FAA Part 107 Requirements
All commercial drone operations in the United States fall under FAA Part 107 regulations. This means every drone cleaning operator must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate, which requires passing an aeronautical knowledge test and a TSA background check.
Part 107 also sets operational limits: drones must fly below 400 feet AGL, within visual line of sight, during daylight hours (or civil twilight with anti-collision lighting), and away from restricted airspace without authorization.
What Property Managers Should Verify
Before hiring any drone cleaning service, property managers should verify: current FAA Part 107 certification for all pilots, adequate liability insurance (minimum $1M recommended), and compliance with local noise and privacy ordinances.
For government facilities, additional requirements may apply including NDAA compliance for drone hardware and enhanced background checks for operators.
Airspace Considerations
Buildings near airports, heliports, or in controlled airspace require additional FAA authorization (LAANC or Part 107 waiver) before drone operations can begin. A reputable drone cleaning company will handle all airspace authorizations as part of their service.
WashLabs obtains all necessary airspace authorizations before every job and maintains current LAANC authorization for operations throughout the Philadelphia tri-state area.