FAA Regulation

Over suburban areas. Over a parade or other social events. Over a sparsely populated area.  

If prior permission is received from the Federal Aviation Administration. If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.  Only in an emergency.

visual observer. remote pilot-in-command.  owner of the small UAS.

the Remote PIC.  the controlling agency. Air Traffic Control.

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

Fly as a recreational flyer until you pass the recurrent training online with the FAA.  Continue flying as a Remote Pilot, there is a 30-day window to take the recurrent. Fly ...

Turn down the intensity of the light.  Look down at your controller screen to fly the drone and find the obstacle. Turn off the strobe light.

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

Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers. Use a radio system to instruct the non-rated pilot. The Remote PIC cannot supervise a non-rated pilot.

Yes, the deck is considered a closed site. Yes, as long as I have a Category 1 or 2 sUAS equipped with Remote ID. No, the people on the deck are ...