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No. This is prohibited by the memorandum of agreement executed by the test administrator and the FAA. Test administrators may not charge recreational flyers directly or indirectly to take the test.
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Yes. The FAA may contact a UAS or drone operator if operational conditions have changed and the sUAS operation must be canceled or temporarily suspended. Potential events that might result in canceling or suspending sUAS operations include unexpected incidents involving national security, protection of loss of property or life, or air safety. The FAA will contact the operator using the telephone number provided in the airspace authorization request.
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Yes. When provided with alpha numeric token, the FAA can verify that the test was taken.
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Yes, you can get both a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) or a COA to operate as a public aircraft operator (Part 91). However, you just cannot operate as both at the same time as they have different requirements for each type of operations.
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Yes. You must have the FAA registration certificate in your possession when operating an unmanned aircraft or drone. The certificate can be available either on paper or electronically.
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No. You must request an airspace authorization through LAANC or DroneZone to operate in controlled airspace. Airports are not allowed to provide this authorization.
No, if the aircraft does not fly directly over a person, then the operation would be compliant with Part 107.39.
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There are two ways for recreational or hobby UAS or drone fliers to operate in the National Airspace System in accordance with the law and/or FAA regulations.
Option #1: Fly in accordance with the limited statutory exception for recreation. Under this rule, operators must:
- Register your drone or UAS with the FAA
- Fly for hobby or recreational purposes only
- Follow a community-based set of safety guidelines
- Fly your drone within visual line-of-sight
- Give way to manned aircraft
- Obtain an airspace authorization to operate in controlled airspace.
- Fly a drone or UAS that weigh no more than 55 lbs. unless certified by a community-based organization
Option #2: Fly under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107). Under this rule, operators must:
- Register their drone or UAS with the FAA as a "non-modeler"
- Obtain an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- Follow the operational requirements of Part 107
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Federal law requires all drones operated under 14 CFR Part 107 to be registered. The limited statutory exception for recreation requires registration of all aircraft weighing more than .55 pound (250 grams). All registered aircraft must have their registration number displayed on the exterior. Review the UAS registration information to learn more about the program.
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If the payload operator is a required individual of the UAS or drone operation, then they may be considered a direct participant, but it depends on the type of operation being conducted.
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No, Part 107 would not apply to operations conducted indoors. FAA rules and regulations apply to operations conducted outdoors in the National Airspace System (NAS).
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The FAA is not aware of any school districts using drones for emergency situations, but this would certainly be a viable use of a UAS.
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The FAA does not publish a list of acceptable transmission electronics.
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A public agency is allowed to operate under the COA as a public aircraft operator to conduct training exercises as a component/tool of the exercise.
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A responsible person is not required to hold an airman certificate issued under Part 107 to apply for or be issued a waiver. The responsible person must ensure that the person operating the UAS or drone under the waiver holds the required airman certificate and meets the currency requirements of Part 107.
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Testing of appliances outside of restricted airspace is a challenge. I suggest you look up some current waivers and speak to those who obtained the BVLOS waivers. Many of the successful waiver applicants use a chase aircraft or multiple visual observers.
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Anti-collision lights are only required between periods of civil twilight - 107.29(b).
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Only the UAS or drone crew are considered participants, not the emergency response personnel. You may need to use the Special Governmental Interest (SGI) process for a temporary, emergency waiver if operating under Part 107. If you fly as a Public Aircraft Operator (PAO), you have that ability in life safety situations.
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As far as the flight rules are concerned, when flying as a public aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is responsible (See 91.3(b)). When flying as a civil aircraft, the RPIC is responsible (See 107.19). When flying as a contractor to a public entity, refer to Advisory Circular 00-1.1B, Public Aircraft Operations, which provides information about the process you must go through to get public aircraft status given to you by the entity. The RPIC and responsible person are responsible for compliance with the flight rules to ensure everyone's safety.
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Yes, the DoD has been briefed on the UAS Facility Map process. The FAA currently manually processes requests into controlled airspace delegated to DoD facilities. UAS Operators are responsible for staying clear of 99.7 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs).
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