Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-28 · Effective 2016-08-29 · 81 FR 42064
Document
Document number
2016-15079
Federal Register citation
81 FR 42064
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2016-06-28
Effective date
2016-08-29
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2015-0150
Abstract
The FAA is amending its regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System. These changes address the operation of unmanned aircraft systems and certification of their remote pilots. This rule will also prohibit model aircraft from endangering the safety of the National Airspace System.