FAA Resources

Fly for Work/Business

Below are the basic things an operator must know for flying under the small UAS rule (14 CFR part 107):

Pilot Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center+
• Must be vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA)

  +A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR part 61 and has successfully completed a flight review within the previous 24 months can complete a part 107 online training course at www.faasafety.gov to satisfy this requirement.

For more information, read about Remote Pilot Certification.

Aircraft Requirements:

• Less than 55 lbs.
• Must be registered

Operating Rules:

• Class G airspace*
• Must keep the aircraft in sight (visual line-of-sight)*
• Must fly under 400 feet*
• Must fly during the day*
• Must fly at or below 100 mph*
• Must yield right of way to manned aircraft*
• Must NOT fly over people*
• Must NOT fly from a moving vehicle*

  * All of these rules are subject to waiver

Original content for this page gathered from: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_work_business/