Any operator with a valid section 44807 exemption or previously issued section 333. The federal aviation administration faa through the secretary of transportation has drastically stepped up its allowance of section 333 petition exemptions for the commercial use of uas uav drones. What you need to know to legally operate your drone under new. The exemption is granted under condition that you are truly operating a. Uav operators agree that the faas exemption process gives u. Under this grant of exemption, a pic must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. University of kentucky, the uas has been registered with the faa and the faa has issued a 333 exemption and coa to the commercial operator or the operator meets the requirements for small unmanned aircraft part 107 in title 14 code of. The approval of this coa is effective only with an approved section 333 faa grant of exemption. Almost 200 hundred days after section 333 exemption submission, skyfutures has received its approval to begin commercial uav operations in united states national airspace. Faa 333 exemption holders commercial drone operators in america. Proof that the production is using a uas operator who has received an faa 333 exemption.
The faa will jointly issue a blanket coa for flights at or below 400 feet to all uas operators with a section 333 exemption. Faa 333 exemptions database this is a csd research document. To apply for a certificate of authorization or waiver coa, please visit. An analysis of the exemptions, as reflected in the chart below, shows that nearly half are for applications involving photography, including videography and film production. In fact, some of the new rules are less restrictive and more flexible than those imposed on operators in certain section 333 exemption decisions. Special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems section. Jul 07, 2015 this is what the faa is saying on everyones 333 exemption. At the end of july, the faa granted its 1,000th exemption. Faa section 333 coa processing faa section 333 special rules for uavs faa special airworthiness certification faa temporary flight restrictions faa uas guidance for law enforcement. The faa is currently considering exemptions under section 333 from several different entities. To apply for a certificate of authorization or waiver coa, please visit the uas civil coa portal at. Small uas coa support leptron unmanned aircraft systems.
Faa section 333 coa processing uav pilot training school. What you need to know to legally operate your drone under. You can view the exemption requests at regulations. Apr 20, 2015 specifically, section 333 grants commercial drone users permission to operate both rotorcraft and fixedwinged uavs.
Your quick overview of americas faa 333 exempt drone operators. Date company category aircraft location description. Faa letterhead dated and signed with an exemption number and. Nov, 2015 its a bit timeconsuming, but plenty of people have successfully navigated the process on their own.
Public guidance for petitions for exemption filed under section 333 this document provides guidance to people who are interested in submitting a petition for exemption to the faa to operate unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system nas. Jul 17, 2015 hire a faa section 333 exemption attorney. You may also be wondering what happens to your section 333 exemption grant or petition for exemption. The faa requires you to have a 333 exemption and the accompanying certificate of authorization coa. The faa stated in early 2014 that they would begin fasttracking commercial uav use through the socalled section 333 exemption process. All personnel aware of duties and responsibilities. Under this grant of exemption, a pic must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or. This coa allows flights anywhere in the country at or below 200 feet except in restricted airspace, close to airports, and other areas, such as major cities where the faa prohibits uas operations.
As you know an faa exemption 333 must be submitted for approval prior to operations. The exemption must be for motion picture, television and new media. This exemption, the list of approved unmanned aircraft systems uas under section 333 at regulatory docket faa 20073330 at. Supervisors meet knowledge and skill requirements, unless exempted from nonapplicable parts. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the uas and conduct its. City of huntington beach, ca huntington beach drone information. In the third of a series of insights, nick rogers talks about the regulatory process in the us and recent section 333 approval for commercial drone operations in america. Track your log files, flight timeslocations, data storage of photos, videos etc. The exemption is granted under condition that you are truly operating a uav and must follow guidelines within the exemption. Specifically, this document outlines the faas exemption process and describes the information. Uas may be used for research, educational activities, and other mines activities when the use is pursuant to the following. How to get a section 333 exemption from the faa with tim. Dronemapper faa 333 exemptions benefits, limitations and. Petitioning for exemption under section 44807 special.
