The terms within Table F-1 are further defined below.
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UA – Cat III: capable of flying throughout all categories of airspace and conforms to Part 91. (i.e., all the things a regulated manned aircraft must do including the ability to S&A). Airworthiness and operator certification are required. UA are generally built for beyond line-of-sight operations. Examples: Global Hawk, Predator
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UA – Cat II: non-standard aircraft that perform special purpose operations. Operators must provide evidence of airworthiness and operator qualification. Cat II UA may perform routine operations within a specific set of restrictions. Examples: Pioneer, Shadow
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UA – Cat I: analogous to RC models as covered in AC 91-57. Operators must provide evidence of airworthiness and operator qualification. Small UA are generally limited to visual line-of-sight operations. Examples: Pointer, Dragon Eye
It is important to note that the FAA uses the term “category” in two different ways (14 CFR 1). As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, the term “category” means a broad classification of aircraft. Examples include airplane, rotorcraft, glider, and lighter-than-air. As used with respect to the certification of aircraft, the term “category” means a grouping of aircraft based upon intended use or operating limitations. Examples include transport, normal, utility, acrobatic,
2 Some Cat III may only be certified to operate under VFR.
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limited, restricted, and provisional. When discussing right-of-way rules in 14 CFR 91.113, however, the FAA uses non-mutually exclusive categories such as balloon, glider, airship, airplane, rotorcraft, and engine-driven aircraft for determining which flight has the right-of-way. 14 CFR 103 requires ultralights to yield the right-of-way to all other manned aircraft. Similarly, the FAA provides avoidance (right-of-way) advice for RC model aircraft in an Advisory Circular.
It is envisioned, then, that UA could be assigned their own category in order to facilitate the development of regulations for air operations, airworthiness, operator certification, and right-of-way rules. The UA category may be exclusive of certain UA in the same way that model airplanes are omitted from current regulations; and some UA may be regulated separately, as ultralights, light-sport, or restricted category aircraft are currently.
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