PART 107 DRONE OPERATIONS COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

OPERATOR INFORMATION

Remote Pilot Name: [________________________________]

Remote Pilot Certificate Number: [________________________________]

Certificate Expiration Date: [__/__/____]

Organization/Company: [________________________________]

Contact Phone: [________________________________]

Contact Email: [________________________________]

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

Manufacturer: [________________________________]

Model: [________________________________]

Serial Number: [________________________________]

FAA Registration Number: [________________________________]

Registration Expiration Date: [__/__/____]

Aircraft Weight (with payload): [________] lbs/grams

Remote ID Compliance:
☐ Standard Remote ID built-in
☐ Remote ID broadcast module installed
☐ Operating within FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)

PART I: REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Initial Certification

☐ Applicant is at least 16 years of age
☐ Able to read, speak, write, and understand English
☐ In physical and mental condition to safely operate small UAS
☐ Passed FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test (UAG)
☐ Submitted FAA Form 8710-13 for Remote Pilot Certificate
☐ TSA background check completed and cleared
☐ Received Remote Pilot Certificate with small UAS rating

B. Recurrent Training (Every 24 Calendar Months)

☐ Last recurrent training completed: [__/__/____]
☐ Next recurrent training due: [__/__/____]
☐ Training completed via FAA Safety (faasafety.gov)
☐ Certificate endorsement updated

PART II: AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND REMOTE ID

A. Registration Requirements

☐ Aircraft registered with FAA (faadronezone.faa.gov)
☐ Registration number marked on aircraft (legible and durable)
☐ Registration valid through: [__/__/____]
☐ Registration fee paid ($5 per aircraft)

B. Remote ID Requirements (Effective September 16, 2023)

Remote ID Method:

☐ Standard Remote ID - Aircraft broadcasts:
- UAS serial number or session ID
- Latitude/longitude/altitude of aircraft
- Latitude/longitude/altitude of control station
- Time mark
- Emergency status (if equipped)

☐ Remote ID Broadcast Module - Add-on module attached to aircraft
- Module serial number: [________________________________]
- Broadcasts required information

☐ FRIA Operations - No Remote ID required within FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- FRIA Name: [________________________________]
- FRIA Operator: [________________________________]

C. Remote ID Verification Checklist

☐ Remote ID functioning properly before each flight
☐ Broadcast verified using FAA Remote ID app or equivalent
☐ Serial number matches registration

PART III: OPERATING LIMITATIONS (14 CFR 107 Subpart B)

A. General Operating Rules

☐ Aircraft weighs less than 55 lbs. at takeoff (including payload)
☐ Operations conducted in visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of remote pilot or visual observer
☐ No operations from moving aircraft
☐ No operations from moving vehicle unless over sparsely populated area

B. Airspace Requirements

Class of Airspace for Planned Operation: [________________]

LAANC Authorization Number (if applicable): [________________________________]

Authorization Valid: [__/__/____] from [____] to [____] local time

C. Altitude Restrictions

☐ Operations at or below 400 feet AGL
☐ OR within 400 feet of a structure (and within that 400-foot radius)

Maximum Authorized Altitude: [________] feet AGL

D. Speed Restrictions

☐ Groundspeed does not exceed 100 mph (87 knots)

E. Time of Day Restrictions

Daylight Operations:
☐ 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset

Twilight/Night Operations:
☐ Anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles
☐ Light flash rate sufficient to avoid collision

Sunrise Time: [____] Sunset Time: [____] Local Date: [__/__/____]

F. Weather Minimums

☐ Visibility at least 3 statute miles from control station
☐ Cloud clearance: Remain clear of clouds
☐ Minimum visibility for this operation: [____] statute miles

PART IV: OPERATIONS OVER PEOPLE (14 CFR 107 Subpart D)

Category Determination

Select the applicable category:

☐ Category 1 - Aircraft weighs 0.55 lbs. (250 grams) or less including payload
- No additional requirements for operations over people
- No exposed rotating parts that could lacerate skin

☐ Category 2 - Aircraft does not cause injury equivalent to 11 ft-lbs kinetic energy
- Declaration of Compliance (DOC) on file with FAA
- DOC Number: [________________________________]
- No exposed rotating parts
- FAA-accepted means of compliance

