FAA Announces Small UAS Registration Rule

[_AH_Twenty]

From our friends at the FAA:

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approx. 25 kilograms) including payloads such as on-board cameras.

The Registration Task Force delivered recommendations to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on November 21. The rule incorporates many of the task force recommendations.

"Make no mistake: unmanned aircraft enthusiast are aviators, and with that title comes a great deal of responsibility," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "Registration gives us an opportunity to work with these users to operate their unmanned aircraft safely. I'm excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation."

Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft.  Under this rule, any owner of a small UAS who has previously operated an unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft prior to December 21, 2015, must register no later than February 19, 2016. Owners of any other UAS purchased for use as a model aircraft after December 21, 2015 must register before the first flight outdoors. Owners may use either the paper-based process or the new streamlined, web-based system.  Owners using the new streamlined web-based system must be at least 13 years old to register.

Owners may register through a web-based system at: www.faa.gov/uas/registration

Registrants will need to provide their name, home address and e-mail address. Upon completion of the registration process, the web application will generate a Certificate of Aircraft Registration/Proof of Ownership that will include a unique identification number for the UAS owner, which must be marked on the aircraft.

Owners using the model aircraft for hobby or recreation will only have to register once and may use the same identification number for all of their model UAS. The registration is valid for three years.
The normal registration fee is $5, but in an effort to encourage as many people as possible to register quickly, the FAA is waiving this fee for the first 30 days (from Dec. 21, 2015 to Jan 20, 2016).

"We expect hundreds of thousands of model unmanned aircraft will be purchased this holiday season," said FAA Administrator Huerta. "Registration gives us the opportunity to educate these new airspace users before they fly so they know the airspace rules and understand they are accountable to the public for flying responsibly."

The online registration system does not yet support registration of small UAS used for any purpose other than hobby or recreation – for example, using an unmanned aircraft in connection with a business. The FAA is developing enhancements that will allow such online registrations by spring of 2016.

The full rule can be viewed here: www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/20151213_IFR.pdf

[_AH_Autorotate]

go figure, just bought one a few days ago...
imagine the money they will rake in with registrations and fines.

i've had model airplanes for years with wingspans 5 times as big as this little quad-copter... never an issue before.  (roll) (roll) (roll)

[_AH_Bear]

It was bound to happen.. all the smart asses out there buying these things and irresponsibly flying them around airports and highways.. someones goinna die sooner or later.. what gets me is how do things like this get out there without regulation in the 1st place... does no one look beyond someones right to make a buck as to the dangers that can occur??
My 2 cents
~S~ Bear

[_AH_BBQhead]

S~


  When you keep the FAA motto in mind some  of the things they do start to make more sense.


     We're not happy until you're not happy.  - FAA 

[_AH_Col._Hogan]

Hmm, that sounded like my marriage.

[_AH_kawilder]

The introduction of fpv and gps guided systems brought out all the idiots i feel. It does not take long on you-tube to see the evidence. Fpv pilots at 5000, 10000 and 20000 feet or better plus there have been so many close encounters with full size aircraft. A fpv pilot has no business that high, those are the ones that have brought this about. Heck, I got family members that are guilty of this. I have flown rc for over 20 years and spent well over 10 years of it flying off a small private airstrip that was active, when a plane came in or out you got your stuff out of the way and stayed over the small field to the side. Heck i flew rc with most of the pilots there.
     The AMA has rules to govern rc flight and there is a reason for these rules, it was for the safety of everyone. I have seen folks get careless and end up having to have a few surgeries to get put back together down to needing a band-aid.  Most of these fpv flyers could give a  :censored-015: less it seems. Now if I fly a foamy in the back yard I guess I have got to have numbers now thanks to these bastards. A good example of this is the guy at the local football stadium. He flew his junk in there over all the people in there, think they got him for something to do with copy rights and flying in class b airspace since KCLT was just right down the road. It is a real pisser that that type of person who has no clue has done so much damage to the rc hobby.

[_AH_taldrg]

~S~
   Copy that. I sold my Yuneec 500Q Typhoon quatcopter. My AMA #591798. I am now building a 1450mm Corsair electric with full retracts.

[_AH_Autorotate]

The introduction of fpv and gps guided systems brought out all the idiots i feel. It does not take long on you-tube to see the evidence. Fpv pilots at 5000, 10000 and 20000 feet or better plus there have been so many close encounters with full size aircraft. A fpv pilot has no business that high, those are the ones that have brought this about. Heck, I got family members that are guilty of this. I have flown rc for over 20 years and spent well over 10 years of it flying off a small private airstrip that was active, when a plane came in or out you got your stuff out of the way and stayed over the small field to the side. Heck i flew rc with most of the pilots there.
     The AMA has rules to govern rc flight and there is a reason for these rules, it was for the safety of everyone. I have seen folks get careless and end up having to have a few surgeries to get put back together down to needing a band-aid.  Most of these fpv flyers could give a  :censored-015: less it seems. Now if I fly a foamy in the back yard I guess I have got to have numbers now thanks to these bastards. A good example of this is the guy at the local football stadium. He flew his junk in there over all the people in there, think they got him for something to do with copy rights and flying in class b airspace since KCLT was just right down the road. It is a real pisser that that type of person who has no clue has done so much damage to the rc hobby.

amen.  :drinking-43:

[_AH_taldrg]

~S~
   Get caught shooting down someones drone and it is a fed. offence with big time fine and jail time.

