Over 55 lbs.

Regulations Checklist

□  Complete the regulations consulting form

Completing this form will initiate the Part 137 and 44807 exemption process.

Current approval is approximately two months; therefore, we attempt to submit FAA petition exemptions within a few days of your FAA Regulations package purchase, and we have all information from you to proceed with the petition. Please be certain we have the correct legal name of the individual or entity for the petition exemption submission and registration documents. 

□  FAA Part 107: Remote Pilot Certification

To fly a drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

Are you a first time pilot or an existing Part 61 Certificate holder?

Do you need to keep your Remote Pilot Certificate current?

For details: https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot

Note: Part 107 Certification is not required to begin the FAA Regulatory Exemption process. However, a Pilot Certification Number will be required to complete your application for Part 137 certification, so it is important that you obtain the Part 107 certification as soon as possible.

If you need to obtain a Part 107 for the first time:

1. Study for the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) exam (1-3 weeks).
2. Obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile at: IACRA - Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)
3. Schedule an examination appointment at an FAA approved Knowledge Testing Center. Follow the steps at: Login - Talogy (psiexams.com)

Choose the exam: Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)

Fee: $175

4. Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam – results are given immediately following the exam.
5. After approximately 48 hours, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will provide instructions for printing a copy of your temporary remote pilot certificate to carry with you until you receive a permanent Part 107 certificate. You will receive the permanent Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate in the mail in approximately two months. Access full directions at: https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx

□  Register your drone with the FAA

You must register your drone with the FAA to receive Part 137 certification and obtain insurance. You can register your drone as an individual or LLC. Please note: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST HAVE THE SAME NAME, meaning the name of the applicant (an individual or company) must be identical to the name of the purchaser shown on the applicant’s evidence of ownership.

Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. You will need a credit/debit card and the make and model of your drone handy to register. Learn more about registering your drone.

Registering a Drone under Section 44807 over 55 lbs.

(Agras T20P, T25, T40 and T50 fall into this category)

There are two options to register a drone.

Paper application by USPS mail:

1. Download the Aircraft Registration Application (faa.gov)
   1. You must download the application from the FAA site for it to be valid. It cannot be a computer-generated or photocopied form. It can be filled out on the computer or completed by hand but must be printed, then signed with a pen. There can be no white-outs, strike throughs, or corrections on this form after it is printed.
2. Complete the form as directed. Block 1 asks for the U.S. Registration Number. If you have not reserved an N number, enter “Next Available” in this space.

If you wish to reserve an N number: https://aircraft.faa.gov/e.gov/NN/

Requesting reservation from the site does not guarantee reservation. Requests are processed in order of receipt, and it is possible that other requests for the same N-Number are already in process. The cost to reserve an N-Number online is $10.00 (payable by credit card).

On-line registration:

The FAA Registry is now offering limited online aircraft registration services for aircraft owners who classify as individuals, corporations, and LLCs. Aircraft registration services for other company types, partnerships, non-citizen trusts and more will be made available online in future releases. Online services will continue to be expanded and enhanced.

1. To register a drone through the Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES) portal: Home - CARES - Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (faa.gov)
   1. Visual Instructions: CARES Sign Up for Individual Account Instructions.pdf (faa.gov)
2. Required Documents

Aircraft Registration Unmanned Aircraft (UA) provides useful information regarding the types of documents required for registration.

Filing as an individual

The following documents, at a minimum, must accompany Form 8050-1 when filing a registration as an individual without an N number:

1. Bill of Sale (BOS) or invoice for the drone
2. Affidavit of Ownership for Unmanned Aircraft (UA) must be notarized 

Filing as an LLC

When submitting documents to register in the name of an L.L.C., one of the following must also be submitted along with the 8050-1 application form, the aircraft Bill of Sale, and the sUAS Affidavit:

(a) A copy of the document evidencing the organization of the L.L.C. (e.g., Certificate of Formation, Articles of Organization, or Operating Agreement).The submitted document must include the name of each of the members and clearly state whether management of the L.L.C. is vested in its members, in a manager, in its officers. The citizenship of each member, manager or officer is also required and may be provided, in either a cover letter or separate statement; 

OR

(b) A written representation that states how the L.L.C. qualifies as a citizen of the United States that is signed by and shows the title of a person with this knowledge. A satisfactory statement must include specific information and representations which may be found on the FAA Liability Companies pdf. 

Note: Even if you own an LLC, you can register your drone as an individual. This is recommended for simplicity. However, ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST MATCH. For example: If your aircraft BOS or invoice is listed in the LLC company name, then the 8050-1 application and all other documents must also be in the company name. You cannot have one document listed in the company name, and another listed as an individual, or the FAA will kick them back.

□  Schedule and complete an FAA Third Class Medical Appointment

Operating a drone over 55 lbs. requires the operator to pass an FAA Third Class medical. An FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) must conduct this physical.

Create an FAA MedXPress account at: https://medxpress.faa.gov/MedXpress/Login.aspx

Find an examiner near you and schedule an exam: FAA-Designee Management System

□  Obtain a state pesticide license

Federal law requires any person who applies or supervises the use of restricted use pesticides (RUPs) to be certified in accordance with EPA regulations and state, territorial and tribal laws. Pesticide applicators must know how to apply RUPs properly and effectively. 

To this end, state, territorial, and tribal authorities certify applicators, and every state has different requirements for certification exams and licensing. You must be certified in each state, territory, and area of Indian country where you make RUP applications. Some states offer reciprocity with surrounding states. 

Let us know the state(s) you will need to be certified in and we will provide guidance. 

□  Applicator and drone insurance

Commercial applicators will need a comprehensive chemical and general liability insurance policy. The average policy costs vary between $3,000 – 6,000 per year. The policy should include drift and general liability.