Applicability to Educational and Research Operations
Verified from official sourcesAC 91-57C ¶ 1.2Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you operate drones for educational or research purposes under Section 350 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, this AC provides guidance for your flights.
Requirement as structured
This Advisory Circular provides guidance to persons operating unmanned aircraft for educational or research purposes.
Original regulatory text
2. Persons operating UA for educational or research purposes pursuant to Section 350 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, as amended by Section 10002 of P.L. 116-283, William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- educational_research
- regulatory category
- General