sUAS Information

Regulations

Recreation vs Commercial

• Recreational
  • Requirements
    • Pass the TRUST test through FAA, this is online
    • If over drone weighs more than .55 lbs, register with FAA as recreational
  •  Definition
    • Flying for simply please and fun
    • Cannot be flying to make money or the furtherance of a business
• Commercial
  • Requirements
    • Pass your part 107
    • All drones registered with FAA as Commercial
  • Definition
    • Flying to make money
    • Furthering of a business

Classes of drones

• There are three different classes of drones that are based off of weight
  • .55 lbs and less
  • More than .55 lbs to 55 lbs
  • Over 55 lbs
• These drones all have different restrictions of where you can fly and how they can be utilized.
  • Visit the FAA website to see what rules and regulations apply directly to your manufacturer specific drone.

Drones Types

General Photography

• DJI
• Autel EVO
• Skydio

Note there are many other manufacturers of drones.

Thermal Imagery

• DJI
• Autel

Note there are many other manufacturers of drones.

Spatial Imagery

Drone Options

• DJI
• Nutel

Note there are many other manufacturers of drones.

Software Options

• PIX4D
• Agisoft Metashape
• Virtual Surveyor