B. Rules and regulations for UAS operations

Topic 1: UAS Basics

Outline

• levels of regulatory authority
• Small UAS Rule (Part 107)
• UAS authorizations to fly
• types of airspace and restrictions to flight
• current information resources

Lecture

• Lecture Slides: Rules and Regulations
• Lecture Recording: Fall 2024 (NCSU Only)
• Past Videos (2017)
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Part 4
  • Part 5

Supplemental materials

• FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Becoming a Pilot sUAS Rule (Part 107)
• Where can I find study materials for the Part 107 aeronautical knowledge test?
• Operating UAS in North Carolina
• UAS Activities at NC State: Rules and Regulations
• Aeronautical charts and related georeferenced data
  • View digital aeronautical charts
  • Skyvector:charts, airspace and airport information for pilots
  • Download georeferenced digital aeronautical charts, download Charlotte for NC chart
  • FAA Data Portal
• Weather data
  • Aviation Weather Center, interactive METAR, TAFs and other NOAA NWS resources

Assignment

UAS Rule Part 107 test: select 5 questions and briefly explain the correct answers in the the provided sample questions

Homework

Prepare brief report on the selected section of the Part 107 test - 5 questions and answers with explanation.