Drones Approved by the FAA For Commercial Use

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 about granting relief from airworthiness regulations for certain UAS:

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, 2 Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

What does this FAA mumbo-jumbo mean?  it means that you can fly the manufacturer/models below as ‘safe.’  Keep in mind that you will also have to comply with these limitations under your 333 exemption.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.