Explicit 400 foot limit in law. Doubt FAA has authority ignore something that specific. Oh, and let’s not forget that in their wisdom someone sued FAA because they ignored a specific provision in law.

CBO Safety Code - has to be in coordination with FAA now.

Large Models - inspection criteria now has to be approved by FAA.

Knowledge Test - I agree with gentleman above. Long overdue. Will also be one of the tools FAA uses for enforcement. Won’t be able to say “you didn’t know” the rules on airspace, altitude limits, airport permission, RemoteID, etc.

Comply with airspace restrictions. AMA has been ignoring anything that doesn’t say “model aircraft,” which is wrong. This says model aircraft are aircraft, which means when a NOTAM says “all aircraft” it includes models. Another long overdue.

RemoteID Authority - FAA has been saying they want it for all sUAS w/o exception. Congress gave them the authority.

Registration - Reiterated FAAs authority to require registration.

Permission to operate near some airports vs mere notification.

And ... authority for FAA to make other regulations binding on recreational if needed for safety and security of the airspace.


And and was pointed out, this is being done in the House in a way that does not allow amendments, then will go to Senate in a similar manner. For good measure they tacked NTSB, disaster relief, and other funding to it. I predict it will be law perhaps as soon as next week (end of FY).