FAA Regulation

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

The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the ...

100 mph 100 kts 87 mph

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

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

600 feet AGL. 500 feet AGL. 400 feet AGL.

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.

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

The applicant must have logged 20 hours of flight time. The applicant must be a US Citizen. The applicant must be at least 16 years old.

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