Lupus
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Ok, here it is. The FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
That can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/nprm/
For All Those who Fly RC you should read this rule. IT WILL IMPACT YOUR HOBBY!
For All those who fly FPV you really need to read this rule. IT WILL HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR HOBBY!
Whether we like it or not, big brother is stepping in. We MUST take this opportunity to comment on the proposed rules so that our voice can be heard.
I know that reading pages on end of legal jargon is not a lot of fun, but we need to take informed action and make informed comments. Please, as someone who is brand new to this hobby, I BEG you, PLEASE take the time to actually read and make informed comments on the rule. Lawsuits to sort this out after the fact will take years. Our best bet right now is to comment. We must comment before April 24, 2015
Here is what the actual notice says:
That can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/nprm/
For All Those who Fly RC you should read this rule. IT WILL IMPACT YOUR HOBBY!
For All those who fly FPV you really need to read this rule. IT WILL HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR HOBBY!
Whether we like it or not, big brother is stepping in. We MUST take this opportunity to comment on the proposed rules so that our voice can be heard.
I know that reading pages on end of legal jargon is not a lot of fun, but we need to take informed action and make informed comments. Please, as someone who is brand new to this hobby, I BEG you, PLEASE take the time to actually read and make informed comments on the rule. Lawsuits to sort this out after the fact will take years. Our best bet right now is to comment. We must comment before April 24, 2015
Here is what the actual notice says:
Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today's aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. The FAA proposal offers safety rules for small UAS (under 55 pounds) conducting non-recreational operations. The rule would limit flights to daylight and visual-line-of-sight operations. It also addresses height restrictions, operator certification, optional use of a visual observer, aircraft registration and marking, and operational limits.
The new rules would not apply to model aircraft. However, model aircraft operators must continue to satisfy all of the criteria specified in Sec. 336 of Public Law 112-95, including the stipulation that they be operated only for hobby or recreational purposes.
The public will be able to comment on the Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 60 days from the date of publication on the Federal Register. The proposed regulation was published on the Federal Register for public comment on February 23, 2015. Send comments on or before April 24, 2015.
Read an overview of the Small UAS NPRM (PDF).
Read the complete Small UAS NPRM (PDF).
Read the FAA press release issued February 15, 2015.
Comment on the Small UAS NPRM