☐ Category 3 - Aircraft does not cause injury equivalent to 25 ft-lbs kinetic energy
- DOC Number: [________________________________]
- No sustained flight over open-air assemblies
- People notified flight may occur over them
- Access to area restricted (if applicable)

☐ Category 4 - Aircraft with airworthiness certificate under Part 21
- Airworthiness Certificate Number: [________________________________]
- Operating limitations in approved Flight Manual

☐ Not Operating Over People - This operation will not fly over human beings

PART V: WAIVERS (14 CFR 107.200)

Waiver Status

☐ No waiver required for planned operation

☐ Waiver required and obtained:

Waiver Number: [________________________________]

Waiver Provisions:

☐ 107.25 - Operation from moving vehicle or aircraft
☐ 107.29 - Daylight operation (night operations)
☐ 107.31 - Visual line of sight aircraft operation
☐ 107.33 - Visual observer
☐ 107.35 - Operation of multiple small UAS
☐ 107.37(a) - Yielding right of way
☐ 107.39 - Operation over human beings (superseded by Subpart D)
☐ 107.41 - Operation in certain airspace
☐ 107.51 - Operating limitations

Waiver Expiration Date: [__/__/____]

Special Conditions/Limitations: [________________________________]

PART VI: PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

A. Airspace Verification

☐ Checked B4UFLY app or equivalent
☐ Verified no TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions) in area
☐ Checked NOTAMs for operation area
☐ Confirmed any required authorizations obtained
☐ Verified UAS Facility Maps (if near airport)

B. Site Assessment

☐ Surveyed operation area for hazards
☐ Identified emergency landing areas
☐ Assessed potential interference sources
☐ Identified people/property that may be affected
☐ Established visual observer positions (if using)
☐ Confirmed GPS signal strength adequate

C. Aircraft Inspection

☐ Propellers - undamaged and secure
☐ Motors - spinning freely, no debris
☐ Frame/body - no cracks or damage
☐ Battery - fully charged, no swelling/damage
☐ Battery securely attached
☐ Camera/payload - secure
☐ SD card installed (if applicable)
☐ Remote ID broadcasting confirmed
☐ Firmware current

D. Control Station/Remote Controller

☐ Controller batteries charged
☐ Antennas properly positioned
☐ Control link established
☐ Display/tablet charged and functioning
☐ Control stick calibration verified

E. Flight Planning

☐ Flight plan established
☐ Takeoff and landing locations identified
☐ Flight path clear of obstacles
☐ Return-to-home point set
☐ Altitude limits set in app
☐ Emergency procedures reviewed

PART VII: CREW BRIEFING

A. Crew Assignments

B. Communication Plan

Communication Method: ☐ Verbal ☐ Radio ☐ Hand Signals

Emergency Signals Reviewed: ☐ Yes

Lost Link Procedure: [________________________________]

PART VIII: OPERATIONS LOG

Flight Record

PART IX: INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Required Reporting (14 CFR 107.9)

Report to FAA within 10 calendar days if operation results in:

☐ Serious injury to any person
☐ Loss of consciousness of any person
☐ Property damage of at least $500 (other than to aircraft)

Report Via: FAA DroneZone (faadronezone.faa.gov)

Incident Log

PART X: MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION LOG

Aircraft Maintenance

Battery Log

PART XI: CERTIFICATIONS

Remote Pilot Certification

I certify that I have reviewed the applicable regulations and will conduct operations in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107 and all other applicable requirements.

Remote Pilot Signature: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

Visual Observer Certification (if applicable)

I have been briefed on my duties and understand my responsibilities during UAS operations.

Visual Observer Signature: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

QUICK REFERENCE - KEY PART 107 LIMITS

RESOURCES

• FAA DroneZone: faadronezone.faa.gov
• B4UFLY App: faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly
• LAANC: faa.gov/uas/getting_started/laanc
• Part 107 Regulations: ecfr.gov/title-14/part-107
• FAA Safety (Recurrent Training): faasafety.gov

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Drone regulations are subject to frequent changes. Always verify current requirements with the FAA before conducting operations.