Additional Certification for Complex Drone Operations
Verified from official sourcesFAA guidance - Advanced operations (BVLOS and certification)Version 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
If your flight is complex (such as package delivery, urban air mobility, or emergency operations), you cannot fly under standard Part 107 or recreational rules without extra FAA approval.
Requirement as structured
FAA guidance advises that operations beyond the standard Part 107 rules may need additional certification or approval.
Original regulatory text
Many drone operations can be conducted under the Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107), or as a recreational flight within the guidelines of a modeler community-based organization. However, more complex operations may need additional certification or approval.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- regulatory category
- Specific