Fact Sheet – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) September 20, 2010 Contact: Les Dorr, Jr or Alison Duquette Phone: (202) 267-3883 Introduction Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and serve diverse purposes. They may have a wingspan as large as a Boeing 737 or smaller than a radio-controlled model airplane. A pilot on the...
A gift for the small unmanned aerial systems industry? The FAA may come to an understanding with the DOJ by Christmas. America lags behind many countries in creating rules and permissions for sUAS,systems weighing less than 150kg. Current FAA regulations effectively make it impossible to launch a UAV at the drop of a hat to chase or watch somebody....
With both the New York Post and The Real Deal reporting instances of UAS being used for commercial gain it gain only be assumed that regulations have finally been relaxed to allow the use of sUAS in America. Good news indeed as the industry lags behind Europe Australia and South Africa in being regulated. Last heard the FAA was...
