This is the NPRM from earlier this year regaurding UAS's Feel free to visit FAA.gov for the official word on our model aircraft. Utilize the search at the top of the page and type "UAS"
ALSO SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW!!!!
Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today's aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. The FAA proposal offers safety rules for small UAS (under 55 pounds) conducting non-recreational operations. The rule would limit flights to daylight and visual-line-of-sight operations. It also addresses height restrictions, operator certification, optional use of a visual observer, aircraft registration and marking, and operational limits.
The new rules would not apply to model aircraft. However, model aircraft operators must continue to satisfy all of the criteria specified in Sec. 336 of Public Law 112-95, including the stipulation that they be operated only for hobby or recreational purposes.
The 60-day public comment period for the small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking closed on April 24, 2015.