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Part 2: The Laws & Licensing Required for Including Drones in Your Business - GAF Blog
on January 27, 2017 at 11:09 am
In Part 1, we discussed the potential benefits of using drone technology in the roofing industry. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as buying a drone online, opening the package, and flying it at your next job. Although the FAA has updated the regulations to make it possible for companies to legally use drones, there are still processes and procedures to follow. In addition to the FAA regulations, certain state and local laws may also apply to your use of drone technology. Learning about the rules and risks is the first step toward including drones in your business, and GAF is here to help!
The FAA has put into effect Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, which defines the rules for any drone usage that is not recreational or hobby-flying (defined as enjoyment and not for work, business purposes, or for compensation or hire). This means if you’re using a drone in coordination with any work, you must adhere to FAA rules and regulations, including the following:
Obtain a remote pilot certificate that includes an aeronautical knowledge test
Check airspace regulations
Administer pre-flight check
Follow other operational rules, including:
Must operate within a visual line-of-sight (VLOS); first-person-view technology is not acceptable
Operate only in daylight hours
Must yield right-of-way to all other aircraft
May operate in Class G airspace without ATC permission; other airspace is restricted
Maximum height 400 feet above ground level (may be higher if within 400 feet of a structure)
Restricts flight over persons not involved in drone operation unless they are in a covered structure or vehicle
6. Please visit the FAA website for a complete understanding of the FAA’s rule and regulations.
Failure to follows these rules and regulations could result in significant criminal and civil fines, penalties, and imprisonment
According to the FAA’s guidance, failure to register a drone for commercial usage could result in civil fines of $27,500 and criminal fines of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years
Fortunately, the FAA has put together a great deal of information to help people understand and follow these regulations. Here are a few helpful FAA links:
• https://www.faa.gov/uas/faqs/ – UAS FAQ’s
• FAA drone rules and regulations (pdf)
• FAA test centers (pdf)
• Remote pilot study guide (pdf)
Make sure you’re covered: Many insurers do not cover drone flights but there are other companies or policies that may be available. Be sure to check your liability insurance before flying a drone. Talk to your providers and make sure you are covered before operating!
We at GAF walk the talk. We had one of our CARE trainers, Brian Cornelius, take the test and he passed! Here’s what he said about the experience: “The test was challenging but easily passable if you do a little bit of homework and studying. There are lots of paid training classes available and paid apps that can help, but I simply downloaded the free study guide from the FAA and read the FAA part 107 summary. Do a little bit of studying and you’ll be fine.”
So start studying and be sure to fly by the rules! That way, you can enjoy the many benefits of using drone technology to bring added safety, accuracy, and savings to the roofing industry.
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