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US FAA outlines restrictions for model aircraft in wake of reckless use |
June 24, 2014
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Monday interpreted existing rules to prohibit hobbyists’ model aircraft from flying within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of an airport without clearance from the airport or ground control.The guidance follows incidents involving the reckless use of unmanned model aircraft near airports and involving large crowds of people, FAA said. The U.S. National Park Service last week banned the operation of drones amidst concerns about the safety of people and harassment of animals.Model aircraft hobbyists have to ensure that the aircraft is visible to the operator at all times without viewing aids like binoculars, and is not used for commercial purposes, the FAA said. The aircraft should not weigh more than 55 pounds (25 kilograms), including the weight of the payload and fuel, unless it’s certified by an aeromodeling community-based organizationTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2367120/us-faa-outlines-restrictions-for-model-aircraft-in-wake-of-reckless-use.html#tk.rss_all
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