Some people wonder how much expectation of privacy there is when flying aircraft in the airspace of the United States. This cuts two ways: expectations of privacy of those persons (pilots and passengers) flying in their aircraft and expectations of homeowners on the ground being flown over. Expectations of Privacy of Pilots Many incorrectly assume […]
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Section 107.65 Aeronautical knowledge recency. A person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating unless that person has accomplished one of the following in a manner acceptable to the Administrator within the previous 24 calendar months: (a) Passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of […]
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Section 107.29 Operation at Night. Important Note: Section 107.29 was amended and amended again. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night unlessโ (1) The remote pilot in command of the small unmanned aircraft has completed an initial knowledge test or training, […]
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If you want to become a remote pilot, you need to know what is in the Remote Pilot Airmen Certification Standards (ACS). What Are the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS)? An ACS is a “comprehensive presentation that integrates the standards for what an applicant needs to know, consider, and do to pass both the knowledge test […]
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Section 107.41 Operation in certain airspace. The regulation says, “No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC).” Notice […]
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