FAA Regulation

55 lbs. or less. 55 kg or less. Less than 55 lbs. 

is required to receive ATC authorization.  must use a visual observer. is required to file a flight plan.

Yes, as long as the aircraft is equipped with an anti-collision light visible from 3SM. Yes, as long as the sUAS is equipped with Remote ID.  No, only transiting flights are ...

Person manipulating the controls. Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).   Visual observer.

100 mph 100 kts 87 mph

ensure that the human beings who are not participating in the operation are under a covered structure or inside a non-moving vehicle. ensure the sUAS is equipped with a parachute make sure the area is closed or restricted-access.

12 hours. 8 hours. 24 hours.

August 31, 2021. August 12, 2021.   August 31, 2020.