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FAA - ANSWERFederal Aviation Administration
sUAS - ANSWERSmall Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aka., drone, UA, UAS)
NAS - ANSWERNational Airspace System
Small unmanned aircraft - ANSWER-Weigh less than 55 pounds (25 kg), including
everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft
-Are operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on
the aircraft
sUAS includes the - ANSWERunmanned aircraft itself and its associated elements
that are required for safe operation, such as communication links and components
that control the aircraft.
14 CFR 101.41 - ANSWERamateur rockets, moored balloons, or unmanned free
balloons, kites, operations conducted outside the US, public aircraft operations, and
air carrier operations
14 CFR Part 107 addresses - ANSWERsUAS classification, certification, and
operational limitations (civil small unmanned aircraft)
inflight emergency - ANSWERis an unexpected and unforeseen serious occurrence
or situation that requires urgent, prompt action
In case of an inflight emergency - ANSWERthe PIC is permitted to deviate from any
rule of Part 107 to the extent necessary to respond to that emergency. In this case,
the PIC is required, upon FAA request to send a written report to the FAA explaining
the deviation. Emergency actions should be done in a way that minimizes injury and
damage to property.
PIC - ANSWERPilot-in-command
CS - ANSWERcontrol station-an interface used by the remote pilot or the person
manipulating the controls to control the flight path of the sUA
Corrective lenses - ANSWERSpectacles or contact lenses.
Model Aircraft - ANSWERAn Unmanned Aircraft (UA) that is capable of sustained
flight in the atmosphere;
flown within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the person operating the aircraft;
and flown for hobby or recreational purposes.