Eligibility for Community-Based Organization (CBO) Recognition

Verified from official sources
AC 91-57C ¶ 3.2.2Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you belong to an educational institution or JROTC program, your organization is eligible to apply to the FAA to become a recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO).

Requirement as structured

Any organization, including institutions of higher education, elementary and secondary educational institutions, and JROTC programs, may request recognition as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) if they meet all recognition requirements.

Original regulatory text

Any organization, including institutions of higher education, elementary and secondary educational institutions, and JROTC programs, may request recognition as a CBO. However, they must meet all of the requirements for CBO recognition, including demonstrating recreational purpose.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Limited recreational operation of unmanned aircraft
operation regime
recreational
regulatory category
General