--- title: FAQ FAA UAV regulations (US) description: Learn how to fly Wingtra drones legally in the US under FAA Part 107, including WingtraRAY Cat. 3 operations over people, Remote ID and registration. 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[Drone regulations](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/safety-compliance?hsLang=en#drone-regulations) # FAQ FAA UAV regulations (US) ## Answers to the most common questions about flying Wingtra drones in the United States under FAA rules. 1. [How can I operate a Wingtra drone in the United States?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A1) 2. [What is Part 107?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A2) 3. [Do I have to register and mark my Wingtra drone?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A3) 4. [Do I need a Remote Pilot Certificate?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A4) 5. [What are the operational requirements under Part 107?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A5) 6. [What is Cat. 3 OOP?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A6) 7. [How do I fly my WingtraRAY over people and moving vehicles?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A7) 8. [Do Wingtra drones need Remote ID?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A8) 9. [Is an ADS-B transponder mandatory?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A9) 10. [Are position lights mandatory?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A10) 11. [How do I know where I can fly?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A11) 12. [What are the key rules to remember?](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faa-regulations#A12)   ### **How can I operate a Wingtra drone in the United States?** Once registered with the FAA and marked, Wingtra drones can be operated under Part 107, as long as the remote pilot in command holds a valid Remote Pilot Certificate and follows the Part 107 rules (see below). WingtraRAY with the parachute add-on is FAA-approved for Category 3 Operations Over People (Cat. 3 OOP). It can fly over people and moving vehicles under Part 107 without an OOP waiver, within the Category 3 limits described below. Before flying over people, complete the free [Operations Over People operator course](https://wingtra.thinkific.com/courses/cat3-oop-operator-course). --- ### **What is Part 107?** 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 107 is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule for operating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS, also known as drones) in the United States. Part 107 applies to any uncrewed aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, except those flown only for recreation or as a hobby. To fly a heavier UAS, you need a special exemption from the FAA. --- ### **Do I have to register and mark my Wingtra drone?** Yes. Every drone operated under Part 107 must be registered with the FAA through[FAA DroneZone](http://dronezone.faa.gov/). A registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. 1. Create an account at[dronezone.faa.gov](http://dronezone.faa.gov/) and select **Fly sUAS under Part 107**. 2. Register your drone and enter its Remote ID serial number (see Do Wingtra drones need Remote ID?). 3. [Mark your drone (PDF)](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone/media/UAS_how_to_label_Infographic.pdf) with the registration number so that it is visible on the outside of the drone. The FAA requires no other modification. Don't modify the drone without Wingtra's explicit consent. ---   ### **Do I need a Remote Pilot Certificate?** Yes, for any flight that is not only for recreation or as a hobby. Flying commercially without a certificate can lead to significant fines and, for serious violations, criminal sanctions. To get a Remote Pilot Certificate: 1. Register for an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) in the FAA's IACRA system. 2. Create an account in the FAA's test scheduling system with your FTN and book your Airmen Knowledge Test. 3. Pass the Airmen Knowledge Test (about $175 per attempt). 4. Link your test results to your IACRA application. 5. Submit your application for a Remote Pilot Certificate in IACRA. 6. Pass the TSA background check and receive your certificate. If you already hold a Part 61 pilot certificate, a different process may apply. See the FAA website for details. - Carry your Remote Pilot Certificate on every flight. - Complete the free online recurrent training from the FAA every 24 months to keep it valid. - The FAA recommends carrying your latest training certificate as proof. ---   ### **What are the operational requirements under Part 107?** Before every flight, the remote pilot in command must assess the environment, weather, crew, aircraft, control systems and airspace. If conditions allow a safe flight, you may only fly if you: - Keep the drone within visual line of sight at all times. - Fly below 400 feet above ground level, or within 400 feet of a structure, no higher than 400 feet above its highest point. - Fly during daylight, or at night with anti-collision lights and the required FAA night training. - Fly at or below 100 miles per hour. - Have at least 3 miles of visibility. - Stay 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally away from clouds. - Give way to other aircraft, especially crewed aircraft such as helicopters and planes. - Control only one drone at a time. - Don't fly over people or moving vehicles, unless you meet the FAA requirements for these operations (see What is Cat. 3 OOP?). - Don't fly from a moving vehicle, unless in a sparsely populated area. - Fly in Class G airspace, or get FAA authorization (for example through LAANC) before flying in Class B, C, D or surface-area Class E airspace. This list is not complete. For all requirements, check the[current FAA requirements](https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/). To fly outside these conditions, you can apply for a Part 107 waiver with a risk assessment the FAA accepts. --- ### **What is Cat. 3 OOP?