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What three methods can an FAA-accepted means of compliance use to show a drone meets Category 2 or 3 rules?
Test, analysis or inspection.
- Photos, videos or receipts
- Test, analysis or inspection ✔
- Pilot logbook hours
Why: A means of compliance (MOC) is how a maker proves a drone meets the injury and safety limits. It must consist of test, analysis or inspection, and the FAA must accept it.
Huh, didn't know that: The declaration of compliance must name the accepted means of compliance the applicant used.
Why did the drone study for its inspection? It wanted to pass with flying colors.
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Answer: Test, analysis or inspection. A means of compliance (MOC) is how a maker proves a drone meets the injury and safety limits. It must consist of test, analysis or inspection, and the FAA must accept it.
- 14 CFR 107.155 Means of compliance www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/section-107.155
the means of compliance must consist of test, analysis, or inspection.
Checked 2026-10-09.
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