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The FAA until very recently categorically denied the use of UAVs, even if it would save lives. The drone needs to have an air worthyness certificate and be flo
by extrapickles 9y ago
The FAA until very recently categorically denied the use of UAVs, even if it would save lives.
The drone needs to have an air worthyness certificate and be flown by a full pilot in order for the FAA to allow it. This is slowly changing though with the rules for lightweight drones.
- bb611 9y ago> The drone needs to have an air worthyness certificate and be flown by a full pilot in order for the FAA to allow it. It's highly dependent on drone weight and usage, but most drones are in the <55 lb category, which doesn't require either of those things for commercial use: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ Drones above 55 lbs do require a section 333 waiver and a part 61 airmen certificate, which is basically a mild step up from the part 107 UAS pilot training requirement. Both are significantly easier, faster, and cheaper than even the cheapest private pilot's license.