** Category 3 operations over people (Cat. 3 OOP) is a Part 107 category that lets a drone fly over people and moving vehicles without a waiver from the FAA. The drone must be listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance and labeled as eligible for Category 3. WingtraRAY with the parachute add-on is FAA-approved for Cat. 3 OOP. You can check it in the[FAA list of declarations of compliance](https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs?docType=oop) and read the[accepted means of compliance for Category 3](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-31237/accepted-means-of-compliance-for-small-unmanned-aircraft-category-3-operations-over-human-beings). Before flying over people, complete the free [Operations Over People operator course](https://wingtra.thinkific.com/courses/cat3-oop-operator-course). **Important:** Category 3 has limits. Don't fly over open-air assemblies of people. You may only fly over people if the site is closed or restricted-access and everyone on it knows a drone may fly over them, or if you don't hover or fly back and forth over anyone who is not part of the operation, under a covered structure or inside a stationary vehicle. --- ### **How do I fly my WingtraRAY over people and moving vehicles?** WingtraRAY is FAA-approved for Cat. 3 OOP, so you can fly it over populated areas and over active roads and highways under Part 107, within the Category 3 limits. Before you fly: 1. Equip WingtraRAY with the parachute add-on. 2. Complete the free[Operations Over People operator course](https://wingtra.thinkific.com/courses/cat3-oop-operator-course) on Wingtra Academy. 3. Read and understand the[parachute safety guide](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/parachute-safety-guide?hsLang=en). --- ### **Do Wingtra drones need Remote ID?** Yes. Since 16 March 2024, every drone that must be registered with the FAA has to broadcast Remote ID during flight. The drone can have standard Remote ID built in, carry a Remote ID broadcast module, or fly only at an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). - WingtraOne GEN II (firmware 2.7 or later) and WingtraRAY broadcast standard Remote ID. - Wingtra drones broadcast Remote ID over WiFi. The FAA rule only requires broadcast Remote ID, so no LTE or network connection is needed. - When you register in DroneZone, enter the drone's Remote ID serial number. See[Remote ID](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/remote-id?hsLang=en) for how to find it. --- ### **Is an ADS-B transponder mandatory?** No. Wingtra drones need neither an ADS-B receiver nor an ADS-B transmitter under the FAA Remote ID rule (Part 89). - Parts 91 and 107 prohibit ADS-B Out and ATC transponders on drones, unless the FAA authorizes them or you fly under a flight plan in two-way radio contact with air traffic control. - This authorization is mainly relevant for large UAS in controlled airspace. - Part 89 does not allow ADS-B Out as a way to meet Remote ID requirements. --- ### **Are position lights mandatory?** No. Wingtra drones can be operated under Part 107 without position lights, unless you fly at night, which we don't recommend. Don't modify the drone without Wingtra's explicit consent. --- ### **How do I know where I can fly?** Use the FAA[B4UFLY](https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly/) app to see restrictions and requirements where you want to fly. More guidance is in the[Where Can I Fly?](https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/) section of the FAA website. --- ### **What are the key rules to remember?** - Register every drone in FAA DroneZone, mark it and fly under Part 107 with a valid Remote Pilot Certificate. - WingtraRAY with the parachute add-on is FAA-approved for Cat. 3 OOP: complete the [Operations Over People operator course](https://wingtra.thinkific.com/courses/cat3-oop-operator-course) before flying over people. - Category 3 never allows flights over open-air assemblies or sustained flight over people outside a closed or restricted-access site. - Remote ID is mandatory: WingtraOne GEN II and WingtraRAY broadcast standard Remote ID over WiFi. - No ADS-B transponder and no position lights are needed for daytime Part 107 flights. --- ### **Related articles** - [Remote ID](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/remote-id?hsLang=en) - [Parachute safety guide](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/parachute-safety-guide?hsLang=en) - [FAQ EASA UAV regulations](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/faq-easa-regulation?hsLang=en) - [Regulations](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/regulations?hsLang=en)   **Disclaimer, errors and omissions:** Wingtra is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. 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