Could a forum representative comment on any updates related to this question? I am interested in using UAV's for inspecting homes. If I have permission from the home owner/bank to inspect a property do I still need to acquire a commercial license?
This may get better.
From an FAA commentary on COAs and SACs:
"However, this clarification also advised the public that the FAA
would evaluate alternatives to authorize certain kinds of sUAS
operations without the above restrictions. This evaluation of
alternatives resulted in the FAA establishing an Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (ARC) comprised of members from the
sUAS industry, operators, aviation associations, and other
government agencies."
According to the US DOT the NPRM is due in March 2011.
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From an FAA commentary on COAs and SACs:
"However, this clarification also advised the public that the FAA
would evaluate alternatives to authorize certain kinds of sUAS
operations without the above restrictions. This evaluation of
alternatives resulted in the FAA establishing an Aviation
Rulemaking Committee (ARC) comprised of members from the
sUAS industry, operators, aviation associations, and other
government agencies."
According to the US DOT the NPRM is due in March 2011.