[_AH_Col._Hogan]

It's a joke TD

[_AH_taldrg]

~S~
                 OH!....OK.....thanks, I thought that was one of our guys.

[_AH_Col._Hogan]

Well, it does look little like Gator...   (glasses)

[_AH_Gator]

That me TD :drinking-29:

[_AH_kawilder]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpKaXFpL_hA&feature=youtu.be

[_AH_kawilder]

Hold Off On Registering

On Wednesday, December 16 the AMA Executive Council unanimously approved an action plan to relieve and further protect our members from unnecessary and burdensome regulations. This plan addresses the recently announced interim rule requiring federal registration of pilots who fly model aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds.

http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2015/12/17/hold-off-on-registering-model-aircraft/

[_AH_taldrg]

~S~
   I saw this coming over 2 months ago and sold my drone while I could. You don't get to be my age by being stupid.

[_AH_Twenty]

FAA Releases B4UFLY Smartphone App
January 6- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the public release of the B4UFLY mobile application following an initial beta testing period.

B4UFLY tells users about current or upcoming requirements and restrictions in areas of the National Airspace System (NAS) where they may want to operate their unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The app is now available for Apple devices and can be downloaded from the App Store.

The FAA also is releasing a beta version of B4UFLY for Android devices, which can be downloaded from Google.

"We expect B4UFLY will help raise public awareness about what it means to operate unmanned aircraft safely," Huerta said at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. "It is another important part of our education and awareness efforts to foster a culture of safety and accountability for the UAS community."

The B4UFLY app includes a number of enhancements the FAA developed as a result of user feedback during the beta testing announced in May 2015 . Within two taps, users know if it is safe to fly at their current location. The app provides a status indicator that tells users: "Proceed with Caution," "Warning – Action Required," or "Flight Prohibited." The app also features a planner mode that allows users to select a different time and location for an upcoming flight and determine if there are any restrictions at that place and time.

By law, hobbyists who want to fly within five miles of an airport must notify the airport operator and the air traffic control facility (if there is one) prior to flying. For now, B4UFLY will ask users who are supposed to notify the airport before flying for voluntary information about their planned flight. This will not meet the statutory requirement to notify the airport and air traffic control facility, but the data will help the agency make informed policy decisions related to notification. This information will not be publicly available.

[_AH_Autorotate]

well, i'm registered... waiting for my card in the mail.

Federal Aviation Administration
Small UAS Certificate of Registration
UAS CERTIFICATE NUMBER: FA3AW3ARMR
ISSUED:    01/02/2016    EXPIRES:    01/02/2019

[_AH_z5o]

Ya, I got to do this asap. No hurry though, still waiting on my drone to come in the mail.

[_AH_Twenty]

 You have until Jan 20, 2016 or it will cost you!

[_AH_z5o]

Ya, I've got to get to town and hit the bank before I can. But, shouldn't be any problem. I'm still waiting on the mail to bring it. Shouldn't be much longer.

[_AH_Twenty]

Get Ready for the New Small Drone Rule!

A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to make sure you have the information you'll need to take advantage of those opportunities.

Aeronautical Knowledge Test
One very important step you have to take is to obtain your remote pilot certificate. Under the new rule—also known as Part 107—the person actually flying a drone must have a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating, or be directly supervised by someone with such a certificate.

To qualify for the certificate, you must either pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center or have an existing non-student Part 61 pilot certificate. If you are qualifying under the latter provision, you must have completed a flight review in the previous 24 months and must take an FAA UAS online training course. The Transportation Security Administration will conduct a security background check of all remote pilot applications prior to issuance of a certificate.

The FAA has posted extensive materials, including a test guide and sample questions, to help you prepare for the knowledge test. You can review the materials by clicking on the "Knowledge Test Prep Part 107" button at www.faa,gov/uas.

You also can watch a short video about the knowledge test here: https://youtu.be/v-d1RuTFvbs.

[_AH_Col._Hogan]

"You can pry my drone from my cold dead fing.....Oh wait.... that was something else...

[_AH_z5o]

Got mine,
UAS Certificate Number FA3TM3FKPH
06/15/16 - 06/15/19

But, that's for hobby class