FAA Regulation

Civil and public aircraft operations. Public and military operations. Civil operations. 

100 mph 100 kts 87 mph

Only when visual observers participate in the operation. Alone, if operating during daylight hours. Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC.  

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

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company.   Flying for enjoyment with family and friends. Conducting public operations during a search mission.

With the controlling agency’s authorization.   Regulations do not allow this. When flying on airways with an ATC clearance.

Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services. All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.  When the small UA ...

filed a IFR flight plan. received prior authorization from the controlling agency.  received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.