Recreational
up to AUW Up to 0.55lbs (250g) VLOS VLOS VFR/IFR VFR only Must yield right of way yes, to all other aircraft Max altitude (AG) 400ft Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not within 5 nm of Airport without permission No Fly Zones Washington DC No-Fly zone covering DC cities and & towns & 30 nm radius of Washington National Airport. Additionally State authorities may establish their own no-drone zones. people Keep clear Assembly of people Stay clear Governing body FAA full info http://www.faa.gov/uas/ Special permission for commercial
up to AUW Up to 0.55lbs (250g) Air worthiness certificate Required for special permission, not required for exemption (see operating permission) Operating permission Must apply for special permission, or apply for an exemption. In both case a Certificate of Authorisation Governing body FAA summary overview For commercial operation, operators must submit either a "Permission for Exemption" for low risk flying, or a Special Airworthiness Certificate. Both require a "Certification of Authorisation". Essentially they both require the applicant to supply full details to the FAA on how the aircraft will be used, who will use it, where etc. Each request is considered on its own merits full info http://www.faa.gov/uas/ Blanket special permission for commercial
up to AUW Up to 0.55lbs (250g) VLOS VLOS VFR/IFR VFR only Must yield right of way yes, to all other aircraft Max altitude (AG) 200ft Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not within 5NM of Airport with air traffic control, or 3nm if it has no tower, but a publish instrument procedure, 2nm otherwise Governing body FAA summary overview This is a blanket exemption to the special permission for commercial permission full info http://www.faa.gov/uas/ Proposed Small UAS
up to AUW Up to 0.55lbs (250g) VLOS VLOS VLOS limit Within sight of operator, with vision unaided (e.g. can't use binoculars) Day/Night Daylight VFR/IFR 3 miles at operator's location Must yield right of way yes, to all other aircraft Max altitude (AG) 500ft max airspeed 87 kts (100mph) Class A No Class B C D E Yes, with ATC permission Class G Yes Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not within 5NM of Airport with air traffic control, or 3nm if it has no tower, but a publish instrument procedure, 2nm otherwise min age 17 Tests/Licece Aeronautical Knowledge Test with small UAS rating, re-test every 24 months Observer not required, but can help operator achieve visual requirements, but operator must still be able to see UAS Multiple uavs same pilot? No people No, unless under covered structure, or connected with operator Assembly of people No Congested or Urban Area Yes Insurance No Air worthiness certificate Pre-flight inspection accident reporting Yes if injury or damage within 10 days to FAA Governing body FAA full info http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/media/021515_sUAS_Summary.pdf Proposed micro UAS
up to AUW 0.55 lbs Up to 4.4 lbs (2kg) VLOS VLOS VLOS limit Withn 1500m of operator Day/Night Daylight Max altitude (AG) 400ft max airspeed 30 kts Class A No Class B C D E No Class G Yes Aerodrome Traffic Zone No Tests/Licece Self certification Multiple uavs same pilot? No people Yes Assembly of people Yes Congested or Urban Area Yes Insurance No Air worthiness certificate Pre-flight inspection Registration Must be registered by US resident over 13 years old Governing body FAA Additional items to be aware of Must be 'frangible' (easily destructible, and cause minimal damage on impact)