Every free tool below is calibrated against the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regime in United States. We update calibration the same day FAA publishes a bulletin.

Primary regulation — 14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems — registration threshold 0.55 lb (250g); insurance posture: Not federally mandated; recommended for commercial Part 107 operations; record retention: 3 years (FAA Remote ID records); maximum penalty: Up to $27,500 civil penalty / $250,000 criminal fine; BVLOS path: Part 107 Waiver (§107.200) — proposed Part 108 rulemaking ongoing.

Authority site — https://www.faa.gov/uas/ — official source. Every tool result we surface includes a deep link to the relevant FAA page.

Update cadence — Daily at 06:00 local time we crawl FAA bulletins and the 14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems amendment list. Members receive in-app diffs before the public web is updated.

Audit posture — Every tool log can be exported to PDF/CSV/JSON for 3 years (FAA Remote ID records) retention. Exports include the 14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems version active at the time of capture.

When to Use Each Tool

Free tools are designed for a 30-second pre-flight reality check. Use them every flight; upgrade to the full MmowW Drone dashboard when you need persistent records.

Before takeoff

Run the Airspace Checker, Weather Window, and Drone Weight Check. Three tools, 90 seconds, zero assumptions.

During multi-day projects

Pre-flight Checklist + Flight Log Generator daily; Risk Assessment if you cross a Part 107 Waiver (§107.200) — proposed Part 108 rulemaking ongoing threshold.

After incidents

Incident Report Builder. The form mirrors the FAA reporting template field-for-field.

During audits

Use the United States dashboard's Export → PDF feature, which includes the historical 14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems version each entry was filed under.

How to Get the Most Out of Free Tools

Three habits separate compliant operators from those who only think they are.

Run the same checks every flight

Consistency is what survives an FAA audit. Bookmark this page; treat it as your pre-flight ritual.

Save the receipt

Every tool produces a printable receipt. File it. FAA does not care that you 'did the check' — it cares that you can prove it under 3 years (FAA Remote ID records) retention.

Upgrade when complexity grows

Free tools handle one flight at a time. The full dashboard handles a fleet, multiple pilots, persistent audit-trail, and FAA amendment alerts. $19.99 / month.

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Disclaimer

MmowW Drone is not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Free tools are advisory only and do not constitute legal advice. Always verify with the FAA.

Free Tools — United States

SKY MAP

Flight Checker

Weight Check

Risk Checker

Preflight

Penalty

News Hub

Authority Notes — FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)