based on the height of proposed structures or natural features relative to their distance from the ends of a runway . Using a distance formula from this regulation , local jurisdictions can easily assess the height restrictions near airfields . Additional information on Part 77 is located on the FAA Internet site at http :// www . faa . gov /. The height standards to determine obstructions within navigable airspace established by Part 77 can be found in Section 3.7 .
The FAA has identified certain imaginary surfaces around runways to determine how structures and facilities are evaluated and identify if they pose a vertical obstruction relative to the airspace around a runway . The levels of imaginary surfaces build upon one another and are designed to eliminate obstructions to air navigation and operations , either natural or man‐made . The dimension or size of an imaginary surface depends on the runway classification .
Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 established rules for the recreational use of model aircraft , which includes civilian use of UAVs . Under these rules , civilian UAVs are limited to 55 pounds and must be operated to ensure they do not interfere with any manned aircraft . It also established that if the UAV is flown within five miles of an airport , the operator must notify the airport operator and the air traffic control tower ; however , the operator does not need approval from the air traffic control tower . The operator must also maintain visual line‐of‐sight with the UAV .
Federal Aviation Administration Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule Operational rules for use of commercial UAVs were put into effect by the FAA on August 29 , 2016 . The rule , 14 CFR Part 107 , provides operating requirements , including maintaining a visual line‐of‐sight and getting approval from the air traffic control tower before operating in Class B , C , D , and E airspace . It also sets operational limitations , including a weight limit of 55 pounds , speed limit of 100 miles per hour , and height limit of 400 feet . Recreational UAVs do not require certification and the rules do not apply to model aircraft .
Part 107 also establishes pilot certification and re either a certified UAV pilot , or the supervision of operate a UAV . To qualify for a remote pilot cert
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• Hold a Part 61 pilot certificate other than s flight review within the previous 24 month online training course provided by the FAA
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