FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: DESIGNATION-RESTRICT THE OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A FIXED SITE FACILITY

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 6 by Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration.

Summary: This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of peopl...