The FAA announced today that it has finalized Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, governing sUAS / UAV Operations. Learn how Part 107 affects your Section 333 exemption, whether your exemption has been granted by the FAA or is still pending. If you are not currently a client of ours, you can purchase attorney time to answer your Part 107 questions here. Watch this video to …
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 …
Has your drone been approved for commercial use by the FAA in a previous Section 333 Exemption? In order to get the FAA’s approval to fly your drone for business, the FAA will be required to make an airworthiness analysis of your sUAS. If your drone has not yet been approved in by the FAA in a prior Section 333 exemption, then …
Just because you obtained permission from the FAA to fly your drone under a section 333 exemption does not mean you can do whatever you want with your drone. There are any number of FAA rules and regulations that you must follow if you want to fly your drone lawfully. Watch to the video below to learn more about this important …
There are many questions surrounding the FAA’s drone regulations, and specifically Section 333 exemptions. This website seeks to answer those questions, and help people and companies interested in commercial drones with the information they need to make decisions. Perhaps the biggest question we hear though is “How much does it cost for a Section 333 exemption from the FAA?” We have several …
Wondering if your drone has been approved by the FAA for commercial use? Here is the list below (scroll down). If your drone is not on this list, don’t worry. We can always ask the FAA to add your drone to the list. Drones Approved by the FAA under Section 333 under the Airworthiness Certification Here is what your exemption will say …