Drones/UAS Standards and Regulations

Drones/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Standards and Regulations

While drones represent an exciting new development for inspections and analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates the underlying technology to ensure the safety of the airways. Ninyo & Moore performs drone services in compliance with all FAA regulations regarding their commercial use. Our drone pilots are licensed and certified by the FAA, under Commercial UAS Part 107, and all our drone services are insured by the company with liability coverage.

Additional specialized drone services are available. Contact us for further information.

Client Testimonials

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Paul Brown

Program Manager

Environmental San Diego Unified Port District

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Michael Grossman, P.E.

Managing Director

AvAirPros: Milestone for Terminal 1.5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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California Department of Resource and Recycling

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Mark D. Claussen, PE

Bond Program Manager

Southwestern Community College

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Mark Stapledon

Construction Management Supervisor

San Diego Unified School District

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Mark Law

Project Manager

City of Missouri City

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Senior Project Manager

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

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Executive Director

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