FAA OKs Safety Plan for Drones Flying Over People
Published Date: 10/3/2025
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Summary
If you fly small drones (Category 2 or 3) over people, good news! The FAA now officially accepts Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc.'s way to prove your drone meets safety rules. This makes it easier and clearer for drone pilots to follow the law starting in early 2025, helping keep everyone safe without extra hassle or cost.
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FAA Accepts AVSS Compliance Method
If you operate small drones in Category 2 or Category 3 over people, the FAA now accepts Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc.'s “Means of Compliance” (revision 6, dated January 7, 2025) as an acceptable way to show your drone meets safety rules. The FAA also says this is an acceptable method but not the only way to comply, giving operators an official, clear option to follow the rules.
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