UAV area from SFC to 1000'

[1600vw]

I thought there was limits to how high these things could fly. How can they issue one of these area's from the surface "SFC" to 1000' ?

Tony

[martymayes]

I thought there was limits to how high these things could fly. How can they issue one of these area's from the surface "SFC" to 1000' ?

Tony

New Part 107 went into effect yesterday. Whole new world for commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems. No 400' limitation.

I want to get a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating!! I'm going to study up and go for it!

[1600vw]

New Part 107 went into effect yesterday. Whole new world for commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems. No 400' limitation.

I want to get a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating!! I'm going to study up and go for it!

No this is not correct.


The NEW Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including all pilot and operating rules, is in effect as of 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 29, 2016.For more information, please review the following materials:


Latest UAS News
Summary of the Small UAS Rule (PDF)
Small UAS Advisory Circular – How to Use the Rule (PDF)
Complete Text of the Small UAS Rule
Part 107 Knowledge Test Prep (https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_work_business/becoming_a_pilot/)
How to fly a UAS for your work or business


The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft depend on why you want to fly.

The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft

Fly for Fun (https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/)
Fly for Work (https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_work_business/)


Pilot Requirements
No pilot requirements
Must have Remote Pilot Airman Certificate
Must be 16 years old
Must pass TSA vetting


Aircraft Requirements
Must be registered if over 0.55 lbs.
Must be less than 55 lbs.
Must be registered if over 0.55 lbs. (online)
Must undergo pre-flight check to ensure UAS is in condition for safe operation


Location Requirements
5 miles from airports without prior notification to airport and air traffic control
Class G airspace*


Operating Rules
Must ALWAYS yield right of way to manned aircraft
Must keep the aircraft in sight (visual line-of-sight)
UAS must be under 55 lbs.
Must follow community-based safety guidelines
Must notify airport and air traffic control tower before flying within 5 miles of an airport
Must keep the aircraft in sight (visual line-of-sight)*
Must fly under 400 feet*
Must fly during the day*
Must fly at or below 100 mph*
Must yield right of way to manned aircraft*
Must NOT fly over people*
Must NOT fly from a moving vehicle*


Example Applications
Educational or recreational flying only
Flying for commercial use (e.g. providing aerial surveying or photography services)
Flying incidental to a business (e.g. doing roof inspections or real estate photography)


Legal or Regulatory Basis
Public Law 112-95, Section 336 – Special Rule for Model Aircraft
FAA Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) Part 1

[1600vw]

Must notify airport and air traffic control tower before flying within 5 miles of an airport. What about none towered airports?

I ask because I have two of these within a mile to 5 miles from me. Heck one might be at the end of my runway from looking the sectional.

I am at Holmes field here in this pic. Just south of or one the class C ring for Capitol.

5760

[1600vw]

Heck no one can read that sectional. Sorry for the crappy link.

[martymayes]

No this is not correct.

Sorry, I got my info from the regs:

§ 107.51 Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft.

(b) The altitude of the small unmanned aircraft cannot be higher than 400 feet
above ground level, unless the small unmanned aircraft:
(1) Is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure; and
(2) Does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure’s immediate
uppermost limit.

For the sake of example, it looks like one can fly a SUA 400' above a 400' building which would make the AGL 800'?? No?

In addition, the regs say 107.51 can be waivered. So SFC to 1000 ft. is entirely possible.

[Frank Giger]

This part of the reg makes perfect sense.

I'm thinking power line inspection with a UAV.