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US Federal Regulations on Drones/UAVs

US Federal Regulations on Drones/UAVs. Nathan Krussel. Over arching theme. BANNED USAGE If there is no regulation allowing it, it is banned as it is by default governed by commercial aircraft ruling (such as jet planes). FAA altitude limitation.

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US Federal Regulations on Drones/UAVs

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  1. US Federal Regulations on Drones/UAVs Nathan Krussel

  2. Over arching theme • BANNED USAGE • If there is no regulation allowing it, it is banned as it is by default governed by commercial aircraft ruling (such as jet planes)

  3. FAA altitude limitation • A UAS (unmanned aircraft system) and all the associated equipment necessary to operate the aircraft. • Do I need to get approval from the FAA to fly a model aircraft for recreation? • No, FAA guidelines doesn’t address size, but flights should be kept below 400 feet above ground level.

  4. FAA for business and R&D • When flying a UAS for business or for business research and development approval from the FAA is required. • Experimental Category (SAC-EC) for civil aircraft • Certificates of Waiver of Authorization (COA) for public aircraft • Public Aircraft: • Only used by US government or owned and operated by a government of a state. • Civil Aircraft: • Everything not public aircraft

  5. Other FAA regulations • Daytime Operation in Visual Flight Rules • Pilot the aircraft in weather clear enough to see where the aircraft is going • Required “See and Avoid” other aircraft/objects • Range limited to Visual Line of Sight • Pilots must fly the UAS in line of sight, and should be able to easily maintain sight of UAS • Greater than 5 miles from airports • No UAV use above 400 AGL except with experimental category certifcate

  6. Further FAA plans • Plan to integrate UAS into existing flight regulations, so as not to cause a segregation. • Want to unify flight of all vehicles in air. • Will still restrict rules of UAS • Future of commercial UAS use is still undetermined

  7. Civil Use Current • Pretty much can fly it in the arctic regions • Only for experimental Research use • Need to acquire certificate • 60 to 90 days minimum to process certificate • As of february 15th 2013 • 327 COA’s are active • They aren’t use handed out for free.

  8. Military • Seem to follow internal rules and regulations on the use of drones. • Weaponized drones aren’t supposed to be used on US citizens, though in a march 4 letter from the attorney general didn’t appear to rule out drone strikes on us citizens on American soil

  9. Law Enforcement Some states have passed legislation regulation the use of drones, others are in proposal stage. Congress has order the FAA to change airspace rules to make it easier for police to use domestic drones.

  10. Overview • For personal use • Can use for personal use at under 400 feet with no commercial aspect, same as RC planes. • Comerical use • None, except for R&D. i.e. can do research for military drones, but can’t deliver Pizza • Law Enforcement • Pushing for new laws allowing for nation wide use • Military • Follows own internal rules and regulations

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