User Identification Tool

Are you law enforcement or a government agency (federal entity; a state or U.S. territory government; or a political subdivision of a state government, U.S. territory government, or part of a Tribal Indian Government listed in the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5122))?

Yes.
Are you planning to fly on behalf of your government agency; meaning the mission you plan to fly meets the defintion of a governmental function?
- Yes.
  Does your agency currently own (or plan to own) and operate its own equipment OR have an exclusive lease on it for more than 90 days?
  - Yes.
    Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
    - Yes.
      Operate under Public Aircraft Operation Certificate of Authorization (COA).
    - No.
      You have two options depending your mission. You may operate under Public Aircraft Operation Certificate of Authorization (COA) OR the FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
  - No.
    You are a public aircraft operator and need to operate under FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
- No.
  Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
  - Yes.
    You will need to apply for a 44807 authorization under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018.
  - No.
    Fly under FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).

No.
Are you a student or educator?
- Yes.
  Are you flying for work or school work?
  - Yes.
    Are you at least 16 years old?
    - Yes.
      Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
      - Yes.
        You will need to apply for a 44807 authorization under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018.
      - No.
        Fly under FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
    - No.
      Follow the rules for Recreational Fliers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations.
  - No.
    Are you at least 16 years old?
    - Yes.
      Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
      - Yes.
        You will need to apply for a 44807 authorization under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018.
      - No.
        Fly under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
    - No.
      You must fly under the supervision of Remote Pilot Certifcate holder in accordance with the FAA Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
- No.
  Are you flying for work, business, or a commercial enterprise?
  - Yes.
    Are you at least 16 years old?
    - Yes.
      Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
      - Yes.
        You will need to apply for a 44807 authorization under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018.
      - No.
        Fly under FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
    - No.
      You must fly under the supervision of Remote Pilot Certifcate holder in accordance with the FAA Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107).
  - No.
    Are you flying for fun or recreation?
    - Yes.
      Does your drone weigh more than 55 pounds?
      - Yes.
        You will need to operate the unmanned aircraft under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018 44809(c)(2).
      - No.
        Fly under either FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107) or Section 44809 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2018.
    - No.
      Are you flying to test or research a new technology or design?
      - Yes.
        Operate under FAA Order 8130.34 under a temporary experimental aircraft cerfication.
      - No.
        Please email the FAA at 9-AJV-115-UASOrganization@faa.gov with description of mission for more guidance.