Drone Package Delivery Certification (Part 135)

Authority type

Federal Regulatory Pathway

Jurisdiction

United States

Issuing body

Federal Aviation Administration

Citation

14 C.F.R. Part 135; FAA Commercial Package Delivery Guidance

Legal status

Existing Certification Framework Active

Last reviewed

October 18, 2026

Air carrier certification and exemption framework allowing commercial fleet operators to execute commercial drone delivery and property transport operations in national airspace.

Law checked through October 18, 2026.

Sources

• 14 C.F.R. Part 135

Related guides

• FAA Drone Operations, Remote Pilots, and Remote ID