Drone Remote ID & Operations Over People

[dirkclod]

Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the United States​

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​ U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the United States​ WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. These rules come at a time when drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector – with currently over 1.7 million drone registrations and 203,000 FAA-certificated remote pilots. Remote ID will help mitigate risks associated with expanded drone operations, such as flights over people and at night, and both rules support technological and operational innovation and advancements. “These final rules carefully address safety, security and privacy concerns while advancing opportunities for innovation and utilization of drone technology,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Remote ID (PDF) is a major step toward the full integration of drones into the national airspace system. Remote ID provides identification of drones in flight as well as the location of their control stations, providing crucial information to our national security agencies and law enforcement partners, and other officials charged with ensuring public safety. Airspace awareness reduces the risk of drone interference with other aircraft and people and property on the ground. Equipping drones with Remote ID technology builds on previous steps taken by the FAA and the drone industry to integrate operations safely into the national airspace system. Part 107 of the federal aviation regulations currently prohibits covered drone operations over people and at night unless the operator obtains a waiver from the FAA. The new FAA regulations jointly provide increased flexibility to conduct certain small UAS without obtaining waiver. “The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations such as the delivery of packages.” The Remote ID rule (PDF) applies to all operators of drones that require FAA registration. There are three ways to comply with the operational requirements: 1. Operate a standard Remote ID drone that broadcasts identification and location information of the drone and control station; 2. Operate a drone with a Remote ID broadcast module (may be a separate device attached to the drone), which broadcasts identification, location, and take-off information; or 3. Operate a drone without Remote ID but at specific FAA-recognized identification areas. The Operations Over People and at Night rule (PDF) applies to Part 107 operators. The ability to fly over people and moving vehicles varies depending on the level of risk a small drone operation presents to people on the ground. Operations are permitted based on four categories, which can be found in the executive summary (PDF) accompanying the rule. Additionally, this rule allows for operations at night under certain conditions. The final rule requires that small drone operators have their remote pilot certificate and identification in their physical possession when operating, ready to present to authorities if needed. This rule also expands the class of authorities who may request these forms from a remote pilot. The final rule replaces the requirement to complete a recurrent test every 24 calendar months with the requirement to complete updated recurrent training that includes operating at night in identified subject areas. Both rules will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Remote ID rule includes two compliance dates. Drone manufacturers will have 18 months to begin producing drones with Remote ID, with operators having an additional year to start using drones with Remote ID.

 

[rxlawdude]

Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the United States​

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​ ​ U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the United States​ WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones. The new rules will require Remote Identification (Remote ID) of drones and allow operators of small drones to fly over people and at night under certain conditions. These rules come at a time when drones represent the fastest-growing segment in the entire transportation sector – with currently over 1.7 million drone registrations and 203,000 FAA-certificated remote pilots. Remote ID will help mitigate risks associated with expanded drone operations, such as flights over people and at night, and both rules support technological and operational innovation and advancements. “These final rules carefully address safety, security and privacy concerns while advancing opportunities for innovation and utilization of drone technology,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Remote ID (PDF) is a major step toward the full integration of drones into the national airspace system. Remote ID provides identification of drones in flight as well as the location of their control stations, providing crucial information to our national security agencies and law enforcement partners, and other officials charged with ensuring public safety. Airspace awareness reduces the risk of drone interference with other aircraft and people and property on the ground. Equipping drones with Remote ID technology builds on previous steps taken by the FAA and the drone industry to integrate operations safely into the national airspace system. Part 107 of the federal aviation regulations currently prohibits covered drone operations over people and at night unless the operator obtains a waiver from the FAA. The new FAA regulations jointly provide increased flexibility to conduct certain small UAS without obtaining waiver. “The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “They get us closer to the day when we will more routinely see drone operations such as the delivery of packages.” The Remote ID rule (PDF) applies to all operators of drones that require FAA registration. There are three ways to comply with the operational requirements: 1. Operate a standard Remote ID drone that broadcasts identification and location information of the drone and control station; 2. Operate a drone with a Remote ID broadcast module (may be a separate device attached to the drone), which broadcasts identification, location, and take-off information; or 3. Operate a drone without Remote ID but at specific FAA-recognized identification areas. The Operations Over People and at Night rule (PDF) applies to Part 107 operators. The ability to fly over people and moving vehicles varies depending on the level of risk a small drone operation presents to people on the ground. Operations are permitted based on four categories, which can be found in the executive summary (PDF) accompanying the rule. Additionally, this rule allows for operations at night under certain conditions. The final rule requires that small drone operators have their remote pilot certificate and identification in their physical possession when operating, ready to present to authorities if needed. This rule also expands the class of authorities who may request these forms from a remote pilot. The final rule replaces the requirement to complete a recurrent test every 24 calendar months with the requirement to complete updated recurrent training that includes operating at night in identified subject areas. Both rules will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Remote ID rule includes two compliance dates. Drone manufacturers will have 18 months to begin producing drones with Remote ID, with operators having an additional year to start using drones with Remote ID.

I'm not an aviation attorney, but it appears to me that DJI drones would be classified as "Standard Remote ID drone." If so, my new Mavic Air 2 won't be a boat anchor. I hope.

 

[old man mavic]

looks like you are going to be doing a lot of reading like we have had to do here in the UK ,

 

[Thomas B]

I read the full text of the FAA document, https://www.faa.gov/news/media/attachments/RemoteID_Final_Rule.pdf
It still seems unclear as to drones produced before the above final rule... guess I’ll contact a couple of FAA folks and try to find out.

Guess I’m good for about 2 years all things as they are.

 

[roboscan]

Is the FAA talking about using ADS-B for drone and remote locating or some other system? I know the Mavic Air 2, for instance, can receive ADS-B (AirSense) but I didn't think it can transmit.

Does anyone know (yet) if this means that we would have to get add-on hardware to continue to use our brand new MA2s or is there a chance there already is some on-board hardware in the remote or the aircraft can serve the purpose of transmitting location to make the government happy?

 

[Thomas B]

ADSB seems specifically excused as a solution as I read the document.

 

[RandyBullard]

Can anyone translate the Class 1/2/3 drone requirements into allowable commercial models?

If I were to get my 107 and wanted to fly at night and/or passing over people and vehicles, what drone could I use for that? Are after-market prop guards sufficient to meet the "no laceration" requirement?

 

[dirkclod]

Sorry guys I didn't see BigA had already posted this.FAA Release NEW rules for UAS Operations
Let's just move over to that as he knows way more on this than anyone.
Sorry for the duplicate.

 

[Thomas B]

Sorry guys I didn't see BigA had already posted this.FAA Release NEW rules for UAS Operations
Let's just move over to that as he knows way more on this than anyone.
Sorry for the duplicate.

Good move!
This link will get to post #1 FAA Release NEW rules for UAS Operations

...above in your post took me to the second page of the thread. Just being sure members see it all.