{"id":14526,"date":"2018-07-18T15:56:30","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/uav-compliance-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:10:51","slug":"uav-compliance-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/uav-compliance-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"UAV Compliance Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduction\">\n <h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/50fd139b-6254-46fe-a17d-b7e07f04b3bd\/gBnt-7bPWqftiNTxKdpKYg.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/50fd139b-6254-46fe-a17d-b7e07f04b3bd\/gBnt-7bPWqftiNTxKdpKYg.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><strong>Commercial operation<\/strong> of unmanned aerial vehicles in the USA is subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>legislation and regulation<\/strong><\/a> from various institutions at local, state and federal level.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Properly understanding and abiding<\/strong> by all of these can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritage.org\/government-regulation\/report\/the-skypan-case-faa-enforcement-nebulous-drone-rules-undercuts-the-0\" rel=\"nofollow\">confusing<\/a> and convoluted process, so we made this checklist to help you cover all the bases and <strong>rest assured you're not risking your operation with non-compliance.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>This checklist will cover all commercial compliance scenarios, including but not limited to pilot and UAV certification, special operations, and airspace authorization.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>You should be running a checklist like this<\/strong> as a pilot or operations coordinator to <strong>ensure you and your team are properly certified<\/strong> before a flight. Best practice for operations coordination will incorporate compliance checks into the project management process, and this template will save you a lot of trouble in the long run.<\/p>\n  <p>Let's get dive right in.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparation\">\n <h2>Preparation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n <h2>Record basic details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Before we begin with the main compliance check, <strong>note down some basic details about the pilot and UAV&nbsp;<\/strong>by <strong>c<\/strong><strong>ompleting the form fields below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Pilot first name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Pilot last name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of compliance check <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> FAA registration number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> UAV model name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> UAV model number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> UAV ID number (serial) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> UAV weight (kg) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"acquire-copies-of-local-jurisdiction\">\n <h2>Acquire copies of local jurisdiction<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/19c1ed4c-7734-4713-8a47-2cdc435fc3bd\/hP-UrSFfsx9tFJjIyzlKPQ.jpg\" alt=\"Acquire copies of local jurisdiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/19c1ed4c-7734-4713-8a47-2cdc435fc3bd\/hP-UrSFfsx9tFJjIyzlKPQ.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The first step towards full compliance is <strong>educating yourself on the specific jurisdictions which apply to your flight operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expouav.com\/news\/latest\/insights-around-new-report-state-local-drone-laws\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">over 133 localities which have enacted specific UAV-related laws<\/a>, and not all of these are exactly in standing with the regulation covered by the FAA's Small UAS rule part 107 license.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Be sure to check with a local representative<\/strong> and be <strong>considerate of the full scope of operation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">Remember to be clear as to whether or not regulation is inclusive of commercial UAV operation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Local representative briefed on flight operations plan\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Local regulations reviewed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Hard copies printed of local jurisdiction\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"acquire-copies-of-state-jurisdiction\">\n <h2>Acquire copies of state jurisdiction<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Whilst most state law is currently aimed at regulating non-commercial UAV usage, some commercial operations will still fall within their scope, and <strong>you should be fully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/resources\/event_archive\/2017_uas_symposium\/media\/Workshop_7_Local_and_State_UAS_Enforcement_Authorities.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">educated<\/a> with relevant and up-to-date information on state-level regulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">UAV compliance can be confusing - and potentially contradictory. At least 7 states have enacted legislation which stops local authorities from being able to regulate the use of UAVs within those jurisdictions. Do your research so you're not at risk of non-compliance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     State representative briefed on flight operations plan\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     State regulation reviewed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Hard copies printed of state jurisdiction\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"acquire-copies-of-faa-jurisdiction\">\n <h2>Acquire copies of FAA jurisdiction<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The FAA has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/updates\/?newsId=76240\" rel=\"nofollow\">specific jurisdiction<\/a> for regulation of commercial UAV operation in the USA.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Be sure that you are fully FAA compliant<\/strong> and that your flight scope abides by the rules currently in place. If you're uncertain as to the scope of your operations, it's advisable to <strong>get in touch with an FAA representative<\/strong> to make sure everything has the go-ahead.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\">Always be sure that you are fully compliant with all of <strong>FAA, state, and local jurisdiction.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     FAA representative briefed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     FAA guidelines and regulation reviewed\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Hard copies printed of FAA jurisdiction\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pilot-certification\">\n <h2>Pilot certification:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-part-107-remote-pilot-license\">\n <h2>Upload part 107 remote pilot license<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/getting_started\/part_107\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">FAA regulation<\/a>, <strong>commercial UAVs must be operated under part 107 of the Small UAV Rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Obtaining a Remote Pilot License requires passing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing\/testing\/test_guides\/media\/remote_pilot_ktg.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">aeronautical knowledge test<\/a> and a TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\" rel=\"nofollow\">screening<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Part 107 remote pilot license <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"uav-certification\">\n <h2>UAV certification:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-uav-insurance-policy\">\n <h2>Upload UAV insurance policy<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/6d46d8ce-5b2f-4ec0-a118-eb6857de57e9\/omSgeX0q1qSxQecqt65AAQ.jpg\" alt=\"Upload UAV insurance policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/6d46d8ce-5b2f-4ec0-a118-eb6857de57e9\/omSgeX0q1qSxQecqt65AAQ.jpg\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>It's inevitable that something unexpected will happen to your UAV at some point, no matter how diligently you stack the odds against it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>If you haven't already, it's worth <strong>checking the specific aviation policy of your current insurance plan<\/strong> - or if you've got UAV-specific insurance, be sure to revise the terms carefully and <strong>understand what is and what isn't covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Ultimately, you'll want to <strong>make sure that your coverage isn't close to expiring, <\/strong>and that any <strong>scheduled flights will still be covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Check aviation policy of your insurance plan\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Ensure coverage includes any set dates of operation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload insurance policy <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is commercial UAV flight covered by your current insurance plan? