FAA and Drones: What Exactly is Going On? (.PDF Download)

July 14, 2015

Pilots are getting tickets, airports are getting angry, and businesses are losing money. Why? The simple answer: drones and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There are a lot of regulations and rules concerning drones, or small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) as the FAA refers to them, but what exactly do all of these regulations mean? Hobbyists and businesses alike are shaking their heads in confusion asking themselves, “What’s going on?” Well, Buy the Best Drone is here to help. This guide will walk you through the major takeaways of FAA policy and give an in-depth analysis of how the FAA is treating consumer and business use of drones using real-life examples...

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