For more information about small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operations, review the resources below.
FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Website (http://www.faa.gov/uas)
- Online UAS Registration
- FAA guidance on small UAS registration and marking
- Guidance for public use
- 49 CFR 44809: Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned
- Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)
- B4UFly Mobile Application (Note: This application is designed for situational awareness purposes for small UAS operations.)
- FAA DroneZone Portal to register a drone, report a small UAS accident, or apply for an FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (https://drs.faa.gov)
- Advisory Circulars, including:
- AC 107-2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (small UAS) (as amended)
- AC 91-57, Model Aircraft Operating Standards (for model operators conducting recreational UAS operations)
- Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including:
- 14 CFR Part 107, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- 14 CFR Part 48, Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft
- 14 CFR § 61.56, Flight Review
- 14 CFR Part 89, Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft
- 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B, Flight Rules
- 14 CFR § 99.7, Special Security Instructions
- 14 CFR § 375.43, Navigation of Foreign Civil Aircraft within the United States
FAA Regulations and Policies Website (https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/policy_library/)
- Forms
- Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
- Orders and Notices
- Policy and Guidance
- Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
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FAA Airman Testing Standards Branch (AFS-630) Website (http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/)
- Testing Resources
- Reference Handbooks, including:
- Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK)
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Handbook (FAA-H-8083-24) (availability to be determined (TBD))
- Airman Certification Standards, including:
- Unmanned Aircraft System Airman Certification Standards
- Knowledge Testing Authorization Requirements Matrix
- Airman Knowledge Test Guides, including:
- Remote Pilot Knowledge Test Guide
- Link for a practice test for the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) Knowledge Test
- Knowledge Testing
- Commercial Testing Center List (Knowledge Testing Centers)
- Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot (FAA-CT-8080-2H)
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FAA Airline Safety Website (http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/)
- FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)
- Information for Operators (InFo)
- Safety Alert for Operators (SAFOs), including:
- SAFO 10017, Risks in Transporting Lithium Batteries in Cargo by Aircraft
- SAFO 15010, Carriage of Spare Lithium Batteries in Carry-on and Checked Baggage
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Other FAA Web Resources
- Aeronautical Chart User's Guide for terms, symbols, and related resources
- Become a Drone Pilot webpage for information about application procedures for a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating
- Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly the Airport/Facility Directory) for detailed information about individual airports
- Flight Service website for weather briefings (requires a free account)
- Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) Locations
- Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)
- Legal Interpretations webpage
- Remote ID for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) webpage
- Sectional Aeronautical Chart webpage
- UAS DoC webpage to confirm that an unmanned aircraft serial number is listed in an FAA-approved Declaration of Compliance (DoC) (expected availability after 3/6/2021)
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Outside Web Resources
- Department of Transportation Foreign Air Carrier Economic Licensing Website
- FCC Licensing website that provides information about frequency spectrum authorization
- GPS.gov website that provides known global positioning system (GPS) outages and reports
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Voluntary Best Practices for UAS Privacy, Transparency, and Accountability
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Advisory to Operators of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the United States
- National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center (AWC) website, a free, web-based service that does not require registration and offers important weather products, such as Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR) and Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
- Naval Observatory website that includes the Federal Air Almanac with customizable tables to determine sunrise and sunset at your location
- Title 49 CFR Part 830, Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records
