| Remote Pilot Weekly |
| Issue 1, October 28, 2026. Read on the web. |
| Regulatory changes |
FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones
Article on the FCC highlighting industry support for a proposed rule change letting drones use more cellular spectrum ahead of a vote. DroneLife, third-party article. |
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
This FAA notice summarizes a petition received from Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. It aims to improve public awareness of and participation in the FAA's exemption process. Publication does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. Federal Register: FAA, unmanned aircraft. |
FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones
Article on the FCC seeking public comment on whether its satellite communications rules should be simplified for drone operators. DroneLife, third-party article. |
| New jobs |
| UAS Pilot/Flight Test & Mission Operator at Chaos Industries, El Segundo, California |
| From the ClearedBuild jobs feed, roles that name drone or UAS work. |
| One study question |
| Class G airspace extends from the surface to |
A. the base of the overlying Class E airspace
B. the base of the nearest Class B airspace
C. 1,200 feet AGL in every location
D. the floor of Class A airspace |
Answer: A. Class G airspace goes from the surface up to the base of the overlying Class E airspace. The Class B option is wrong because the passage ties the upper limit to the overlying Class E airspace.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22, Chapter 2: Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, and Flight Restrictions, page 6 |
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