FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules
[in effect]United States · safety standard · safety standard
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
safety standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Aug 29, 2016
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
FAA Part 107 governs commercial small UAS operations (under 55 lbs), requiring remote pilot certification, daytime-only operations (with waivers for night), maximum altitude of 400 feet AGL, visual line-of-sight, and registration. Waivers available for BVLOS, night operations, and other restricted operations.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules cover?
FAA Part 107 governs commercial small UAS operations (under 55 lbs), requiring remote pilot certification, daytime-only operations (with waivers for night), maximum altitude of 400 feet AGL, visual line-of-sight, and registration. Waivers available for BVLOS, night operations, and other restricted operations.
Where does FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules apply?
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules is recorded as a safety_standard applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules take effect?
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules is recorded as effective August 29, 2016 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules still in effect?
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules apply to?
FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of FAA Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Rules: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107Official Source
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107