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Drone & Rocketry
FAA Part 107 UAS regulations and NAR/Tripoli model rocketry standards.
Drone / UAS — FAA Regulations
| Specification | Value / Notes |
|---|---|
| Part 107 remote pilot certificate — minimum age | 16 years |
| Part 107 exam passing score | 70% |
| Part 107 certificate validity | 24 months — recurrent knowledge test required |
| Maximum altitude (Part 107) | 400 feet AGL (above ground level) |
| Maximum airspeed (Part 107) | 100 mph (87 knots) |
| Maximum takeoff weight (Part 107) | 55 lbs (24.9 kg) |
| Visual line of sight requirement | Must maintain unaided visual contact with drone |
| Daylight operations | Civil twilight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset |
| Remote ID requirement | Required for all UAS over 0.55 lbs (250g) as of September 2023 |
| FAA registration threshold | 0.55 lbs (250g) or heavier — registration required |
| FAA registration fee | $5 — valid for 3 years |
| LAANC authorization | Automated airspace access in controlled airspace |
| FPV legal operation | Requires visual observer if goggles worn by pilot |
| 5.8 GHz FPV video — power limit | 25 mW (Part 15) without HAM license |
Model Rocketry — NAR / Tripoli Standards
| Specification | Value / Notes |
|---|---|
| Low Power Rocketry (LPR) | A through G motors — no certification required |
| Mid Power Rocketry (MPR) | F and G motors — NAR/Tripoli membership recommended |
| High Power Rocketry Level 1 | H and I motors — certification flight required, age 18+ |
| High Power Rocketry Level 2 | J, K, and L motors — written exam + certification flight required |
| High Power Rocketry Level 3 | M motors and above — peer review + certification flight required |
| FAA notification required above | 3,500 feet AGL — Form 7711-2 required |
| Motor total impulse — H class | 160.01 – 320 N·s (HPR starts here) |
| Motor total impulse — M class | 5,120 – 10,240 N·s |
| Propellant limit without ATF license | 62.5 grams per motor (for APCP) |
| Recovery system requirement | Dual deploy recommended for HPR |
| Minimum safe spectator distance — Level 1 | 100 feet from launch pad |
| Minimum safe spectator distance — Level 3 | 1,500 feet from launch pad |
| Igniter resistance (typical) | 1 – 2 ohms — verify continuity before launch |
| Common altimeter deployment voltage | 9V – 12V for ejection charges |