What Kind of Drone Flyer Are You?

Are you a Government agency (Federal, State, Tribal, and Territorial law), law enforcement, or a public safety entity? If you are unsure, click here to see if you qualify.

Yes.
Are you planning to fly on behalf of a government agency AND does the mission meet the definition of a governmental function?

No.
Are you Citizen of the United States or Resident alien?

Yes.
Does your agency currently own (or plan to own) and operate a drone OR have an exclusive lease on it for more than 90 days?

Yes.
Are you flying for business, a commercial enterprise, or non-profit work?

No.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?

No.
Are you flying for business, a commercial enterprise, or non-profit work?

Yes.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?

Yes.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844-359-6982).

Yes.
Does your operation involve package delivery, dispensing chemicals, or agricultural products?
Yes.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?

No.
Operate under Part 107 rules.

No.
Are you flying for recreation (for enjoyment) or educational and research purposes?
No.
Are you flying for recreation (for enjoyment) or educational and research purposes?

Yes.
Operate as a Public Aircraft Operation (PAO) with a Certificate of Authorization (COA).

Yes.
Learn about FAAs guidelines for Package Delivery or Dispensing Chemicals and Agricultural Spraying.

Email us at UAShelp@faa.gov
Yes.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
Yes.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
Yes.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY MyUA (844 359 6982).

No.
You have 2 options:
Operate as a Public Aircraft Operation (PAO) with a Certificate of Authorization (COA)
OR
Operate under Part 107 rules.

No.
Are you at least 16 years old?
No.
Are you flying to test or research a new technology or design?
No.
Are you at least 16 years old?
No.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY MyUA (844 359 6982).
Yes.
Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
Yes.
Operate under Part 107 rules.

If your drone weighs more than 55 pounds, please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY MyUA (844 359 6982).
Yes.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844 359 6982).
Yes.
Learn more about Special Airworthiness Certification.
For more information, please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov
Yes.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844 359 6982).
Yes.
Learn more about International UAS Operations in the United States for Commercial Purposes.
Yes.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844 359 6982).
No.
You must fly under the direct supervision of a Part 107 certificate holder. Learn more about Part 107 rules.
No.
Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers and Community Based Organizations.

Find additional information about Drones for Education & Research.
No.
Still can can't find what you are looking for? Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY MyUA (844 359 6982).
No.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov or call (844) FLY MyUA (844 359 6982).
No.
Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers and Community Based Organizations.

Find additional information about Drones for Education & Research.