How It’s Managed: UAV Policies & Regulations

UAS technology and applications are advancing at such a rapid rate, that operator regulations and public education are struggling to keep up. Before a drone hobbyist can become a commercial UAV operator, she must be knowledgeable of current UAV policies and regulations and pass a certification exam to become a licensed operator. This lecture provides an overview of the knowledge areas necessary to become an FAA licensed UAV operator. An exploration of current FAA concerns and near-term considerations is also provided.