FAA Approval for Large UA CBO Standards
Verified from official sourcesAC 91-57C ¶ 3.3.2.9Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you fly a recreational drone weighing more than 55 pounds, the CBO safety guidelines you are following must have been approved by the FAA.
Requirement as structured
CBO standards and limitations for unmanned aircraft weighing more than 55 pounds must be approved by the FAA.
Original regulatory text
CBO standards and limitations for UA more than 55 pounds must be approved by the FAA.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- recreational
- regulatory category
- General