The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) (V3)

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Length

15 - 30 minutes

Subject

TRUST

The Recreational UAS Safety Test. Administered by The Academy of Model Aeronautics.

Know Before You Fly is an education campaign organized by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Their shared goal is to educate prospective users about the safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — commonly known as drones.

Visit knowbeforeyoufly.org to learn more.

About this training

Welcome to The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). This is the Federal Aviation Administration’s course for those who intend to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called “drones”, under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft ( 49 United States Code §44809). For the purpose of this course, the term “drone” includes a variety of aircraft such as remote controlled (RC) airplanes, RC helicopters, and quad-copters.

Because drones can be very simple to fly, it is easy to think that there is not much risk in flying one. The reality is, drones have collided with other aircraft, injured people, and caused property damage.

That is why safety is everyone’s responsibility. This course is designed to provide you with information that will help you fly safely and keep our nation’s airspace safe for everyone.

We are excited to have you join the world of aviation!

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Additional Resources

Register your drone through the FAA Drone Zone before you fly if it weighs more than .55lbs
FAA-Approved UAS Service Suppliers (FAA USSs) of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).
LAANC USSs provide FAA approved airspace authorizations and information about airspace restrictions to recreational flyers who wish to fly in controlled airspace.
Approved service suppliers have created apps that can be downloaded via apple or google play. Links to the companies are available here.
B4UFLY provides information about airspace and does not offer airspace authorizations.
Information about how to get started as a recreational flyer.

As always, the AMA is here to help you! Feel free to visit modelaircraft.org to learn more about the hobby and the community of model aviation. If you have further questions about this training or exam, please visit our FAQ section.

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