National FAASTeam Presented to: By: Date: August 2021 Federal Aviation

National FAASTeam Presented to: By: Date: August 2021 Federal Aviation Administration 1

The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) Anyone who wants to fly under 49 USC 44809 must complete TRUST – Part 107 certificate holders who wish to fly under 44809, must complete TRUST TRUST is available now TRUST is only available online TRUST is free There are no age limits TO TAKE TRUST Federal Aviation Administration 2

Are the VLOS criteria in 107.31 different at night than during day? The VLOS performance criteria in 107.31 remain the same in all conditions, day or night With unaided vision, in day or night, you must see the drone well enough to know its – – – – – – Location Altitude Attitude Direction of flight Obstacle clearance Not pose a hazard to other aircraft, nor people and property in the air or ground Visual acuity is much less in low/no light conditions, so reality is that the distances that one can comply with those criteria are much less Federal Aviation Administration 3

VLOS 107.31 at Night How far away is the bird image? What’s the altitude? Are those lights from drones? How do u know with vision unaided? Any visual illusions affecting your confidence? Federal Aviation Administration 4

Who are “persons directly participating in the operation.” See the preamble to part 107 Vol. 81 No. 124, dated June 2016; RIN 2120– AJ60 “The operation” means the sUAS operation itself – It pertains only to the UAS “flight crew” Not the other firefighters participating in the fire operation Not the other LEOs working the crash/crime scene Not the other construction workers Not the other SAR team members Not the sports team being filmed Federal Aviation Administration 5

Have any DOCs/MOCs been approved yet for Ops Over People? As of 20 August 2021 when this slide was made. Here’s the website to check the list of approved Means of Compliance and Declarations of Compliance https:// uasdoc.faa.gov/login This means that anyone wanting to fly over people under part 107 today must have a waiver to 107.39, or only use a CAT 1 drone Federal Aviation Administration 6

What’s a CAT 1 Drone? Flown under part 107 Weighs max 0.55 pounds – Weight limit calculation includes all attachments and/or payload Has no exposed parts that can cause human skin lacerations No requirement to mark the drone as CAT 1 This is a CAT on a hot tin roof This is not a CAT 1 drone Additionally, sustained flight over open air assemblies of people requires compliance with part 89 (Remote ID), even for CAT 1 drones Federal Aviation Administration 7

What’s the story on Section 350 of PL 115-254 (in particular, educational use of drones as rec fliers)? Section 350 is in effect now “Eligible” program participants can fly under 49 USC 44809 Institutions of Higher Learning listed in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 are eligible JROTC programs are eligible Educational programs chartered by a FAA-recognized CBO are eligible (BUT.there are no FAA recognized CBOs yet) Most primary and secondary schools are NOT eligible for Section 350 Federal Aviation Administration 8

How can a primary or secondary school fly drones today (outside)? Join a JROTC program, or Teacher/instructor gets their part 107 certificate Uncertificated students fly under part 107, under the close supervision of the part 107 certificated teacher/instructor See 107.12(a)(2) Another option is to follow the AGC interp that instructor has 107 certificate and students fly as rec fliers (but students must take TRUST in that case) or wait until they get chartered by a FAA-recognized CBO, and both teacher and students take TRUST, and fly under 44809 When CBOs become recognized by the FAA, getting chartered by a FAArecognized CBO is an option Federal Aviation Administration 9

UAS in primary and secondary schools Flying indoors no FAA rules apply Nothing prevents students from flying under the direct supervision of a part 107 certificated RPIC (teacher), See 107.12(a)(2) Section 350 is an option, not a mandate Remember that to fly under 44809, that person must take TRUST (students included) Best practice: anyone teaching part 107 knowledge should have a part 107 certificate Federal Aviation Administration 10

Does LAANC Work for night authorizations now? LAANC has been modified to allow for night authorizations as of 9 August 2021 UAS Service Suppliers have until 30 September to update their systems – Remember that for any airspace that reverts to Class G, LAANC is not applicable – Grid maps may still show however, but are not applicable when Class G Federal Aviation Administration 11

How much is the fee at the Aeronautical Knowledge Testing Center (AKTC)? The fee is now 175 for the initial UAS part 107 test which must be taken at the AKTC The recurrent courses are free and available on FAASafety.gov Federal Aviation Administration 12

Is the comment period still open for the draft AC 91-57C? The comment period closed on 9 August The FAA is adjudicating the comments Stay tuned for the issuance of the final version of the Advisory Circular Federal Aviation Administration 13

September 13–19, 2021 This virtual safety campaign features events and specially created content and daily themes Register your event here: https://dronesafetyawarenessweek.com/ Get more info here: https ://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/events cal endar/drone safety awareness / Reach out to your FPM for more information Federal Aviation Administration 14