FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are you part of the FAA?+
No. Drone Compliance Co. is an independent private company. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA or any government agency.
Can I register or file with the FAA myself?+
Yes. You can register aircraft or petition/file with the FAA directly without our service. Our service is for operators who want the preparation and coordination handled for them.
Do I have to write any of the documents?+
No. You answer an intake questionnaire and provide requested information. We draft the documents and send them to you for review.
Do you guarantee approval?+
No. The FAA makes all decisions. We cannot guarantee approval, conditions, or processing times.
How long does the process take?+
Our preparation time depends on how quickly intake is completed. FAA review times vary and are outside our control.
What does it cost?+
One-time service fees: Agricultural Drone Compliance Bundle: $850.00; FAA Drone Registration Assistance: $149.00; Section 44807 Exemption Preparation and Filing Assistance: $449.00; Part 137 Certificate Assistance: $449.00. The complete package is our primary offer, not a temporary promotion. Individual services remain available. FAA fees are paid directly by you to the FAA separately; applicable taxes are separate.
Who is this service for?+
Commercial drone operators, especially agricultural operators using aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more.
Do you register drones below 55 pounds?+
No. Our registration assistance is exclusively for drones weighing 55 pounds or more, including payload. For lighter drones, consult the FAA's registration guidance and register directly through the applicable process.
Is a drone weighing exactly 55 pounds eligible?+
Yes. Our service includes drones weighing exactly 55 pounds and heavier. These aircraft use Part 47 / N-number registration, not Part 48 FAADroneZone.
Does registration authorize agricultural operations?+
No. Registration is separate from any required Section 44807 exemption, Part 137 certificate or other operating authority.
Is the FAA fee included?+
Our registration assistance covers only drones weighing 55 pounds or more, using Part 47 / N-number registration. FAA fees are not included in our service fees; customers pay any applicable government fees directly to the FAA separately.
Should I start by sending documents to a local FSDO?+
The FAA's streamlined UAS Part 137 process uses UAS137Certificates@faa.gov after the exemption is issued; applicants are no longer required to submit documents to their local FSDO.
Can the knowledge and skill tests be self-administered?+
For UAS, §137.19(e) tests may be self-administered. Satisfactory completion must be documented and shown to the FAA on request; applicable PIC requirements still apply.
Does this include a state pesticide license?+
No. State pesticide or aerial applicator licensing is separate and remains your responsibility.
Can I apply while the exemption is pending?+
We can organize information, but the FAA UAS certificate application process requires the issued exemption number and matching exemption-holder name.
What does the bundle include?+
Registration, Section 44807 exemption and Part 137 certificate assistance. FAA decisions are independent; the bundle guarantees neither approval nor issuance. State licensing is separate.
Drone Compliance Co. is an independent private service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or any government agency. You may register aircraft or petition/file with the FAA directly without using our service. We do not guarantee approval, issuance, conditions, or any processing timeline. Our fees cover preparation and assistance only; FAA and other government fees, if any, are separate and paid by you directly to the relevant agency.