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Under Part 107, may a small drone carry hazardous material?

No, it is prohibited.

  1. No, it is prohibited ✔
  2. Yes, if total weight is under 55 pounds
  3. Yes, with a visual observer

Why: Section 107.36 says a small unmanned aircraft may not carry hazardous material. Hazardous material is defined in Department of Transportation rules at 49 CFR 171.8.

Huh, didn't know that: Section 107.36 is not on the list of Part 107 rules the FAA can waive.

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Sources

  1. 14 CFR 107.36 Carriage of hazardous material (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.36

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