Section 44807 Exemption for Drones Over 55 Pounds

In plain language

If your drone weighs more than 55 pounds, you cannot operate it under standard Part 107 rules; you must obtain a Section 44807 exemption.

Requirement as structured

Unmanned aircraft that cannot be operated under 14 CFR Part 107, including aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more, may be authorised to operate in the national airspace system under 49 U.S.C. § 44807, under which the FAA determines on a risk-based basis whether such operations may be conducted safely and whether a certificate or exemption is required.

Original regulatory text

49 U.S.C. § 44807(a) In General (a) In General . Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter or chapter 447, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall use a risk-based approach to determine how unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system notwithstanding completion of the comprehensive plan and rulemaking required by section 44802 or the guidance required by section 44806.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

Specific