Recreational Flyers Fly Safe Have Fun Objectives Attendees

Recreational Flyers Fly Safe, Have Fun!

Objectives Attendees understand: • Changes in recreational flying • How you can fly today • Your responsibility as a recreational flyer 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 2

Exception for Limited Recreational Operations: 1. Fly strictly for recreational purposes 2. Operate in accordance with Community-Based Organization's set of safety guidelines 3. Fly within Visual Line of Sight 4. Do not interfere and give way to any manned aircraft 5. Obtain airspace authorizations in Class B, C, D, or E (Surface) 6. Operate at 400 ft or below in Class G airspace 7. Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test 8. Register and properly mark aircraft currently in development 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 3

What is “Recreational Flying”? • Aircraft is flown strictly for recreational purposes – Flying for fun! • Cannot be flown in furtherance of business – Marketing – Real Estate – Commercial purposes 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 4

Before you fly: • Register your drone – Required for drones weighing. 55 lbs (250 g) or more – Person registering must be at least 13 years of age or older – Drone must be externally labeled with registration number – Cost is $5 and is valid for 3 years • https: //faadronezone. faa. gov 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 5

Before you fly: • Understand the Safety Guidelines – https: //www. faa. gov/uas/recreational_flier s • • 9/26/2021 Never fly over groups of people Never fly near emergency operations Never fly under the influence Know your airspace WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 6

Before you fly: • Understand Airspace Requirements – Uncontrolled • • Class G Flights up to 400 feet No authorization required No notification of airport operator required – Controlled • Airspace authorization required before you fly 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 7

Where can I fly my drone today? • Controlled Airspace – Operate from an FAA approved fixed recreational flying site • Listed on UAS Data Delivery System – Requires airspace authorization through LAANC/Drone. Zone – Do not contact local FAA ATC for airspace authorizations 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 8

Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC): • Available to recreational flyers as of July 23, 2019 – Receive near-real time authorizations – Altitudes below the UASFM ceilings – Current list of approved USSs • https: //faa. gov/go/LAANC 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 9

Drone. Zone: • Available to recreational flyers where LAANC is not available • https: //faadronezone. faa. gov 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 10

Fixed sites in controlled airspace • Where can I find them? – FAA Data Delivery System – https: //www. faa. gov/go/uasdata – Look for the blue “dots” 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 11

Fixed sites in controlled airspace • Adhere to all requirements for recreational flyers – May be additional conditions and limitations at the fixed site • Comply with Letter of Agreement – Mutually agreed upon operating procedures approved by ATC 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 12

Before you fly: • Identify Any Airspace Restrictions – Temporary Flight Restrictions • Drone operations not permitted without specific authorization • https: //tfr. faa. gov • Prohibited/Restricted airspace – Drone operations not permitted • B 4 UFly* app (Android or IOS) *Recently upgraded 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 13

When you fly: • Keep your drone within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) at all times – Person flying the drone or; – Visual observer • Be co-located with the person flying the drone • Able to communicate directly with the recreational flyer without the use of technological assistance • Do not interfere with manned aircraft 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 14

Still to come… • Community Based Organization (CBO) recognition • Aeronautical Knowledge and Safety Test – Being developed in consultation with stakeholders – Recreational flyers are required to pass test – Expect to have the content electronically available – Must provide proof of passage upon request from FAA personnel or law enforcement 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 15

Thank You! 9/26/2021 WWW. FAA. GOV/UAS 16