Current through November 30, 2024
Section 107.125 - Category 3 operations: Operating requirementsTo conduct Category 3 operations, a remote pilot in command-
(a) Must use a small unmanned aircraft that-(1) Is eligible for Category 3 operations pursuant to § 107.130(a) ;(2) Is listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.160 ; and(3) Is labeled as eligible for Category 3 operations in accordance with § 107.130(b)(1) ;(b) Must not operate the small unmanned aircraft over open-air assemblies of human beings; and(c) May only operate the small unmanned aircraft above any human being if operation meets one of the following conditions:(1) The operation is within or over a closed- or restricted-access site and all human beings located within the closed- or restricted-access site must be on notice that a small unmanned aircraft may fly over them; or(2) The small unmanned aircraft does not maintain sustained flight over any human being unless that human being is-(i) Directly participating in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft; or(ii) Located under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle that can provide reasonable protection from a falling small unmanned aircraft.Amdt. No. 107-8, 86 FR 4382 , Jan. 15, 2021, as amended by 86 FR 62473 , Nov. 10, 2021 86 FR 4383 , 3/16/2021; as amended by 86 FR 62473 , 11/10/2021