If you are a certified FAA 107 pilot, you know the weight limit for UASs is 55 lbs. That’s 55 lbs. “all in”, including the weight of the aircraft and everything mounted on it or that it is carrying including;
Batteries, cameras, electronics, sensors, tethers, and anything else
Wait, did I hear the word tether? How does that work as part of the weight calculations? What if the tether includes material transfer such as paint, cleaning, or rinse agents that are being pumped up to the drone? Is the weight of the material included? read more…