Petitioning for exemption under section 333 aerial drone. The faa may impose limitations or provisions if the applicant fails to accurately describe operational and technical details regarding their intended operations. Unless you have a specific coa that allows something different, some of the things you must do include. Review the public guidance for petitions for exemption pdf. In march, the agency began issuing blanket certificates of waiver or authorization coas to section 333 exemption holders. Faa 333 exemptions benefits, limitations and suggestions pierre stoermer, ceo we were happily surprised when we learned of the blanket exemption for a flight height of 200 feet or lower, above ground, for. Special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems. If you are affected by a regulation in title 14 of the code of federal regulations 14 cfr, then you may petition for an exemption from any rule issued by faa under its statutory authority. Faa 333 exemptions benefits, limitations and suggestions. Amended 61615 362015falconskycam photofilm, real estate, agriculture dji phantom 2.
The operator must have an operations manual that contains at least. Pilots retain licensing documentation and keep it on their person along with the faa registration certificate during uas usage. Requirements for the use of unmanned aircraft systems uas. Aug 26, 2015 section 333 conditions and limitations imposed by the faa.
If you live in the united states and make income flying a uav, you are currently required by the faa to have a 333 exemption. Faa form 77111 uas coa blanket coa for any operator issued a valid section 333 grant of exemption small uas operations 400 feet and below for commercial purposes march 2016 page 2 of 7 standard provisions a. In this grant of exemption, name of operator is hereafter referred to as the operator. Any operator with a valid section 333 grant of exemption can operate using this coa, unless it conflicts with their grant of.
Blanket coa for any operator issued a valid section 333 grant of exemption small uas operations 200 feet and below for commercial purposes july 2015 page 2 of 6 standard provisions a. There is in fact no specific law that a 333 exemption protects you from, because there is no actual law or regulation prohibiting commercial operation of a uas. The uses are varied and many but the majority of 333 holders are flying multirotors. Section 333 conditions and limitations imposed by the faa. You are ready to fly your drone for commercial use. Specifically, section 333 grants commercial drone users permission to operate both rotorcraft and fixedwinged uavs. Im in the southeast region and looking to use my brand new inpire 1 for commercial ops. This authority replaces section 333 of the faa modernization and reform act of 2012 fmra pdf p. Oct 26, 2016 333 exemption required documents in order for a production to be considered for a permit involving a uas, the following documentation is required.
The next most frequent industries cited in approved exemption petitions. This will provide valuable insight as to what the faa is approving under section 333. Sep 29, 2015 the exemption itself is just a way for the faa to ensure your aircraft is safe to fly and that it has the proper identification markings as is required of all aircraft in the national airspace. Unols unmanned aerial systems uas operations from the. Us safety guys appreciate those who make the effort 333 approvals are being obtained by operators who really seem to be willing to be good fl. Record registration number and the faa docket number from exemption or coa see reverse. Unmanned aircraft systems drone policy inside mines. Obtain an faa 333 exemption grant these are usually issued to a public entity like a university. The details of the faas section 333 exemptions nobody is. What law, specifically, does a 333 exemption from the faa.
What you need to now to legally operate your drone under new faa regulation 2 on august 29th, 2016 the commercial drone industry changed forever. The federal aviation administration faa, which governs unmanned aircraft. Course description part 107 is now active for most commercial uas operations in the us however this video course and materials will walk you through the steps and paperwork needed to apply and obtain your faa section 333 exemption to operate uas commercially. This is what the faa is saying on everyones 333 exemption. With the help of this course i was able to file my own 333 exemption and am confident the faa will find my petition complete and containing all relevant information. Dec 06, 2016 the faa amended the 5,529 section 333 exemptions. What is it like filing for a section 333 exemption with. Federal aviation administration public guidance for. Specifically, this document outlines the faa s exemption process and describes the information. If you dont already have a coa, you probably wont need one when the new drone rules go into effect. This exemption means that the faa has determined that you are a safe and reliable pilot, granting you permission to fly commercially. Nov 01, 2015 see authorizations granted via section 333 exemption see instructions for filing an exemption request read the section 333 faqs for answers to common questions. Yamaha seeks the exemptions pursuant to section 333 of the faa modernization and reform act of 2012, pub. The faa will issue a blanket coa for flights at or below 400 feet to all uas operators with a section 44807 exemption.