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"reconsider-your-insurance-plan\">\n <h2>Reconsider your insurance plan<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>If you've discovered that your current insurance package is not inclusive of the commercial operation of UAV systems, then you may want to&nbsp;<strong>consider investigating alternative options for UAV insurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-uav-special-airworthiness-certification\">\n <h2>Upload UAV special airworthiness certification<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>An airworthiness certification is a document which basically confirms that the UAV fits into one of the FAA's categorizations that determine what kind of aircraft can be legally operated.<\/p>\n  <p>These certificates consist of two classifications: standard and special, but UAVs fall under the special classification.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Check that your certification is valid for your UAV<\/strong> and <strong>upload the document&nbsp;<\/strong>before&nbsp;proceeding to the next task.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Review FAA's special airworthiness classification\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Confirm special airworthiness certification is valid for your UAV\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Special airworthiness certification <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-what-special-permissions-are-required\">\n <h2>Determine what special permissions are required<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You may not need to seek special permission before a flight. However, if you do, you'll need to provide the relevant documents and ensure they are all valid.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Complete the form fields below<\/strong> to determine what access is needed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does flight require a waiver for operational permission? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does flight require access to restricted airspace? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-part-107-waiver\">\n <h2>Upload part 107 waiver<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/skyward.io\/how-to-apply-for-a-part-107-waiver-from-the-faa-the-right-way\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Part 107 waivers<\/a> are authorizations for flight during special conditions such as night flying, flying directly above a pedestrian or crowds of people, operating multiple UAVs with just one pilot, and flying higher than 400 feet.<\/p>\n  <p>If the FAA believes the applicant has shown the operations are safe enough, they will be given a waiver from a particular regulation and they instead operate under the certificate of waiver\u2019s restrictions in addition to the rest of the regulations.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Ensure your part 107 waiver covers the scope of the next operation.<\/strong>&nbsp;Whilst you're at it, <strong>double check that it's all in-date<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Part 107 waiver is inclusive of full scope of operation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Part 107 waiver is valid for the date of operation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Part 107 waiver for operational permission <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"upload-airspace-authorization\">\n <h2>Upload airspace authorization<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>In certain cases where you require an airspace authorization document granting permission to operate in restricted airspaces in the United States, <strong>you will need to make sure this document is relevant and in-date.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Specifically, when flying in controlled airspaces (Class B, C, D, or surface area E) in the United States, you will need to&nbsp;<strong>apply for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/request_waiver\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airspace authorization<\/a> or airspace waiver.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>An airspace authorization can be for a specific location or for wider&nbsp;areas governed by a single ATC jurisdiction.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Airspace authorization is valid for date of operation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Airspace authorization is inclusive of the site location\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Airspace authorization document <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"training\">\n <h2>Training:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assess-whether-training-or-retraining-is-necessary\">\n <h2>Assess whether training or re-training is necessary<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Where necessary, <strong>relevant training and re-training will need to be performed<\/strong> to ensure pilots and technicians are in-practice and fully qualified.<\/p>\n  <p>After reviewing all certifications and considering the full scope of operations, <strong>consider whether or not any additional training or re-training is necessary<\/strong> and <strong>inform those concerned of their responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>It may be that you conduct internal programs alongside proficiency assessments, or perhaps training is done through a 3rd party organization like the FAA.<\/p>\n  <p>Whatever the case, <strong>state your&nbsp;verdict in the form field below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is training \/ re-training necessary? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  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so <strong>check that everyone involved with the operation is adequately certified<\/strong> before going ahead with an&nbsp;operation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What training is required for the pilot? <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n <h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAA<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">UAV Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritage.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heritage.org<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritage.org\/government-regulation\/report\/the-skypan-case-faa-enforcement-nebulous-drone-rules-undercuts-the-0\" rel=\"nofollow\">Skypan Case<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expouav.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EXPO UAV<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expouav.com\/news\/latest\/insights-around-new-report-state-local-drone-laws\/&nbsp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Local &amp; State Drone Laws<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAA<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/uas\/resources\/event_archive\/2017_uas_symposium\/media\/Workshop_7_Local_and_State_UAS_Enforcement_Authorities.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">Local &amp; State Enforcement Examples<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAA<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/training_testing\/testing\/test_guides\/media\/remote_pilot_ktg.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aeronautical Knowledge Test<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAA<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/updates\/?newsId=76240\" rel=\"nofollow\">Regulatory Mythbusting<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TSA <\/a>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\" rel=\"nofollow\">TSA Screening<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NerdWallet<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/blog\/insurance\/drone-insurance\/&nbsp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/skyward.io\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Skyward<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/skyward.io\/how-to-apply-for-a-part-107-waiver-from-the-faa-the-right-way\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">How to Apply for a Part 107 Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/victoriaairphotos.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VictoriaAirPhotos<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/victoriaairphotos.com\/uas_200.html&nbsp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Operations Training<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northlandcollege.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Northland College<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northlandcollege.edu\/programs\/aviation_maintenance_technology\/program_detail.php?program_code=705\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drone Maintenance Certification<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmus.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RMUS<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmus.com\/pages\/rmus-uav-pilot-preflight-compliance-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UAV PreFlight Compliance Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n <h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\/checklist\/drone-safety-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow 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