FAAFinal Rule
Accepted Means of Compliance for Small Unmanned (sUA) Aircraft Category 2 and Category 3 Operations Over Human Beings: Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc.
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Summary
The FAA has approved a new safety standard that allows a specific company, Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., to operate small drones over people in certain conditions. This rule makes it easier for businesses to use drones for tasks like delivery, inspections, and filming while ensuring public safety.
Key Points
- 1Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. can now operate small drones (Category 2 and 3) directly over people following their approved safety methods
- 2The company's drones must meet specific safety requirements before flying over crowds or populated areas
- 3This approval could speed up drone delivery services and other commercial uses that benefit from flying over people
- 4The regulation applies only to this company's approved methods and aircraft, not all drone operators
- 5Other drone companies may eventually use similar safety standards to get their own approvals for flying over people
Key Dates
Published
October 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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