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FAA Releases Part 107 Rules for Small UAS

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Screen Shot 2016-06-21 at 8.40.18 AM Read the full announcement here: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=20515 Summary of new rules: http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf “The new rule, which takes effect in late August, offers safety regulations for unmanned aircraft drones weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations. The rule’s provisions are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground. The regulations require pilots to keep an unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight. Operations are allowed during daylight and during twilight if the drone has anti-collision lights. The new regulations also address height and speed restrictions and other operational limits, such as prohibiting flights over unprotected people on the ground who aren’t directly participating in the UAS operation. The FAA is offering a process to waive some restrictions if an operator proves the proposed flight will be conducted safely under a waiver. The FAA will make an online portal available to apply for these waivers in the months ahead.” You can view a list of FAA Operator Testing Centers in Colorado, here: https://uascolorado.com/faa-test-centers-colorado/