If you want to fly your drone Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for commercial use, such as selling photos or videos from flight, you must follow the FAA’s set of operational rules known as “Part 107”. Part 107 Commercial Aircraft operators are required to register the aircraft with the FAA. We may assist you with your registration and compliance.

Remote Pilot Rules:

• Must fly under 400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if flying at an altitude higher than 400 feet AGL, stay within 400 feet of a structure
• Must keep the UAS in sight (i.e. visual line of sight), either by the remote pilot in command or a visual observer*
• Must fly during daylight hours* or civil twilight hours (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting
• 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 unless you are in a sparsely populated area*

Remote Pilot requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must hold a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of someone holding a remote pilot airman certificate
• Must pass the applicable Transportation Security Administration (TSA) vetting

UAS requirements:

• Must weigh less than 55 lbs.*
• Must undergo pre-flight check by remote pilot in command (a.k.a. you or the person supervising the operation)

Location requirements:

• Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required Air Traffic Controller (ATC) permission
• Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission