User Identification Tool

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?
- 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.
    Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
    - Yes.
      Operate as a Public Aircraft
      Operation (PAO) with a
      Certificate of Authorization (COA).
    - 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.
    Operate under Part 107 rules.
- No.
  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.
    Operate under Part 107 rules.

No.
Are you Citizen of the United States
or Resident alien?
- Yes.
  Are you flying for business, a commercial
  enterprise, non-profit work, or for
  educational purposes (flying and
  classroom instruction)?
  - Yes.
    Does your operation involve package delivery or agricultural spraying?
    - Yes.
      Click here to learn more about package delivery.
      
      For agricultural spraying you would have to operate under Part 137.
      
      For more information Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov.
    - No.
      Are you at least 16 years old?
      - 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).
      - No.
        You must fly under the direct supervision of a Part 107 certificate holder. Learn more about Part 107 rules.
  - No.
    Are you flying for recreation (for enjoyment)?
    - 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:
        
        Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers
        and Community-Based Organizations.
        
        OR
        
        Operate under Part 107 rules.
    - No.
      Are you flying to test or research a
      new technology or design?
      - Yes.
        Learn more about Special Airworthiness Certification. For more information Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov.
      - No.
        Still 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.
  Are you flying for business, a commercial
  enterprise, non-profit work, or for
  educational purposes (flying and
  classroom instruction)?
  - 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.
      Are you at least 16 years old?
      - Yes.
        Learn more about International UAS Operations in the United States for Commercial Purposes.
      - No.
        Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov
        or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844-359-6982).
  - No.
    Are you flying for recreation (for enjoyment)?
    - 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:
        
        Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers
        and Community-Based Organizations.
        
        OR
        
        Operate under Part 107 rules.
    - No.
      Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov
      or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844-359-6982).