Sec. 344. Recreational UAS
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Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue rules and regulations relating to small UAS flown for recreational or educational use, and that are not operated within all of the criteria outlined in the special rule for model aircraft in section 45505 of title 49, United States Code, or the requirements of part 107 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. When issuing the rules and regulation pursuant to this section, the Administrator shall— require the completion of an online or electronic educational tutorial that is focused on knowledge of the primary rules necessary for the safe operation of such UAS and whose completion time is of reasonable length and limited duration; include provisions that enable the operation of such UAS by individuals under the age of 16 without a certificated pilot; require UAS operators within Class B, C, D and E airspace to obtain authorization, as the Administrator may determine to be necessary within that airspace, but only after the Federal Aviation Administration has developed and implemented an automated airspace authorization system for the airspace in which the operator wants to operate; and include provisions that provide specific operational rules for UAS operating in close proximity to airports in class G airspace.
When issuing rules or regulations for the operation of UAS under this section, the Administrator shall not— require the pilot or operator of the UAS to obtain or hold an airman certificate; require a practical flight examination, medical examination, or the completion of a flight training program; limit such UAS operations to pre-designated fixed locations or uncontrolled airspace; or require airworthiness certification of any UAS operated pursuant to this section. The Administrator shall carry out this section in collaboration with industry and community-based organizations.