This post originally appeared on ModalAI.com Written By Daniel Sanfelice Drones have been a part of my life for nearly a decade now. I spent the former half of my career as a UAS operator and instructor in the U.S. Navy, and the latter in the commercial drone space. Transitioning from flying sUAS on deployments from Navy ships to flying…
This is an introduction to Part 107 regulations — the laws that govern commercial drone operations in the United States. The information here is derived from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resources; however, this is by no means a comprehensive resource or legal advice. For the most reliable information, please visit https://www.faa.gov/uas. 1) What is Part 107? 14 Code of Federal Regulation…
Following these rules will keep you and your drone safe and will help keep the airspace available to everyone. Register your drone, mark (PDF) it on the outside with the registration number and carry proof of registration with you. Fly only for recreational purposes. Fly your drone at or below 400 feet above the ground when in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace. Obtain authorization before…
All drones must be registered, except those that weigh .55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown exclusively under the Exception for Recreational Flyers. Drones registered under part 107 may be flown for recreational purposes as well as under part 107. Drones registered under the Exception for Recreational Flyers cannot be flown for Part 107 operations.
UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) The FAA UAS Data Exchange is an innovative, collaborative approach between government and private industry facilitating the sharing of airspace data between the two parties.Under the FAA UAS Data Exchange umbrella, the agency will support multiple partnerships, the first of which is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). What is LAANC? LAANC is the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, a collaboration between FAA and Industry.…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drone,” operations cover a broad spectrum of commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. Highlights of the rule, 14 CFR Part 107, follow. Operating Requirements Just as there are rules of the road when driving a car, there are rules of the sky when operating…