Category 3 Aircraft Eligibility and Compliance Requirements

In plain language

Before flying under Category 3, you must ensure your drone is eligible for Category 3 operations, is listed on an active FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance (DoC), and has the required Category 3 eligibility label.

Requirement as structured

To conduct Category 3 operations, the remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that is eligible under § 107.130(a), listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance under § 107.160, and labeled in accordance with § 107.130(b)(1).

Original regulatory text

To conduct Category 3 operations, a remote pilot in command— (a) Must use a small unmanned aircraft that— (1) Is eligible for Category 3 operations pursuant to § 107.130(a); (2) Is listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.160; and (3) Is labeled as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.130(b)(1);

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Category 3 operations

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General