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.
- Yes.
- No.
Operate under Part 107 rules.
- Yes.
- 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.
- Yes.
- Yes.
- No.
Are you Citizen of the United States
or Resident alien?- Yes.
Are you flying for business, a commercial
enterprise, or non-profit work?- Yes.
Does your operation involve package
delivery, dispensing chemicals, or
agricultural products?- Yes.
Learn about FAAs guidelines for
Package Delivery or Dispensing
Chemicals and Agricultural Spraying.
Email us at UAShelp@faa.gov
for assistance. - 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.
- Yes.
- Yes.
- No.
Are you flying for recreation
(for enjoyment) or educational and
research purposes?- 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.
Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers
and Community-Based Organizations.
Find additional information about
Drones for Education & Research.
- Yes.
- 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).
- Yes.
- Yes.
- Yes.
- 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). - 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).
- Yes.
- Yes.
- No.
Are you flying for recreation
(for enjoyment) or educational and
research purposes?- 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.
Fly under the rules for Recreational Flyers
and Community-Based Organizations.
Find additional information about Drones
for Education & Research.
- Yes.
- No.
Please contact us via email at UAShelp@faa.gov
or call (844) FLY-MyUA (844-359-6982).
- Yes.
- Yes.
- Yes.