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Chapter 1: Introduction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted specific rules to allow the operation of
civil small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for purpose
other than hobby and recreation. The rules are specified in Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) and operational limitations and applies to the operation of certain civil small
unmanned aircraft within the NAS. Except for certain excluded aircraft operations, any aircraft
that meets the criteria below is considered a small unmanned aircraft.

Small unmanned aircraft:

1. Weigh less than 55 pounds (25kg). including everything that is onboard of otherwise
attached to the aircraft.
2. Are operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the
aircraft.
You will see a number of different terms throughout this book used to refer to sUAS. This includes
unmanned aircraft, small unmanned aircraft, UA, UAS, and sUAS. Any of these terms may be
found on your FAA Knowledge Exam.

An sUAS includes the unmanned aircraft itself an its associated elements that are required for safe
operation, such as communication links and components that control the aircraft.

Not all small unmanned aircraft are subject to 14 CFR Part 107. Part 107 does not apply to model
aircraft that meet the criteria in 14 CF; 101.41 (for aircraft that meet the condition in section 336
of Public Law 112-95), e.g. amateur rockets, moored balloons or unmanned free balloons, kites,
operations conducted outside the United States, public aircraft operations, and air carrier
operations. Hobbyists conducting recreational operations should follow the procedure in Advisory
Circular (AC) 91-57 (hobbiest), Model Aircraft Operating Standards, as well as 14 CFR; 101.41
and 101.43.

An in-flight emergency is an unexpected and unforeseen serious occurrence or situation that
requires urgent, prompt action. In case of an in-flight emergency, the remote pilot-in-command
(PIC) is permitted to deviate from any rule of Part 107 to the extent necessary to respond to that
emergency. A remote PIC to send a written report to the FAA explaining the deviation.
Emergency action should be taken in such a way as to minimize injury or damage to property.

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