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:

• sUAS operations are restricted to under 55 lbs, a maximum altitude of 500 feet, 100 mph airspeed, require visual line-of-sight during daylight, and must avoid operating over uninvolved persons.
• Operations are permitted in Class B, C, D, and E airspace with ATC permission, in Class G without permission, but are prohibited in Class A airspace.
• While FAA airworthiness certification is not required for sUAS, the aircraft must be registered and maintained in a safe condition with mandatory pre-flight inspections.
• Operators must be at least 17, hold an unmanned aircraft operator certificate, pass an initial and recurrent FAA aeronautical knowledge test, and report accidents within 10 days.

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