FilmLA has been made aware of changes from the FAA which affect all Part 107 operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, used for filming. Of significant note is the expiration and elimination of all night operation waivers, as well as waivers for operating a UAS over people or moving vehicles. In accordance with these changes, FilmLA will no … Read More
FAA Implements Part 107, Effective 8/29/16
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented new guidelines to govern the use of Unmanned Aircraft (UAs). Regulation Part 107 is the FAA’s continuing effort to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations into the National Airspace System (NAS) as mandated by Congress. The regulations of Part 107 were tailored to address the risks associated with small UAS operations in NAS. … Read More
FAA Updates Motion Picture and Television Plans of Activity Processing – Aerial Activity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its Plan of Activity processing for aerial activity to reflect the following: Operators utilizing aircraft for aerobatic maneuvers below the minimum 1,500 feet above the surface or in proximity to persons or airspace are required to have a Certificate of Waiver and submit a Plan of Activity (POA) to the local Flights Standard … Read More
FilmL.A. Lauds FAA Decision on Drones for Filming
On September 25, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a limited number of regulatory exemptions allowing the restricted use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — or “drones” — for film and television production by a select group of six aerial photo and video production companies. FilmL.A. officials applauded the FAA’s decision as a first step toward the full legalization of … Read More
Use of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) on Film Shoots
Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will allow the restricted use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — or “drones” — on film and TV shoots involving a select group of six aerial photo and video production companies. The FAA granted the regulatory exemptions as the first step to allowing the film and television industry the use of … Read More