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Before Category 2 or 3 flight over people, what FAA listing must the pilot verify?

Verify the drone is listed on an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance.

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  1. An FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance ✔
  2. A Part 107 waiver for flight over people
  3. A LAANC authorization

Why: Category 2 and 3 eligibility depends on an accepted Declaration of Compliance, called a DOC. The remote pilot must verify both the listing and the proper category label.

Huh, didn't know that: An unapproved modification that affects eligibility can require a new DOC.

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Why did the drone check the declaration? It wanted its compliance clearly stated.
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Answer: An FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance. Category 2 and 3 eligibility depends on an accepted Declaration of Compliance, called a DOC. The remote pilot must verify both the listing and the proper category label.

  1. FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_107-2a.pdf
    The remote pilot is also responsible for verifying the small unmanned aircraft is properly labeled and listed on an FAA-accepted DOC.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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