Minimums/Maximums
– Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg).
Highlights Of The FAAs Proposal
Minimums/MaximumsSmall unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg).Maximum airspeed of 100 mph (87 knots), maximum altitude of 500 feet agl.Minimum weather visibility of three miles from control station.
Key Takeaways:
- Small UAS (sUAS) operations are subject to strict limits on weight, speed, altitude, and require visual line-of-sight, daylight-only flights, and avoidance of uninvolved persons and other aircraft.
- While sUAS do not require FAA airworthiness certification, they must be registered, maintained for safe operation, and require ATC permission for operations in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, E).
- Operators must be at least 17 years old, pass initial and recurrent aeronautical knowledge tests, be TSA-vetted, hold an unmanned aircraft operator certificate, and report accidents.
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