AIRCRAFT: A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.
AIRSPACE: The portion of the atmosphere directly above land or water.
DRONE: An unmanned aircraft that:
A. Is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft;
B. Are mechanical and use aerodynamic forces or gases to provide vehicle lift;
C. Can fly under the control of a remote pilot or a geographic positioning system (GPS) guided autopilot.
MODEL AIRCRAFT: An unmanned aircraft that is:
A. Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
B. Flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and
C. Flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
NAVIGABLE AIRSPACE: Airspace above the minimum altitudes of flight including airspace needed to ensure safety in the takeoff and landing of aircraft. Currently, the navigable airspace begins at four hundred feet (400') above ground.
SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (SUA): An unmanned aircraft weighing less than fifty five (55) pounds (all up takeoff weight).
SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (SUAS): An unmanned aircraft system for small unmanned aircraft.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT: An aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. This definition includes "unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)" and "drones".
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM: An unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator/pilot in command to operate the aircraft safely and efficiently. Unmanned aircraft systems use a remote pilot or a geographic positioning system (GPS) guided autopilot to operate or control the aircraft.
UNREGULATED AIRSPACE: Airspace that is considered by the FAA as being used for navigation. (Ord. 2015-03, 7-14-2015)