FAA Calls for Comments on Tiny Drone Safety Renewals
Published Date: 8/11/2025
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Summary
The FAA wants to keep collecting safety info from small drone makers to help owners stay safe. They’re asking for public feedback before renewing this rule, which helps small businesses by offering a ready-made safety statement. This keeps things simple and on track without extra costs or delays.
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Manufacturers must give safety statements
Manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft (small drones) are required by statute to provide a safety statement to the owners of the UAS they produce. This is a legal information-collection requirement the FAA intends to renew with OMB.
FAA provides example safety statement
To reduce burden on small businesses, the FAA has developed an example safety statement that small unmanned aircraft manufacturers can use to meet the statutory requirement. Using the example statement is intended to keep compliance simple and avoid extra costs or delays for small businesses.
Owners receive safety information
If you own a small drone, the manufacturer must provide a safety statement explaining safe operation. The FAA's information collection is meant to help owners stay safe by ensuring they get that safety information.
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