Small UAS Rule at OIRA for Final Review

[News Robot]

In a major new development, the FAA has sent the Small UAS NPRM to the White House for a final interagency review. This means that a final small UAS rule is coming soon – and that NOW is the last opportunity to influence the rule before it is released. Before any significant regulatory action takes…

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[Hexacrafter]

Well...
The cat is nearly out of the bag....
UAS Operator Knowledge Test
Areas of testing:
1. Knowledge of sUAS Regulations
2. Airspace classifications.
3. Flight restrictions/ TFR
4. Obstacle avoidance maneuvers
5. Weather and Micrometeorology- effects on sUAS
6. Calculation of weights & balance
7. Emergency contingency scenario
8. Practical decision making & judgment
9. Airport operations & radio communications.

And the estimate costs to take the test & get licensed......
Their estimate is complete with testing, travel $3200.00
Still cheaper than PPL or CPL.
Sounding like the initial testing will be limited to just a couple of sites....

Alright..... waiting for more!!!

 

[Bartman]

Glad you picked up on this thread Andrew, every once in a while I advance a NewsRobot post to the General Discussions area if it looks especially newsworthy.

This will be an exciting development if it remains simple and effective in getting people out and flying.

 

[Old Man]

The price jumped 10 fold from the original NPRM.

 

[Hexacrafter]

Ok.. I need to correct the costs above....
I was incorrect... the cost above was 1000'sa yearly estimate.
The actual cost is on page 152....
Knowledge Test Fee: $150.00
TSA Positive ID Applicant Fee: $50.00
Small UAS Registration Fee: $5.00 per aircraft.
I finally had the time to READ everything ( 195 pages)...
Sorry for the misinformation.
Also... Testing at the current FAA approved private testing facilities..... EASY!!
The knowledge test breakdown listed above is spot on...

 

[Mark Brown]

Unless I am mistaken, any new rules won't take effect until Jan 31, 2017.

FAA regulations are under title 14 of the CFR, which gets published Janurary 1 each year. Regulations cannot go into effect for, at minimum, 30 days from when they are published.