Uncrewed Technology Resources
Helpful Resources for Uncrewed Technology Students
The FAA regulations apply to the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small, uncrewed aircraft systems within the United States.
These are the highlights of the rule, 14 CFR Part 107. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines the rules for small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations that cover a broad spectrum of commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds.
This course applies to any part 107 certificated remote pilot to update their 24-month recency of aeronautical knowledge. Completion of this course satisfies the 24-month recency of aeronautical knowledge requirement (currency) for a part 107 remote pilot with a sUAS rating.
In order to fly your drone under the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. Once you are certified, recurrent training is required every 24 calendar months.
You must follow these rules if you want to fly under the Exceptions for Limited Recreational Operations (49 UAS 44809).
The rules for flying recreationally can be a lot to digest. This website highlights all the important rules if you plan to fly recreationally.
This website is for registering your UAS. All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations. Registration is simple for both recreational and commercial UAS pilots.
This is a comprehensive list of all the providers that can administer the trust test if you want to fly under recreational rules. You can’t fail this test. Think of it like common sense training for drone flights. Once you have completed the test, print out your certificate and carry it with you when flying your drone.
The FAA has approved four companies to provide B4UFLY services through desktop and mobile applications. B4UFLY provides situational awareness to recreational flyers and other drone users. The organizations listed here are also FAA-approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability.
This is a comprehensive list of all the service providers that can authorize UAS flights in controlled airspace. There are many apps to choose from. If you want to gain approval to fly in controlled airspace, remember to download one of these apps.
This is the UAS facility map that details controlled airspace A, B, C, D, E, and G. Before flying a UAS at any location, it is a great idea to check this map for the area you intend to fly in. If you intend to fly in controlled airspace, you can use LAANC to gain approval.
These are the rules that govern Remote ID. Remote ID is the ability of a drone in flight to provide identification and location information that can be received by other parties through a broadcast signal.
Drones are fundamentally changing aviation, and the FAA is committed to working towards fully integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS). All drone pilots who are required to register or have registered their drones must operate in accordance with the rule on Remote ID.