Safety and Compliance
American Air Operations is committed to operating safely in the National Airspace System, and complying with all government regulations. On August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) set of operational rules, known as Part 107, went into effect. American Air Operations operates in compliance with Part 107.
The following are a few regulations observed by American Air Operations (American Air Operations will seek a Certificate of Waiver from the FAA if an exemption is needed and it can demonstrate safe operation):
Every Pilot-In-Command shall hold an Airman Certificate with a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) rating from the FAA
A sUAS must weigh less than 55 lbs
The airspeed of a sUAS shall not exceed 87 knots (100 MPH)
The altitude of a sUAS shall not be higher than 400 feet above ground level unless the sUAS:
The weather visibility, as observed from the location of the ground control station, shall be no less than 3 statute miles
The minimum distance of the sUAS from clouds shall be no less than 500 feet below clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontally away from clouds.