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22 August 2019

Episode 3: Commercial UAS Basics

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In this week's episode, we cover the basic requirements that must be met before using a drone for business purposes under the FAA's Small UAS Regulations, located at 14 CFR Part 107, including:
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In this week's episode, we cover the basic requirements that must be met before using a drone for business purposes under the FAA's Small UAS Regulations, located at 14 CFR Part 107, including:

  • Piloting requirements, including information on the 60-question exam that you'll need to pass to obtain a Remote Pilot Certification
  • Basic operating rules for commercial UAS for speed, line of sight and relation to public spaces
  • Possible changes to operation rules proposed by a current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People"
  • Documentation requirements, including waivers and proof of training/certification

Read the full transcript here.

Three Lawyers and a Drone: Episode Guide

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