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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Advisory Group was set up in 2015 by the United Nations’ civil aviation arm to draw up global rules and regulations for the safe use of unmanned aircraft. [8] The team comprises countries such as the United States, France and China, as well as industry bodies like the global pilots' association. [8]
As of December 2020, the FAA requires all commercial UAS operators to obtain a remote pilot license under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.To qualify for a Part 107 UAS license, an applicant must be over 16 years of age, demonstrate proficiency in the English language, have the physical and mental capacity to operate a UAS safely, pass a written exam of aeronautical knowledge, and ...
The IAA said each permit issued by the IAA contained the stated reason the operator was using the UAV but that it could not release details of those who were licensed because of data protection legislation. [6] New regulations, including a registry of UAVs over 1 kg (35 oz) were introduced in December 2015. [7] [8]
The Civil Aviation Authority created a "Drone code" which lists the following regulations, forming the acronym DRONE: "Don’t fly near airports or airfields, Remember to stay below 400 feet (120 m), Observe your drone at all times – stay 150 feet (46 m) away from people and 500 feet (150 m) away from crowds and structures, Never fly near aircraft and Enjoy responsibly".
The Commercial UAS Modernization Act is a bill introduced in the 114th Congress by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) that would create temporary guidelines for the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or UAVs) and regulations for the commercial drone industry.
Regulations introduced at the start of 2010 required any aerial surveillance by unmanned aircraft—no matter the size of the drone—to be licensed. [48] [49] A license was eventually granted by the Civil Aviation Authority, but the UAV was lost soon after during a training exercise in Aigburth, Liverpool, when it crashed in the River Mersey. [50]
It covers fixed-wing military UAVs from 150 kg to 20,000 kg, [1]: 6 that do NOT need "for normal operation the presence of a pilot that directly controls the UAV using a control box (e.g., stick, rudder pedals, throttles, etc.)" [1]: 20 It covers all aspects of the UAV system including communication links and control centre. [1]: 8
Laws were passed in Parliament on 11 May 2015 to allay concerns over safety, security and privacy surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), taking effect on 1 June the same year. [4] The Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Act outlines regulations for the safe flying of drones and enforcement action against errant users.