The FAA’s proposed rules for small, unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) include that operators be certified by the FAA, that aircraft weigh less than 55 pounds and operate only in daylight and by line of sight. Here are the complete proposed rules:
FAA’s proposed rules for drones
This is the NPRM for COMMERCIAL USE of sUAS … not hobby-related at all.
OK: Pass a test -$$$
Obtain an Unmanned Operators Certificate – $$$
Keep testing reports and give to FAA – $$
Aircraft Registration Required – $$$
Retest every two years-$
So How much do people think this is going to cost?
For some folks the cost of this ruling might outweight the cost of the platform. Just to be able to fly over people’s property and take photos, help with crops, do realestate support, take photos of contruction in progress on new buildings, etc. Let alone the restriction for operating over people not involved in the operation. That takes out my ability to support the movie industry or at least limits the camera views.
I would say this is unreasonable and it will stop a lot of younger and older generation from enjoying flying. I’m sure there is something not so unreasonable that could be put in place
I hold a student certificate (pilot) working on full licenses will this be legal? or where do I go to get legal?
Once again the Obama Administration and the FAA are oppressing american commerce. The FAA is part of the Department of Commerce yet they so freely stifle commerce. In there proposal there is conveniently no clear definition between Unmanned Drone and model aircraft. Much like firearms, the Democrats have a new enemy to go after. Heaven forbid that we americans have any means to enjoy our free time.
Wow blame everything on Democrats. It has nothing to do with the government as a whole being afraid? I feel they are more afraid of the people than most would like or want to believe. The “Do as I say, not as I do” phrase comes to mind here. I believe the government is afraid the technology they have been successfully been using against others could used against them.
That’s all just crazy talk from a clinically diagnosed sociopath.
Cheers
This is the same as Australia has been for the last 3 years. Average cost for an Australian OC is $10,000AUD and 6 – 9 months for a commercial flyer. This is to ensure we don’t have idiots in the air.
The hobbyist is unaffected financially but needs to comply with a few basic rules.
Did we honestly think that with so many of the videos on Youtube showing complete disregard for public safety, that the FAA was just going to sit on their hands? Seriously?