Part 107 rules cheat sheet: every number you need
| Rule | Number | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum groundspeed | 87 knots (100 mph) | §107.51(a) |
| Maximum altitude | 400 ft AGL, or 400 ft above a structure if within 400 ft of it | §107.51(b) |
| Minimum visibility from the control station | 3 statute miles | §107.51(c) |
| Distance from clouds | 500 ft below, 2,000 ft horizontally | §107.51(d) |
| Report serious injury, loss of consciousness, or over $500 damage to other property | Within 10 calendar days | §107.9 |
| Minimum age for the certificate | 16 | §107.61 |
| Knowledge recency | Test or recurrent training within 24 calendar months | §107.65 |
| Retest after failing | Wait 14 calendar days | §107.71 |
| Report a new address | Within 30 days | §107.77 |
| Temporary certificate | Up to 120 calendar days | §107.64 |
| Alcohol | Not within 8 hours of drinking, or at 0.04 or more | §91.17 (via §107.27) |
| Night and civil twilight lighting | Anti-collision lights visible 3 statute miles | §107.29 |
| Aircraft at once | One | §107.35 |
| Controlled airspace (B, C, D, surface E) | ATC authorization first (e.g. LAANC) | §107.41 |
Can't be waived
Carrying hazardous materials (§107.36) isn't on the waivable list in §107.205. Rules that can be waived include visual line of sight, operating limitations (§107.51), flights over people and controlled airspace.
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