The recently signed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by President Trump establishes new conditions for recreational use of drones and immediately repeals the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.<\/p>\n
The agency is evaluating the impacts of this change in the law and how implementation will proceed. The FAA says the Reauthorization Act cannot be fully implemented immediately, so users should continue to follow all current policies and guidance with respect to recreational use of drones:<\/p>\n
Fly for hobby or recreation only<\/p>\n
Register your model aircraft<\/p>\n
Fly within visual line-of-sight<\/p>\n
Follow community-based safety guidelines and fly within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization<\/p>\n
Fly a drone under 55 lbs. unless certified by a community-based organization<\/p>\n
Never fly near other aircraft<\/p>\n
Never fly near emergency response efforts<\/p>\n
Updated direction and guidance will be provided as the FAA implements this new legislation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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