Section 107.52 ATC transponder equipment prohibition Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with a transponder on. FAA’s Commentary from 2020 Amendment to Part 107 on Section 107.52 ATC transponder equipment prohibition 4. Prohibition against the Use of ADS-B Out and Transponders This rule […]
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Section 107.53 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out prohibition. Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode. My Commentary on Section 107.53 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out prohibition. You should read this section in conjunction with 107.52. FAA’s Discussing […]
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(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 […]
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(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 […]
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Section 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 […]
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