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When a Part 107 drone carries a package, what must the total weight be under?

55 pounds, including the package.

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  1. 55 pounds, including the package ✔
  2. 55 pounds, not counting the package
  3. 0.55 pounds, including the package

Why: A small unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds at takeoff, counting everything on board or attached. Cargo counts toward that limit.

Huh, didn't know that: 0.55 pounds is a different number: the Category 1 limit for flying over people.

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Why did the drone go on a diet? It had too many pounds of baggage.
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Answer: 55 pounds, including the package. A small unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds at takeoff, counting everything on board or attached. Cargo counts toward that limit.

  1. AC 107-2A, 5.15.1 Limitations www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_107-2A.pdf
    The maximum total weight of the small unmanned aircraft (including any property being transported) is limited to under 55 pounds.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. 14 CFR 107.3 Definitions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/section-107.3
    weighing less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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