<div class="bbWrapper"><span style="color: rgb(209, 72, 65)">It wasn't LAW until today. It was "Guidelines" which many felt/feel do not apply to them. This is codified into Law and now enforceable. Whether or not it is enforced is a whole other matter.</span><br />
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The below is from the FAA website prior to the recent changes. It looks to me that if you violated any of the regulations listed you could have been fined up to $27,500 per violation and/or suspension or revocation of any certificates issued by the Administrator of the FAA. Excuse me but regulations (law) carry a possibility of a fine and is a form of punishment. This regulation was and still is for both recreational and commercial fliers. I personally would not intentionally violate it then or now<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176)"><b><u>Older FAA Regulations:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Violations of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations may result in legal enforcement action, including civil penalties up to $27,500 per violation and/or suspension or revocation of any certificates issued by the Administrator of the FAA.<br />
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Avoid operating higher than 400 feet above the ground. Avoid operations in close proximity to airports. When within 5 miles of an airport, contact the airport/Air Traffic Control (ATC).<br />
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Do not endanger persons or property. Remain well clear of manned aircraft operations. Avoid overflight of moving vehicles or people.</span><br />
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Be aware of FAA airspace requirements (go to: <a href="http://www.faa.gov/go/uastfr" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.faa.gov/go/uastfr</a> and <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/media/PHAK%20-%20Chapter%2014.pdf" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.faa airspace</a>).</span></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(147, 101, 184)"><b><u>Remain within visual line of sight (VLOS) of your unmanned aircraft. Use a visual observer when necessary/appropriate.</u></b></span></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Do not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc.</span></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Go to <a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.FAASafety.gov</a> “Hot Topics” and read the community-based safety guidelines, as developed by organizations such as the <a href="http://www.modelaircraft.org/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Academy of Model Aeronautics</a> (AMA).</span></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Go to: <a href="http://www.knowbeforeyoufly.org" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">knowbeforeyoufly.org</a> for more sUAS information.</span></li>
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