On December 28, the FAA announced the release of final rules covering unpiloted aircraft or drones in the National Airspace System in the US. Not surprisingly, the new rules call for the remote identification of drones (known as Remote ID), allowing operators of small drones to fly over people and at night time under given conditions. At this time, drones account for the fastest-growing transportation sector, with more than 1.7 million aircraft registrations and roughly 203,000 FAA-certificated remote pilots.
FAA Releases New Drone Regs, RC Model Guidance
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA announced new final rules for drones, requiring Remote Identification (Remote ID) and allowing small drones to fly over people and at night under specific conditions without needing a waiver.
- These regulations are designed to enhance safety, security, and airspace awareness due to the rapid growth of the drone sector, facilitating their integration for advanced operations such as package delivery.
- The new rules also include specific guidance for recreational drone and model aircraft pilots, particularly concerning operations at fixed flying sites.
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