(a) To be eligible for use in Category 2 operations, the small unmanned aircraft must be designed, produced, or modified such that it— (1) Will not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of injury caused by a transfer of 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact […]
Explore More (a) Remote pilot in command requirements. To conduct Category 4 operations— (1) A remote pilot in command— (i) Must use a small unmanned aircraft that is eligible for Category 4 operations pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section; and (ii) Must operate the small unmanned aircraft in accordance with all operating limitations that apply to […]
Explore MoreSection 107.11 Applicability This subpart applies to the operation of all civil small unmanned aircraft systems subject to this part. My Commentary on Section 107.11 Applicability You are either operating commercially under this sub-part as a small UAS or you are operating under a Section 44807 exemption. See 107.1 2016 Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule Preamble […]
Explore MoreHere are some calculators I have programmed to help drone pilots. Practice Initial Remote Pilot Knowledge Exam (60 Questions) with scoring to tell you what you missed. Drone Kinetic Energy Calculator (for Multi-Rotors) – Calculates time, velocity, and foot-pounds for a given altitude. Cloud Base Altitude Calculator (for Unmanned and Manned Pilots) – Calculates what […]
Explore MoreLetter from Richard Jennings to the FAA 112 Woodland Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 2240 I November 20, 2017 Ms. Lorelei Peter Manager, AGC-200, 9th floor 800 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20591 Subject: Legal Interpretation of 14 CFR Part 107 definition of sUAS legal takeoff weight Dear Ms. Peter; It has come to my attention that […]
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