# Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-28 · Effective 2016-08-29 · 81 FR 42064
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-15079
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 42064
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/28/2016-15079/operation-and-certification-of-small-unmanned-aircraft-systems)
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