I think an often overlooked issue of integrating UAS into
the NAS is what requirements a person will have to follow in order to legally operate
one. From discussions I had in school, the requirements should be very similar
to that of operating a manned aircraft. I assume an operator will be required
to have at least a Second Class medical certificate and commercial pilot
certificate. I have heard some people argue that those requirements are
overboard and will hurt businesses, but I disagree completely.
If a person is
to operate a UAS alongside other aircraft in the NAS, they should absolutely be
required to follow the same rules and requirements. If there are no
requirements, or even minimal ones, the likeliness of a disaster is far too
great. Safety is definitely the biggest factor in integrating UAS into the NAS
and operators must be as skilled and knowledge as pilots of any other aircraft.
Yes getting a commercial pilot certificate is an investment, but it is a
necessary one because of the immense increase in training and experience.
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