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    Risky Business | FAA's New Drone Rules in Effect

    Property and Casualty Insurance and Loss Control Information for you from Administration's Risk Management Division

    9/7/2016 4:15:05 PM

    FAA's New Drone Rules in Effect

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new comprehensive regulations for routine non-recreational use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – more popularly known as “drones” went into effect this past month.

    The provisions of the new rule – formally known as Part 107 – are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground. A summary is available here. (PDF)

    Learn More at Our Upcoming Conference!

    Join us at the 10th Annual State Safety & Loss Control Conference to learn more about UAS or Drone use in Minnesota. Staff with the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics will be discussing federal and state requirements pertaining to drones. Come learn how a public agency can operate a drone legally and safely.

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