U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Subject
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Date: 6/21/16 AC No: 107-2 Initiated by: AFS-800 Change: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending its regulations to adopt specific rules for the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) through a final rule. These changes address the classification of sUAS, certification of sUAS remote pilots, and sUAS operational limitations. This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for conducting sUAS operations in the NAS in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107. /s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service
The NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including all pilot and operating rules, will be effective in August 29, 2016. For more detailed information, please see: Summary of the Small UAS Rule
If you would like more information and would like to read the complete text please follow this link:
Complete Text of the Small UAS Rule
Closing Thoughts:
So what does this mean for you? There are now clearly defined remote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities requirements. Here are the two ways to obtain the certification.
Until international standards are developed, foreign- certificated UAS pilots will be required to obtain an FAA issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.
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