Definition of Declaration of Compliance (DOC)

In plain language

A Declaration of Compliance (DOC) is the official record submitted to the FAA to certify that your drone meets the safety and design standards required to fly over people under Category 2 or Category 3 rules.

Requirement as structured

Defines a Declaration of Compliance (DOC) as a record submitted to the FAA certifying that a small unmanned aircraft conforms to Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart D.

Original regulatory text

A record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under part 107 subpart D, as described in Chapter 8, Small Unmanned Aircraft Over People.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General