New proposed FAA rules

[pwsl100]

Has anyone read the proposed FAA rules for UAS. Public comment closes on 4-24-16. It is getting more restrictive to fly. Please read and comment.

 

[msinger]

Which new rules are you referring to?

 

[pwsl100]

NPRM small UAS notice of rulemaking found at www.FAA.gov/UAS/nprm

 

[msinger]

Ah, those. Love them! They are going to make flying much less restrictive. I cannot wait until they get released.

 

[Klnyc]

Dji will be hurt

 

[msinger]

Why will they be hurt?

 

[rskardon]

Looks pretty restrictive to me, I assume these would be laws/rules not just guidelines, if so pretty huge changes. Would be interesting to see what the examination may contain content wise... I wonder how much will pass? No more night flights a notable inclusion... and FPV ban too.

 

[msinger]

Looks pretty restrictive to me

They are actually less restrictive than the laws and/or requirements in place right now. It'll be awesome once they are out. Many, many people are going to be happy campers.

I assume these would be laws/rules not just guidelines

Right -- they will be laws.

 

[rskardon]

Just re-reading all this - all the dates are 2015!

 

[rskardon]

I presume this was actually the precursor to what is in place now...

 

[msinger]

Just re-reading all this - all the dates are 2015!

Yep. Those rules have been in the works for a while now.

 

[TheRealNick]

If I am reading it correctly all operators would have to get the new UAV license, even hobby users....unless the micro category is exempt...

 

[msinger]

If I am reading it correctly all operators would have to get the new UAV license

Nope. These rules are not for hobbyists.

 

[rskardon]

The OP stated the end of cinsultation in 2016 but the site shows: The 60-day public comment period for the small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking closed on April 24, 2015.

 

[ianwood]

IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE POSTING

 

[flpholt]

no night flight kiss my arse

 

[Meta4]

Has anyone read the proposed FAA rules for UAS. Public comment closes on 4-24-16. It is getting more restrictive to fly. Please read and comment.

If I am reading it correctly all operators would have to get the new UAV license, even hobby users....unless the micro category is exempt...

This is a year old and is a proposal to replace the ridiculous 333 exemptions + pilot's licence system for commercial use.
It has nothing to do with recreational flying.

 

[flpholt]

that's good want to keep ufo stories going in my area

 

[TheRealNick]

Oh yeah, sorry, was reading it quickly on my tiny phone....no worries!