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Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace.

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  • CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.9 VLOS Aircraft Operation › 5.9.3 VLOS at Night

    Proximity of Certain Areas Designated by a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM). Small unmanned aircraft may operate in controlled or uncontrolled airspace. Operations in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace, or within the lateral boundaries of the surface ... airspace designated for an airport, are not permitted unless that person has prior authorization from air traffic control (ATC) (§ 107.41). Information concerning the current authorization process is available at https://www.faa.gov/uas/. The remote PIC must understand airspace classifications…

  • CHAPTER 8. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER PEOPLE › 8.3.7 Category 4 Operations › 8.3.7.4 Applicability of Maintenance and Record Retention Requirements

    agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, then the owner has the responsibility to meet these requirements. The provisions of any agreement should address, at a minimum, the requirements of § 107.140(c). Table 8-3. Operations Over People – Over or Within ... Closed/Restricted Access Site *Allowed **Allowed Must be on Notice ****Operating Limitations * Remote pilots are prohibited from operating as a Category 1 operation in sustained flight over open-air assemblies, unless the operation meets the requirements…

  • CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.11 Preflight Familiarization, Inspection, and Actions for Aircraft Operation › 5.11.1 Prior to Flight. The remote PIC must:

    Prior to Flight. The remote PIC must: 1. Conduct an assessment of the operating environment. The assessment must include at least the following: • Local weather conditions; • Local airspace and any flight restrictions; • The location of persons and moving vehicles ... directly participating in the operation, and property on the surface; • If conducting operations over people or moving vehicles, ensure their small unmanned aircraft is eligible for the category or categories of operations (see Chapter 8); • Consider the potential for persons…

  • Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements

    Figure 15-9 lists the operational and equipment requirements for these various classes of airspace. It is helpful to refer to this figure as the specific classes are discussed in greater detail. Class A Pilots operating an aircraft in Class ... airspace must conduct that operation under IFR and only under an ATC clearance received prior to entering the airspace. Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each aircraft operating in Class A airspace must be equipped with a two-way radio capable…

  • Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) › Section 1. General › 11-1-2. Access to the National Airspace System (NAS) for UAS Operators

    operator must obtain authorization prior to operating. In Class G airspace, the aircraft must be flying not more than 400 feet AGL and comply with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions. Recreational flyers may operate at an FAA-recognized fixed flying ... authority or up to UASFM altitudes in controlled airspace with an airspace authorization obtained through LAANC. 3. Part 91 UAS Operations. Public UAS, and civil UAS 55 pounds or more MGOW operate under 14 CFR part 91, UAS operations. Public…

  • Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) › Section 4. Airspace Access for UAS › 11-4-2. 14 CFR part 107 and Waivers to 14 CFR part 107

    grants certain flight permissions and altitudes in excess of those provided under 49 USC 44809, The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of UAS, in view of the greater vetting required for 14 CFR part 107 certification. Eligibility requirements ... Line of Sight Aircraft Operation. b. Operations in Class G airspace. part 107 remote pilots may fly in Class G airspace up to 400 feet AGL, and within 400 feet of a structure without prior coordination with ATC. Other limitations…