A public aircraft operator (PAO) gets its flight operations authorized with a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization (COA).  A COA has specific conditions and limitations based on the authority the operator requests, i.e., night flying.  A PAO conducts its flight operations under Part 91. The information you need to provide would be similar.

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On September 17, 2019, the FAA issued an RFI seeking to work with stakeholders on the administration of a new aeronautical knowledge test for recreational flyers. A cohort of twelve entities was selected to make recommendations to the FAA on the safety test administration requirements. While the FAA’s decision to seek test administrators is based, in part, on the input provided by this cohort, this current announcement for test administrators is not connected to this RFI. The cohort did not develop the test or test questions. Entities that participated in the cohort, who now wish to become test administrators, must apply. 

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If your report involves a drone not following the FAA rules or regulations while flying within the National Airspace System, contact your local Flight Standards District Office.

Here are the FAA rules that must be followed while flying a drone within the National Airspace System:

• Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations
• Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators

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If your old drone was registered under Recreational Flyer, simply re-attach your current registration number. If it was registered under Part 107, then you would have to register the replacement drone as a new drone since the old registration number is tied to the serial number of the old drone.

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No, the maps are for informational purposes only; they are meant to provide data that helps operators submit airspace authorization requests that can be quickly processed by FAA. An operator must obtain an airspace authorization to operate in controlled airspace in accordance with the Small UAS Rule (part 107).

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You will need to register your UAS or drone if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds.

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Since the operation you proposed does not meet the definition of a governmental function under Title 49 USC 40125(a)2, your only option is to fly under the Part 107 rule.

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Yes, a train is a moving vehicle. If it is in motion, the restrictions in §107.39 would apply.

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If operating as a public entity, operations will be performed in accordance with a COA (Certificate of Authorization). The COA will entail any communication requirements for the designated operation area. 

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For the purposes of operating an unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace system in support of public safety missions, there currently are two programs the public agency can utilize:

• Under 14 CFR Part 107 as a civil operation. 
• As a public aircraft operator flying missions under an approved COA.

We can also issue two different types of COAs:

• Day and night operations of a UAS weighting less than 55 lbs. within Class G airspace, at or below 400 above the ground within visual line of sight of the aircraft within the CONUS of the United States.
• A Jurisdictional COA that is for any weight UAS within a specific operating area that may include controlled airspace (Class D, Surface Class E, Class C or Class B).

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The approval to operate under the COA, including the provision for night operations, is still restricted to an operation that meets the definition of a governmental function (Title 49 USC 40125(a)2) . If the unmanned aircraft is a component for the training mission, it can be flown under the COA.

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You can fly every mission as a civil operator under Part 107.  You can only fly some missions under your COA as a public aircraft. For daylight missions at a LAANC capable airport, Part 107 may be a better option for you. It's important to understand that if flying under Part 107, you must fully comply with Part 107 (which means a waiver to 107.29 to fly at night, for example). If flying under your COA, you must fully comply with your COA. You can't pick and choose parts of each that suit you. They are mutually exclusive legal frameworks.  The crew MUST clearly understand which rules they are flying under before they take off.

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The applicant must identify the risk factors and propose methods to acceptably mitigate those factors.

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If you meet the requirements of Part 107, you can operate in Class G airspace in accordance with Part 107 without any further authorization or waiver.

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What are the special considerations that need to be taken into account when flying drones near air force bases?

Upon the successful passage of TRUST, the test administrator will issue a certificate to the recreational flyer. The certificate will contain a random, 15-digit alpha numeric token. The first four characters identify the test administrator. The test administrator will provide the 15-digit alpha numeric token to the FAA. Neither the test administrator, nor the FAA, will maintain personally identifiable information about the recreational flyer.

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The test consists of 23 questions that focus on the following topics:

• Understanding the requirements for recreational flyers;
• Identifying airspace restrictions;
• Requesting authorization for controlled airspace;
• Conducting pre-flight assessments;
• Following community based organization (CBO) safety guidelines;
• Maintaining visual line-of-sight;
• Getting to know your drone; and
• Joining the community to keep learning.

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Recreational or hobby UAS or drone use is flying for enjoyment and not for work, business purposes, or for compensation or hire. In the FAA's Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, the FAA relied on the ordinary, dictionary definition of these terms.

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TRUST is an aeronautical knowledge and safety test developed by the FAA for recreational drone flyers. All recreational drone flyers flying under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft must take and pass TRUST at their earliest opportunity and carry proof of passage when flying. 

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