Frequently Asked Questions
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Call your local law enforcement. Flying a drone in a reckless manner is a violation of Federal law and FAA regulations and could result in civil fines or criminal action.
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The FAA plans to have test administrators begin offering the test in June of 2021.
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Have questions about registration? You can send us an email or call at 844-FLY-MY-UA (844-359-6982).
Live phone support is also available at 844-FLY-MY-UA (844-359-6982) from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Contact the National Park Service for information about how to obtain a clearance to fly a drone in national parks over towers.
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It is required by law. See 49 U.S.C. § 44809(a)(7). Recreational pilots may carry proof of The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) passage in an electronic or paper format.
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The FAA’s Reauthorization Act of 2018 introduced new rules for how, when, and where drones can be flown for recreational purposes (49 U.S.C. Section 44809 – referred to as the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft). The law requires that all recreational flyers must pass an aeronautical knowledge.
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To apply for a waiver through the Special Governmental Interest (SGI) process, you must be an existing Part 107 remote pilot with a current certificate OR a public agency with an existing Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). If the public agency is requesting an SGI under their COA, they must operate a UAS that is either owned by the public agency or leased to the public agency for a minimum of 90 days (See Title 49 USC 40102(a)(41)(c) and (d). If the aircraft is flown by a remote pilot in command under Part 107, the aircraft must be registered with the FAA.
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