Oct 6, 2020 · 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.

May 17, 2019 · Small unmanned aircraft system (small UAS) means a small unmanned aircraft and its associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the small unmanned aircraft) that are required for the safe and efficient operation of the small unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system.

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Part 107 sUAS. A regulatory first step for civil non-recreational UAS operations. To fly under 14 CFR part 107, the UAS must weigh less than 55 pounds and the operator (called a remote pilot) must pass a …

Mar 22, 2020 · Adding to the confusion is the fact that most laws and federal regulations concerning these “drones” refer to them as either “UAV” or “UAS.” The most obvious example is the Part 107 rules which are officially called the “Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule” and uses the term “UAS” liberally in its text.

Find relevant resources below according to how you use your drone. Whether you’re a public safety drone operator, certificated remote pilot, model aircraft flyer, or a drone racer, you’re in the right place to learn about integrating these new entrants into our national airspace system. What Kind of Drone Flyer Are You? Where can I fly?

Small UASs are reusable, and man-packable/portable. They provide a means to see the battlespace beyond line-of-sight restrictions. The systems fulfill a need for organic, real-time...

The Small UAV Coalition brings together leading technology companies to pave the way for commercial, philanthropic, and civil use of small UAVs in the US and abroad.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending its regulations to adopt specific rules for the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) through a final rule. These changes address the classification of sUAS, certification of sUAS remote pilots, and sUAS operational limitations.

Jun 21, 2016 · WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace.

A small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) comprises an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft (see definitions below).