Source: http://iflyamerica.org/certificate_requirements_for_small_uas.asp
Timestamp: 2018-09-24 10:25:28
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Certificate Requirements for Small UAS
A Look at Hobbyist vs. Commercial Requirements for small UAS
Last year (2016), the FAA launched its long awaited Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) regulations with the new Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107. The immediate response from the UAS (more popularly called drone) community was: Do I need a part 107 Remote Pilot certificate for my operation? For the majority of us, the answer was: it depends, but probably no. For others, the answer is a clear yes. Here is a quick look at when you need a certificate and when you don’t. We will also offer some tips for each type of operation.
For further advice on flying for fun, we turn to Ken Kelley, the FAA Safety Team’s (FAASTeam) Lead for UAS Outreach. “The most common mistake we see with new, small UAS (sUAS) users is that they get their new sUAS, charge it up, and go fly without knowing if they are near an airport or what the regulations and local statutes say about sUAS flights,”	Kelley explains. “Another issue is that all sUAS must be registered with the FAA prior to any outside flight operations. This is why I always recommend that people just starting out first go straight to faa.gov/uas, then try to locate a local model aircraft or UAS club in their area,” Kelley says. This is more than just good advice. If you’re a hobbyist and not operating under part 107, Federal law requires you to operate within the safety guidelines of nationwide community-based organization. Kelley also notes that these clubs can be a great resource since they are familiar with both model aircraft/UAS operations and your local area. “They can point you toward good flying spots, make suggestions that could improve your skills, and tell you where you shouldn’t be flying to avoid trouble.” It’s important to remember that regardless of whether you hold a remote pilot airman certificate or not, you’re still a pilot operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) and that comes with important responsibilities.
The FAA has spent considerable time and effort defining compensation, so agency attorneys are very familiar with the methods used as work-arounds. For a more in-depth discussion of compensation and specifically how it affects non-commercial pilots, see the article “Come Fly with Me ...” in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of FAA Safety Briefing.
Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft (§ 10 7. 2 5) *
Visual line of sight aircraft operation (§ 10 7. 31) *
Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraf t (§ 107.51)