Commerical UAV Use
NPR interview FAA Chief Huerta
In a recent interview by national public radio, FAA administrator Michael Huerta referred to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as ‘Unmanned Aircraft’. It appears the decision has been made that remote controlled model aircraft (RCMA) are now being considered ‘aircraft’ as it relates to commercial UAV use. This could have huge implications for both hobbyist and people planning on commercial UAV use. Even though laws don’t exist at the current time for RCMA used for commercial purposes
‘aircraft’ used for commercial purposes do have such rules and regulations. If this interview gives any indication as to what the FAA is planning to do then get ready for the onslaught of regulations. The implications of UAVs being labled aircraft will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact from persons flying the UAVs to the manufacturers of the UAVs. This would mandate federal registration of the aircraft, in this case the UAV, inspections, certification of aircraft and pilot and much, much more. For more information on commercial UAV use please click here