The FAA is requiring operators to have a special operations manual if you want to fly within 500 feet a of people, Including people who are part of the purpose of the flight operation. While it is possible that the FAA 500 foot rule for drones and UAV – and FAA requirement for a special operators manual – will go …
In early March, 2016, the FAA started issuing a new version of the Section 333 Exemption which provides for authorization to fly any approved aircraft/ drone/ UAV and provides more flexibility in flying near people who are part of the purpose of your flight operations. If you have an old version of the Section 333 exemption, you will need to …
Federal Aviation Administration Memorandum Date: May 4, 2016 To: Earl Lawrence, Director, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, AUS-1 John Duncan, Director, Flight Standards Serv-,i, ce, AFS-1 From: Prepared by: Subject: Reginald C. Govan, Chief Counsel, AGC-1 Dean E. Griffith, Attorney, AGC-220 Educational Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) This interpretation addresses: (1) use of unmanned aircraft for hobby or recreational …
In late March, 2016, the FAA changed its language in the conditions and limitations of its FAA Section 333 Exemptions. The FAA loosened up on PIC requirements, the 500 foot rule and other limitations. Here is an example of on of the new Section 333 Exemptions granted by the FAA. March, 2016 Version of the standard FAA Section 333 Exemption …
Section 333 petitioners always wonder how it could take so long for the FAA to approve Section 333 exemptions. How long does it take to obtain a FAA Section 333 Exemption? The FAA does not make any commitments on processing time. They have taken as little as two months and over 6 months during various phases of 333 review. Here …
Flyover Package (Now Notice of UAV Operations) Now that Part 107 has been implemented by the FAA, the Section 333 Flyover Package is now being offered as a Part 1o7 “Notice of UAV Operations” package for $350. Learn more here … sUAS Service Agreement Do I need to get permission from neighboring property owners prior to flying my drone over …
Can states and local authorities regulate drones? In this episode of Drone Law Radio, Sarah Nillson and Enrico Schaefer discuss the FAA Fact Sheet on federal preemption, state and local drone laws, private property rights above the ground and other hot topics. The December 17, 2015 FAA Fact Sheet seeks to educate state and local lawmakers on the ‘field preemption’ …
States and municipalities are passing restrictive drone laws at a record pace. The FAA argues that these local laws are preempted by the FAA’s exclusive regulatory authority over the national airspace. A December 17, 2015 FACTSHEET issued by the FAA to state and municipal authorities essentially told states and municipalities to ‘back off.’ In this interview, drone attorney and DJI policy wonk …
[This article is a contribution by Liz Greene. Liz is a dog loving, beard envying, pop culture geek from the beautiful city of trees, Boise, Idaho. You can catch up with her latest misadventures on Instant Lo or follow her on Twitter @LizVGreene]. If you’re one of the many people who received a drone for Christmas, it’s likely that you …
The FAA has stated clearly that states can not regulate drones if those regulations conflict with FAA jurisdiction over the national airspace. Some quotes from the FAA telling States to back off drones: States and local jurisdictions are increasingly exploring regulation of UAS or proceeding to enact legislation relating to UAS operations. A consistent regulatory system for aircraft and use of airspace has …