81 FAA Releases the sUAS NPRM

The FAA has finally released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for sUAS. The document contains the proposed regulations governing the commercial use of small UAVs.In this episode, we take a first look at the NPRM and consider the proposed requirements for pilot certification, training, UAS registration, maintenance and inspection, and model aircraft. We also discuss the alternatives considered by the FAA, but not included in the NPRM, and how the public can submit comments about the proposal to the FAA.Docket FAA-2015-0150, Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft SystemsLeaked FAA Document Provides Glimpse Into Drone RegulationsInadvertently Posted FAA Document Provides Insights Into Forthcoming Drone RegulationsFAA proposes to allow commercial drone use