To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to use the definitions in section 40125 of title 49, United States Code, in determining whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status under that section, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2015)
This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, for purposes of determining whether an unmanned aircraft (drone) used for aeronautical research qualifies as a public aircraft, to use definitions under federal aviation safety law for determining whether the aircraft is used for:
- a commercial purpose, and
- aeronautical research and platform-based research.
The Administrator must also develop procedures for the safe, beyond-line-of-sight operation of aeronautical research drones in the national airspace system.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2015
- Feb 10, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Feb 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Feb 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 9, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House