Home›FAA Regulations›Part 107›§ 107.1
Free FAA Regulations

14 CFR § 107.1

Applicability.

📘
Unofficial reference copy. Text of Title 14 CFR, Chapter I, from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, current as of October 8, 2026. The eCFR is not the official legal edition; this is for study and reference, not legal advice. Fly107Prep is not affiliated with the FAA. Always verify against the official source before relying on a rule.

§ 107.1 Applicability.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems within the United States. This part also applies to the eligibility of civil small unmanned aircraft systems to operate over human beings in the United States.

(b) This part does not apply to the following:

(1) Air carrier operations;

(2) Any aircraft subject to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 44809;

(3) Any operation that the holder of an exemption under section 333 of Public Law 112-95 or 49 U.S.C. 44807 elects to conduct pursuant to the exemption, unless otherwise specified in the exemption; or

(4) Any operation that a person elects to conduct under part 91 of this chapter with a small unmanned aircraft system that has been issued an airworthiness certificate.

[Amdt. 107-8, 86 FR 4381, Jan. 15, 2021]

Studying for the Part 107 test?

Knowing the rules is half the exam. Drill 800+ FAA-style questions, take a real exam simulation and train on chart questions in the Fly107Prep app.

Try the free practice test →

Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (all sections) · Official source: eCFR § 107.1