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NDAA Compliance Checklist
Is your drone legal for government use? Structured checklist covering §848, ASDA, FCC Covered List, and Blue UAS status.
⏱ Reference doc · No submission required
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Part 107 Night Waiver
Waiver of 14 CFR §107.29 for nighttime drone operations. Covers anti-collision lighting requirements and risk mitigation.
⏱ Submit via FAA Aviation Safety Hub
Free
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Remote ID Compliance Statement
Formal compliance declaration for Remote ID requirements. Documents your platform compliance status for procurement and audit purposes.
⏱ Internal document · Audit ready
Free
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Drone Program Policy
Basic internal drone program policy covering authorized operators, permitted uses, data handling, and incident reporting. Good starting point for any agency.
⏱ Internal policy · Customize and adopt
💼 Commercial — Part 107 operators & drone service providers
Most Common
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Client Services Agreement
Professional drone services contract covering scope, deliverables, IP ownership, liability, insurance requirements, and cancellation terms. Suitable for inspection, mapping, and photo/video engagements.
⏱ Send to client before each project
Pre-Flight
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Site Safety & Risk Assessment
Structured pre-flight risk assessment for commercial job sites. Covers airspace class, hazard identification, personnel briefing, weather minimums, and emergency procedures.
⏱ Complete before each commercial flight
Client-Facing
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Data Delivery Agreement
Defines deliverable formats, resolution specs, delivery timeline, storage/retention terms, and data rights for aerial imagery and mapping products. Protects both parties.
⏱ Attach to services agreement
Risk Mgmt
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Commercial Ops Insurance Requirements
Standard insurance coverage requirements template for commercial UAS operations. Covers hull, liability, payload, and premises coverage tiers with typical minimums by operation type.
⏱ Include in client RFP responses
FAA
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Part 107 BVLOS Waiver
Commercial operator waiver of 14 CFR §107.31 for beyond visual line of sight operations. For survey, inspection, mapping, and delivery operators.
⏱ Submit via FAA Aviation Safety Hub
Client-Facing
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Property Access Permission Letter
Professional letter requesting landowner permission for drone operations over private property. Includes state-specific legal flags (NC surveillance ban, TX critical infrastructure, FL privacy statutes). Ready to send to client.
⏱ Send to property owner before flight
FAA
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Subpart D — Operations Over People
Category 1/2/3/4 declaration and operational documentation for 14 CFR Part 107 Subpart D (over-people) operations. Covers category eligibility, remote ID compliance, and operating limitations.
⏱ Required for any flight over people
B2B
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Contractor UAS Compliance Agreement
Agreement for agencies hiring drone contractors. Covers NDAA compliance, pilot certification, insurance, data handling, and liability allocation.
⏱ Attach to contractor RFP/SOW
Legal
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Data Collection & Privacy Policy
Comprehensive drone data policy covering CJIS compliance, data sovereignty, retention schedules, third-party sharing restrictions, and breach response.
⏱ Legal compliance doc · Attorney review recommended
Safety
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Incident Response Plan
Post-incident procedures for drone accidents, security incidents, data breaches, and unauthorized operations. Covers FAA reporting, public comms, and review process.
⏱ Required for mature drone programs
🚨 DFR — Public safety & first responder
Most Common
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Part 91 BVLOS COW — Shielded 200'
Certificate of Waiver for jurisdiction-wide DFR ops at or below 200ft AGL. No DAA hardware required. Fastest approval path.
⏱ Approval: 1-14 days · Valid 4 years
Advanced
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Part 91 BVLOS COW — Non-Shielded 400'
Certificate of Waiver for operations up to 400ft AGL. Requires electronic detect-and-avoid (DAA) — radar or acoustic sensors.
⏱ Approval: 2-4 weeks · Valid 4 years
Required
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CONOPS Document
Concept of Operations — required for all COW applications. Describes mission profiles, airspace, equipment, and procedures.
⏱ Required for both COW types
Required
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PSO Certification Letter
Public Safety Organization letter certifying agency status per PL 118-63 Section 926(e). Required for Part 91 pathway.
⏱ One-time · Sign and submit with COW
$50K–$750K
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COPS Technology Grant Narrative
DOJ COPS Technology program narrative for DFR drone procurement. Covers platform justification, NDAA compliance, and community impact.
⏱ Annual window: Q1-Q2 · Awards $50K-$750K+
$100K–$500K
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HSGP/SHSP Grant Narrative
Homeland Security Grant Program narrative for DFR systems. State-administered via FEMA. Stack with COPS for larger programs.
⏱ State-administered · Annual cycle
Political
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City Council Approval Memo
Formal memo requesting council authorization for a DFR program. Includes cost-benefit, safety case, privacy safeguards, and budget request.
⏱ Required before program launch in most jurisdictions
Disaster
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Emergency Operation Request (SGI)
FAA Special Governmental Interest expedited waiver for disaster response. Submit to SOSC for authorization within hours during active incidents.
⏱ Submit to 9-ator-hq-sosc@faa.gov · 1hr response
Community
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DFR Transparency Policy
Public-facing drone transparency policy covering flight disclosure, data retention, oversight board, and community complaint process.
⏱ Publish on agency website · Council adoption
Inter-Agency
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Mutual Aid Agreement
Inter-agency DFR mutual aid agreement covering shared drone resources, liability, command authority, and reimbursement between jurisdictions.
⏱ Sign with neighboring agencies · EMAC compatible
⭐ Agency — Government buyers, integrators, program managers
Agency
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DFR Program SOP Template
Standard Operating Procedures for a DFR program. Covers dispatch triggers, pilot qualifications, flight rules, incident reporting, and data management.
⏱ Required for FAA audit readiness
Agency
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NDAA Procurement Justification Memo
Formal memo for contracting officers justifying NDAA-compliant drone procurement. Covers §848 compliance, Blue UAS status, and exception documentation.
⏱ Required for federal procurement packages
Agency
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Blue UAS Platform Comparison Report
Structured vendor evaluation comparing Blue UAS cleared platforms on mission fit, cost, support, and compliance. Ready for source selection documentation.
⏱ Source selection support document
Agency
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Part 107 BVLOS Waiver
Commercial operator waiver of 14 CFR §107.31 for beyond visual line of sight operations. For survey, inspection, mapping, and delivery operators.
⏱ Submit via FAA Aviation Safety Hub
Agency
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Data Collection & Privacy Policy
Comprehensive drone data policy covering CJIS compliance, data sovereignty, retention schedules, third-party sharing restrictions, and breach response.
⏱ Legal compliance doc · Attorney review recommended
Agency
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Contractor UAS Compliance Agreement
Agreement for agencies hiring drone contractors. Covers NDAA compliance, pilot certification, insurance, data handling, and liability allocation.
⏱ Attach to contractor RFP/SOW
Agency
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Incident Response Plan
Post-incident procedures for drone accidents, security incidents, data breaches, and unauthorized operations. Covers FAA reporting, public comms, and review process.
⏱ Required for mature drone programs