Hello all, quick question for my American friends south of the border. I'll be travelling to Pittsburgh, PA in about a week and a half and wanted to pack my P3S with me to take some nice shots while I'm down south. I've been reading some conflicting information (likely caused by the constant change of rules and regulations pertaining to UAV flight in both the US and Canada) about requirements for flying a UAV "for fun". At last check (a few months ago), you were required to register your UAV with the FAA by law if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs. When I was on the FAA's website earlier today, there is a clause here, which states that "Unless exclusively operated in compliance with Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (Special Rule for Model Aircraft), the aircraft must be registered if over 0.55 lbs." When examining Section 336, it seems that it is more or less stipulating the exact same legalese pertaining to UAV operation as is outlined by the FAA for "Location Requirements" and "Operating Rules" as is it the legal basis for the law.
My question is this - if flying for fun, do I need to even register my aircraft with the FAA in the first place if visiting the US? Based off the legal jargon above, it doesn't look like it but based off strict consequences for violation of these laws, I'd rather dot my i's and cross my t's before flying south of the border.
Thanks!
My question is this - if flying for fun, do I need to even register my aircraft with the FAA in the first place if visiting the US? Based off the legal jargon above, it doesn't look like it but based off strict consequences for violation of these laws, I'd rather dot my i's and cross my t's before flying south of the border.
Thanks!