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 Federal Aviation Regulations, 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 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) must weigh less than 55 lbs, including everything that is onboard
The airspeed of a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) shall not exceed 87 knots (100 MPH)
The altitude of a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) shall not be higher than 400 feet above ground level unless the sUAS:

  • Is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure; and

  • Does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structures immediate
    uppermost limit
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 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) from clouds shall be no less than 500 feet below clouds and 2,000 feet horizontally away from clouds
The small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) must remain within the visual line of sight of the Pilot-In-Command or Visual Observer
Operations in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D and E) are permitted with authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Operations in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) are permitted without authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
No carriage of hazardous materials
No careless or reckless operations