Preflight Verification for Operations Over Human Beings
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.49Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you plan to fly over people, you must verify before flight that your drone meets the specific safety and category requirements (Category 1, 2, 3, or 4) under FAA rules.
Requirement as structured
Prior to flight, if the operation will be conducted over human beings under subpart D of this part, the remote pilot in command must ensure that the aircraft meets the requirements of § 107.110, § 107.120(a), § 107.130(a), or § 107.140, as applicable.
Original regulatory text
If the operation will be conducted over human beings under subpart D of this part, ensure that the aircraft meets the requirements of § 107.110, § 107.120(a), § 107.130(a), or § 107.140, as applicable.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- authority
- FAA
- operation
- over_people
- regulatory category
- General