To provide for use of model aircraft for recreational and other purposes.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 245, between lines 7 and 8
Sen. James M. Inhofe (R-OK)Inserts new text on page 245, between lines 7 and 8
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (g) Special Rule for Model Aircraft.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into FAA plans and policies,, including this section, the Administrator shall not promulgate any rules or regulations regarding model aircraft or aircraft being developed as model aircraft if such aircraft is--
Inserted: (A) flown strictly for recreational, sport, competition, or academic purposes;
Inserted: (B) operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; and
Inserted: (C) limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program currently administered by a community-based organization.
Inserted: (2) Model aircraft defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term "model aircraft" means a nonhuman-carrying (unmanned) radio-controlled aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere, navigating the airspace and flown within visual line-of-sight of the operator for the exclusive and intended use for sport, recreation, competition, or academic purposes.
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On page 245, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:
(g) Special Rule for Model Aircraft.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into FAA plans and policies,, including this section, the Administrator shall not promulgate any rules or regulations regarding model aircraft or aircraft being developed as model aircraft if such aircraft is--
(A) flown strictly for recreational, sport, competition, or academic purposes;
(B) operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; and
(C) limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program currently administered by a community-based organization.
(2) Model aircraft defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term “model aircraft” means a nonhuman-carrying (unmanned) radio-controlled aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere, navigating the airspace and flown within visual line-of-sight of the operator for the exclusive and intended use for sport, recreation, competition, or academic purposes.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 86 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
February 17, 2011
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 86 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
February 17, 2011
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 86 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Inhofe.
February 17, 2011
Amendment SA 86 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Inhofe. (consideration: CR S830-833; text: CR S832) To provide for use of model aircraft for recreational and other purposes.
February 17, 2011
Amendment SA 86 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
February 17, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
February 15, 2011