[Scan-DC] drone regs

[Richard]

The NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including all pilot and operating rules, 
will be effective on August 29, 2016

Interesting reading here http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf

Maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if
higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a
structure.


Richard Rowland
Secretary/Treasurer Emeritus
Richmond Building Trades
richrowl at covad.net
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From: "Alan Henney" <alan at henney.com>
To: "Scan DC" <Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 12:50 AM
Subject: [Scan-DC] OC police commission on drone regs


>
> Should that be below or above 400 feet?
>
>
> https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDOCEAN/2016/08/11/file_attachments/602045/2016-08-15%2BMayor%2Band%2BCity%2BCouncil%2B-%2BFull%2BAgenda-2250.pdf
>
> 5.
> In a follow
> -
> up to the July 11, 2016 Police Commission meeting, Captain Colbert 
> reviewed
> the new FAA regulations concerning Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 
> (Drones).  Captain
> Colbert stated that the Direc
> tor of the Ocean City Airport will be the expert on the FAA
> guidelines.  The new guidelines were created to clarify some issues and 
> relax some issues,
> and clearly define what type of license is needed to fly a drone, among 
> other things.  A UAS
> hobbyist or
> recreational drone needs permission to fly within 5 miles of an airport 
> (in Ocean
> City
> –
> which distance would be to 42
> nd
> -
> 43
> rd
> Street), a UAS commercial pilot needs
> permission to fly within 3 miles of an airport.  The FAA regulations 
> require the following,
> but not limited to;
> 
> A drone may not fly below 400 feet
> 
> The drone must be kept in
> -
> sight by the pilot/operator at all times
> 
> The pilot/operator may not fly near planes or over other people (without 
> their
> permission)
> 
> The pilot/operator may not fly near or over emergency responders
> 
> The pilot/operator may not operate a drone under the influence
> 
> The pilot/operator must be 13 years of age to apply for a license
> 
> The pilot/operator must obtain a license which requires tak
> ing a test, having a
> background check performed and attending a flight facility to ensure test 
> results.
> 3.A.a
> Packet Pg. 4
> Attachment: Police Commission  (1915 : Standing Committee Reports)
> 2
> 6.
> If  law enforcement attempts to stop illegal drone activity, it is advised 
> to interview the
> owner/operator of the UAS/Drone, and forward this informa
> tion to the FAA for enforcement.
> The Town of Ocean City cannot relax the FAA rules as the Town has no 
> authority to alter
> Federal regulations.  A business that would like to use a drone in their 
> business dealings may
> hire a licensed drone pilot
> –
> at this time there is apparently only one licensed commercial
> drone pilot in the area.  These new rules take effect August 31, 2016.
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