Regulations

No items may be dropped from the sUA in a manner that creates undue hazard to persons or property.

An unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

A conviction for the violation of any federal or state statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for suspension or revocation of a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS Rating.

Although not required by Part 107, the FAA encourages applicants to submit their application at least 90 days prior to the start of the proposed operation. The FAA will strive to complete review and adjudication of waivers within 90 days; however, the time required for the FAA to make a determination regarding waiver requests will vary based on the complexity of the request.

Remote Pilot Certificate holders with an sUAS Rating must meet the recurrent training requirements every 24 months. This retraining can be satisfied by completing the online FAA course or taking the FAA Knowledge Exam.

To operate under Part 107 within the United States, a civil sUAS must have an effective U.S. Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued to its owner, the second copy of the Aircraft Registration Application as described by 14 CFR 47.31(c), a Certificate of Aircraft Registration as provided by Part 48, or a registration certification issued under the laws of a foreign country.

The remote PIC must complete a preflight familiarization, inspection, and other actions, such as crewmember briefings, prior to beginning flight operations.

When sUAS operations are conducted during civil twilight, the sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights that are capable of being visible for at least 3 statute miles.

The remote PIC may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if it would be in the interest of safety to do so.