Section 107.61 Eligibility. Subject to the provisions of §§107.57 and 107.59, in order to be eligible for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating under this subpart, a person must: (a) Be at least 16 years of age; (b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is […]
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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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