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FAA Is Deputizing Police Forces Across The U.S.In The Fight Against Illegal Drone Use
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Seeks-Police-Help-Controlling-Drone-Use223376-1.html FAA Seeks Police Help Controlling Drone Use By Russ Niles | January 11, 2015 The FAA is deputizing police forces across the U.S. in the fight against illegal drone use. The agency has issued a 12-page guide http://www.faa.gov/uas/law_enforcement/ to law-enforcement agencies enlisting their help in stemming the "considerable increase in the unauthorized use" of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). Of course, the police don't really have the authority to enforce airspace regulations so the agency is asking that law enforcement do the legwork when illegal drone use is suspected. "State and local police are often in the best position to immediately investigate unauthorized UAS operations, and as appropriate, to stop them," the agency said in a news release posted Jan. 8. http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=81244 The FAA says it would be most helpful if law enforcement interviewed witnesses, tracked down the drone operators, collected evidence and then notified local FAA inspectors. The FAA would then take over prosecuting the perpetrators. "The FAA's goal is to promote voluntary compliance by educating individual UAS operators about how they can operate safely under current regulations and laws, but the guidance makes clear the agency's authority to pursue legal enforcement action against persons who endanger the safety of the National Airspace System," the news release says. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/media/FAA_UAS-PO_LEA_Guidance.pdf 1 LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR SUSPECTED UNAUTHORIZED UAS OPERATIONS Issue There is evidence of a considerable increase in the unauthorized use of small, inexpensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by individuals and organizations, including companies. The FAA retains the responsibility for enforcing Federal Aviation Regulations, including those applicable to the use of UAS. The agency recognizes though that State and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) are often in the best position to deter, detect, immediately investigate, 1 and, as appropriate, 2 pursue enforcement actions to stop unauthorized or unsafe UAS operations. The information provided below is intended to support the partnership between the FAA and LEAs in addressing these activities. Discussion The general public, a wide variety of organizations, including private sector (e.g., commercial companies), non-governmental (e.g., volunteer organizations), and governmental entities (e.g., local agencies) continue to demonstrate significant interest in UAS. The benefits offered by this type of aircraft are substantial and the FAA is committed to integrating UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). This introduction, however, must address important safety and security considerations. The increasing number of cases of unauthorized use of UAS is a serious concern for the FAA and, in terms of safety and security challenges, many of its interagency partners. This document is intended to assist LEAs in understanding the legal framework that serves as the basis for FAA legal enforcement action a gainst UAS operators for unauthorized and/or unsafe UAS operations (Section 1) and to provide guidance regarding the role of LEAs in deterring, detecting, and investigating unauthorized and/or unsafe UAS operations (Section 2). SECTION 1. Basic Legal Mandates The FAA’s safety mandate under 49 U.S.C. § 40103 requires it to regulate aircraft operations conducted in the NAS, 3 which include UAS operations, to protect persons and property on the 1 At least in terms of initial contact with the suspected offender. 2 Applying any laws falling within the enforcement authority of the LEA in question. 3 The NAS is “the common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas . . . . Included are system components shared jointly with the military.” See FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (Apr. 3, 2014), available at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/media/pcg_4-03-14.pdf .... .. [Continued: http://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/media/FAA_UAS-PO_LEA_Guidance.pdf] --------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=81244 FAA Issues UAS Guidance for Law Enforcement FAA Issues UAS Guidance for Law Enforcement January 8 –The proliferation of small, relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft (UAS) presents the Federal Aviation Administration with a challenge in identifying people who don’t follow the rules of the air or who endanger the nation’s airspace. So, the agency is asking the law enforcement community for help. The FAA released guidance to the law enforcement community explaining the legal framework for the agency’s oversight of aviation safety in the U.S., including UAS operations. The guidance describes how UAS and model aircraft can be operated legally, and the options for legal enforcement actions against unauthorized or unsafe UAS operators. The document also discusses the law enforcement community’s vital role in deterring, detecting and investigating unsafe operations. State and local police are often in the best position to immediately investigate unauthorized UAS operations, and as appropriate, to stop them. The document explains how first responders and others can provide invaluable assistance to the FAA by: * Identifying potential witnesses and conducting initial interviews * Contacting the suspected operators of the UAS or model aircraft * Viewing and recording the location of the event * Collecting evidence * Identifying if the UAS operation was in a sensitive location, event or activity * Notifying one of the FAA’s Regional Operation Centers about the operation as soon as possible The FAA’s goal is to promote voluntary compliance by educating individual UAS operators about how they can operate safely under current regulations and laws, but the guidance makes clear the agency’s authority to pursue legal enforcement action against persons who endanger the safety of the National Airspace System. The guidance stresses that while the FAA exercises caution not to mix criminal law enforcement with agency administrative safety enforcements, the public is best served by coordinating and fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between governmental entities with law enforcement responsibilities. View the FAA’s law enforcement guidance: http://www.faa.gov/uas/law_enforcement More information on the FAA and UAS: http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/ ================================================== ============================== http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/ Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety is the FAA's top mission, and the agency maintains the world's safest aviation system. The FAA first authorized use of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) in 1990. Today, unmanned aircraft are flying in the NAS under very controlled conditions, performing border and port surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security, helping with scientific research and environmental monitoring by NASA and NOAA, supporting public safety by law enforcement agencies, helping state