News Stories
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Drones and Cherry Blossoms Don't Mix
The Washington, DC area-including the famous cherry blossom trees-is a No Drone Zone.
The Washington, DC area-including the famous cherry blossom trees-is a No Drone Zone.
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Federal Government Expands UAS Partnerships
FAA leads collaboration on federal UAS operations
FAA leads collaboration on federal UAS operations
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FAA Administrator Talks Drones at SXSW
Event showcases how the FAA and industry are working together to safely integrate unmanned aircraft.
Event showcases how the FAA and industry are working together to safely integrate unmanned aircraft.
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FAA, DHS, CACI, UMD Perform UAS Detection Work
FAA Pathfinder Program completes testing at Atlantic City International Airport.
FAA Pathfinder Program completes testing at Atlantic City International Airport.
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are inherently different from manned aircraft. Introducing UAS into the nation's airspace is challenging for both the FAA and aviation community, because the U.S. has the busiest, most complex airspace in the world. The FAA is taking an incremental approach to safe UAS integration.
What Can I Do with my Model Aircraft?
UAS come in a variety of shapes and sizes and serve diverse purposes. Regardless of size, the responsibility to fly safely applies equally to manned and unmanned aircraft operations. The FAA is partnering with several industry associations to promote safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft. Read more about the Know Before You Fly educational campaign.
Different Types of UAS Operations
- Public Operations (Governmental)
- Civil Operations (Non-Governmental)
- Model Aircraft (Hobby or Recreation only)
