FAA Regulation

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

100 mph 100 kts 87 mph

must not cause injury equivalent to 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact. be operated in accordance with the operating limitations specified in the approved Flight Manual. be 0.55 pounds or ...

Visual observer.  Person manipulating the controls. Remote PIC.

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

The FAA’s DOC list. The FAA DroneZone. The manufacturer’s website.

Objects carried on the sUAS are secure.   The site supervisor has approved the flight. ATC has granted clearance.

It must not contain exposed rotating parts that can lacerate.  It must not contain exposed rotating parts that can lacerate and must not cause injury equivalent to 11 ft-lb of kinetic energy.

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

The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC). The owner of the aircraft. The FAA.