I just got wind of this FAA exemption petition for commercial use of UAVs. Has anyone gone through this paperwork yet?...and if so - anyone out there gotten an exemption? I seriously want to get legit with the FAA, and put my Phantoms to work.
a. The PIC must possess a Private Pilot’s Certificate and a valid third-class
medical certificate;
b. The PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of 200 flight cycles
and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 10 hours
logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor).
c. The PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of five hours as UAS
pilot with the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations under the
exemption and three take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days.
d. The PIC must have successfully completed the qualification process as
specified in the MPTOM and FOPM, to include a knowledge and skill test.
As stated above you have to be "current" in your rating not just "have the ticket". Ironically in order to "Get current" for your check ride (BFR) you'll have to get your 3rd class medical up to date too. So if you have your PPL you'll also need a 3rd class medical as the state issued DL won't suffice for your medial requirements in terms of PPL.
PS: You need to have a valid airman certificate to apply for the 333 Exemption. It does not need to be current, you need to be current to fly your drone.
The first part of that is not true. Many companies and individuals have "applied" and been approved with no airman certificate. The AC is only required when Commercial UAS/UAV operations are performed under the veil of the 333 Exemption. Several companies are "supposedly" hiring that task out but I tend to question the legitimacy of that actually happening.
Next summer 2016 FAA will be making new laws. As it stands now to commercially operate your drone you need a pilot license and a 333 exemptions. This will all change soon. I spoke to the FAA yesterday 2/4/2016
Next summer 2016 FAA will be making new laws. As it stands now to commercially operate your drone you need a pilot license and a 333 exemptions. This will all change soon. I spoke to the FAA yesterday 2/4/2016
Ugh, so now they say summer?.... they were talking Spring just a couple months ago...
Sorry I'm still a noob,
But do you guys think these "new rules" will go into effect this year 2016? And also what will be the guidelines to get your uav operator License?
Thanks
Ugh, so now they say summer?.... they were talking Spring just a couple months ago...