There is -- the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). They're the only one recognized by the FAA as having the performance-based rules to apply for CFR 46 Part 101 (hobbyist) flying. You don't have to be a member, just follow their rules, and you're covered for Part 101. No pilot license...
In my experience (your mileage will vary, I wear progressive lenses) I find the Avegant obscures abut 30 degrees of the vertical field of view, and the image itself subtends about 50 degrees horizontally, and about 25 degrees vertically. It's a 720P image projected right onto your retina(s)...
I have one, and have flown my Inspire with it. I can happily report that you can very well maintain direct Visual Line of Sight, while the FPV kinda floats in the middle. It takes a bit of getting used to but I never had to look down at my controller ONCE. Will definitely fly with it in the...
I think it's worth noting that the FAA is currently considering a new category for what they're terming "micro UAS" craft. Ostensibly this would include relaxed restrictions on PIC certification, and more stringent restrictions on VLOS, altitude and distance to qualify. Perhaps simple flight...
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