How do I report UAS?
Electronic reporting can be completed at www.faa.gov/uas/. To make a report by phone, see Figure 4-1, FAA Regional Operations Centers Telephone List. Reports may also be made to the nearest jurisdictional FSDO (http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/).
What are the FAA’s three categories of UAS?
Classification of the Unmanned Aerial Systems
| Category | Size | Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTW) (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Small | 0-20 |
| Group 2 | Medium | 21-55 |
| Group 3 | Large | <1320 |
| Group 4 | Larger | >1320 |
Do all sUAS need to be registered?
A. Yes. By statute all aircraft are required to register. Congress has defined “aircraft” to include sUAS.
How do I report drone activity?
If you witness a drone not following FAA rules, you may reach out to your local FAA flight standards district office. The FAA’s investigators may be able to investigate your report and follow up with the drone operator. Unauthorized drone operators may be subject to penalties and criminal charges.
When can you file a NASA report?
Under the new advisory circular, you have 10 days from when you knew or should have known of an issue to file a NASA report and meet the timely filed requirement of the program.
Can I let someone borrow my drone?
Yes, anyone who operates your drone must have the Certificate of Aircraft Registration in their possession. You can give them a paper copy, email it to them, or they can show it electronically from the registration website.
How many UAS are registered in the US?
By the end of 2020, there were more than 488,000 commercial UAS registered since the registration opened.
How do I report a drone violation to the FAA?
How would I report a drone operator potentially violating the FAA rules or regulations? If your report involves a drone not following the FAA rules or regulations while flying within the National Airspace System, contact your local Flight Standards District Office.
Who can file a NASA report?
You can file reports for almost anything, and they don’t have to be just about violating regulations. In fact, there’s an average of 377 reports filed EVERY DAY! Just seeing something unsafe around an airport or in the sky is reason enough for filing a NASA ASRS Report.
What does a NASA report do?
As a pilot, one of the tools in your flight bag is the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS), otherwise known to many as the “NASA report.” It’s a program designed to get valuable information about what is going on in the system from those who are actually using the system.
Do I have to register my drone under 250 grams?
All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown exclusively under the Exception for Recreational Flyers. Drones registered under part 107 may be flown for recreational purposes as well as under part 107.
Does a phantom 3 drone need to be registered?
The DJI Phantom drone unmanned aircraft system (UAS), is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard, controlled from an operator on the ground, and is required to be registered with the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires every DJI Phantom operator to register before flying.
What is considered a UAS?
A UAS is an “aircraft” as defined in the FAA’s authorizing statutes and is therefore subject to regulation by the FAA. 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(6) defines an “aircraft” as “any contrivance invented, used, or designed to navigate or fly in the air.” The FAA’s regulations (14 C.F.R.