universities conduct research, and supporting various other missions for public (government) entities. Operations range from ground level to above 50,000 feet, depending on the specific type of aircraft. However, UAS operations are currently not authorized in Class B airspace http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/media/PHAK%20-%20Chapter%2014.pdf(PDF), which exists over major urban areas and contains the highest density of manned aircraft in the National Airspace System. What are the different types of UAS operations? There are three types of unmanned aircraft system operations: Civil, Public and Model Aircraft. Civil UAS Obtaining a Special Airworthiness Certificate http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/airworthiness_certification/sp_awcert/experiment/sac/ in the experimental category for a particular UAS is currently the only way civil operators of unmanned aircraft are accessing the NAS. Experimental certificate regulations preclude carrying people or property for compensation or hire, but do allow operations for research and development, flight and sales demonstrations and crew training. The FAA is working with civilian operators to collect technical and operational data that will help refine the UAS airworthiness certification process. The agency is currently developing a future path for safe integration of civil UAS into the NAS as part of NextGen implementation. Read more about Civil Operations. http://www.faa.gov/uas/civil_operations/ The FAA has been working for several months to implement the provisions of Section 333 http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/ of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems," which will allow for commercial operations in low-risk, controlled environments. Read more about Section 333. http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/ Public UAS COAs are available to public entities that want to fly a UAS in civil airspace. Common uses today include law enforcement, firefighting, border patrol, disaster relief, search and rescue, military training, and other government operational missions. Applicants make their request through an online process http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/aaim/organizations/uas/coa/ and the FAA evaluates the proposed operation to see if it can be conducted safely. Read more about Public Operations. http://www.faa.gov/uas/public_operations/ Model Aircraft Recreational use of airspace by model aircraft is covered by FAA Advisory Circular 91-57 http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/91-57.pdf (PDF), which generally limits operations for hobby and recreation to below 400 feet, away from airports and air traffic, and within sight of the operator. In June 2014, the FAA published a Federal Register notice http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/model_aircraft_spec_rule.pdf (PDF) on its interpretation of the statutory special rules for model aircraft in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The law is clear that the FAA may take enforcement action against model aircraft operators who operate their aircraft in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system. In the notice, the FAA explains that this enforcement authority is designed to protect users of the airspace as well as people and property on the ground. Read the full press release. http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=16474 Read more about Model Aircraft Operations. http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators/ What can I do with my model aircraft? Having fun means flying safely! Hobby or recreational flying doesn't require FAA approval but you must follow safety guidelines. Any other use requires FAA authorization. Here is a list of Do's and Don'ts for flying model aircraft. http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators Contact Us: http://www.faa.gov/uas/contacts/ The agency wants the public to know how and when to contact the FAA regarding safety concerns with UAS operations. You can visit the Agency's Aviation Safety Hotline website http://www.faa.gov/contact/safety_hotline/ or call 1-866-835-5322, Option 4. Highlights What Can I Do With My Model Aircraft? http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators/ Arctic Initiatives Apply for a COA FOIA Responses Section 333 Test Sites Center of Excellence (COE) News Release on "Know Before You Fly" http://www.knowbeforeyoufly.org/ Watch the "Know Before You Fly" video: http://youtu.be/XF5Q9JvBhxM Unmanned Aircraft Systems News http://www.faa.gov/uas/news/ FAQs http://www.faa.gov/uas/faq/ Public Operations (Governmental) http://www.faa.gov/uas/public_operations/ Civil Operations (Non-Governmental) http://www.faa.gov/uas/civil_operations/ Law Enforcement Resources http://www.faa.gov/uas/law_enforcement/ Key Initiatives http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/ Regulations & Policies http://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/ Publications http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/ Public Events http://www.faa.gov/uas/public_events/ Contact Us http://www.faa.gov/uas/contacts/ Page last modified: January 09, 2015 12:16:44 PM EST ================================================== ===================================== http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators What Can I Do With My Model Aircraft? Hobby/Recreational Flying Share Subscribe Having fun means flying safely! Hobby or recreational flying doesn't require FAA approval but you must follow safety guidelines. Any other use requires FAA authorization. Avoid doing anything hazardous to other airplanes or people and property on the ground. "Dos" Do fly a model aircraft/UAS at the local model aircraft club Do take lessons and learn to fly safely Do contact the airport or control tower when flying within 5 miles of the airport Do fly a model aircraft for personal enjoyment "Don'ts" Don't fly near manned aircraft Don't fly beyond line of sight of the operator Don't fly an aircraft weighing more than 55 lbs unless it's certified by an aeromodeling community-based organization Don't fly contrary to your aeromodeling community-based safety guidelines Don't fly model aircraft for payment or commercial purposes Model Aircraft Operations Limits According to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 as (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; (5) when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower…with prior notice of the operation; and (6) the aircraft is flown within visual line sight of the operator. More information about safety and training guidelines http://www.faa.gov/exit/?pageName=More%20information%20about%20safety%20an d%20training%20guidelines&pgLnk=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2 Emodelaircraft%2Eorg%2F The FAA welcomes comments from the public on its Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, which may help further inform its interpretation of the statutory language in Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 regarding Model Aircraft operations. Please visit the Federal Rulemaking Portal http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FAA-2014-0396-0781 and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Academy of Model Aeronautics http://www.modelaircraft.org/ Buy a drone he http://www.banggood.com/buy/FPV-Quadcopter/133-0-0-1-1-44-0-price-0-0_p-1.html |
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