Summary
The FAA is amending its regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System. These changes address the operation of unmanned aircraft systems and certification of their remote pilots. This rule will also prohibit model aircraft from endangering the safety of the National Airspace System.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2015-0150
Document Number
2016-15079
Type
Rule
Publication Date
June 28, 2016
Effective Date
August 29, 2016
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No.: FAA-2015-0150
Topics
Air carriersAir traffic controlAircraftAirmenAirportsAlcohol abuseAuthority delegations (Government agencies)Aviation safetyDrug abuseRecreation and recreation areasReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresSigns and symbolsTeachers
Official Documents
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