Preflight Verification for Operations Over Human Beings

Verified from official sources
14 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