The faa makes these exemptions on a casebycase basis. Its a bit timeconsuming, but plenty of people have successfully navigated the process on their own. Operator must possess all of the following documents. However, your section 333 exemption remains valid until it expires. You will have to take a check ride and have an endorsement from an instructor to be legal. What are the faa section 333 conditions and limitations. Faa section 333, exemption, drone and n number registration, coa application assistance, faa coa. If you already have a certificate of waiver or authorization under your section 333 exemption a coa you can continue to fly under the coa limitations until it expires. To operate under this exemption, you will need to apply for a certificate of waiver or authorization coa. Everything you need and more to fly legally with the faa. Faa section 333 exemption amendment update youtube. Public aircraft entities may choose to operate as civil aircraft under part 107, as section 333 exemption aircraft, or as certified aircraft, but cannot operate as both public and civil aircraft at the same time, nor under part 107 and a section 333 exemption at the same time. Public guidance for petitions for exemption filed under section 333.
Specifically, they prioritized the fields of filmmaking, powerline and flare stack inspection, and precision agriculture. Oct 31 nov 2, 2016 las vegas 3 107 may or may not be all you need the new rules for nonhobbyist small unmanned aircraft uas operations, aka part 107, establish various stipulations for anyone who wants to operate a drone for commercial purposes. Uas operated under pl 11295, section 333 exemption. Faa 333 exemption holders suas news the business of drones. I have my faa section 333 exemption 3d robotics drone forum. The federal aviation administrations faa new small drone rule formally known as part 107 is effective on august 29. The biggest question is whether you are better off flying under the provisions of part 107, or. You may also petition the administrator to issue, amend, or repeal a rule. Operate five 5 miles or more away from john wayne airport. This now allows older 333 exemption holders to register their drone via part 48, conduct flight instruction, etc. Requirements for the use of unmanned aircraft systems. What is it like filing for a section 333 exemption with the.
Mar 05, 2015 on feb 6th we were granted a section 333 exemption from the faa allowing us to operate suas for commercial agriculture use. The faa does provide waiverspermission on a case by case basis the section 333 is a exemption to many of the requirements that really do not apply to a uav. Federal aviation administration public guidance for petitions. Faa section 333 exemption letters, which are publicly available on the faas website, as well as the petitions for exemption submitted by wouldbe nonrecreational drone operators, which are available on the public docket at regulations. Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. See authorizations granted via section 333 exemption see instructions for filing an exemption request read the section 333 faqs for answers to common questions. Faa 333 exemptions benefits, limitations and suggestions pierre stoermer, ceo 20150510 we were happily surprised when we learned of the blanket exemption for a flight height of 200 feet or lower, above ground, for commercial uas operators with the 333 granted. May 09, 2015 faa 333 exemptions benefits, limitations and suggestions pierre stoermer, ceo we were happily surprised when we learned of the blanket exemption for a flight height of 200 feet or lower, above ground, for commercial uas operators with the 333 granted. We are currently finalizing contracts with our customer and working on the required coas and other documentation in order to proceed with flight operations for the 2015 growing season. Petitioning for exemption under section 44807 special authority for. A table of current section 333 exemptions granted by the faa. Section 333 exemption congressional exemption from the prohibition of commercial uas flights uas unmanned aircraft systems uas registration each aircraft must have an faa number starts with n or fa unols universitynational oceanographic laboratory system utc universal time coordinated uv ultraviolet. Who they are, where they are and what they operate. To fly an unmanned aircraft that weighs 55 pounds or more, operators need to apply for an exemption under the special authority for certain unmanned systems 49 u.
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