For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT. An aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (including, but not limited to, drones) that is used for business purposes and has gained Federal Aviation Administration approval for flying civil unmanned aircraft.
NON-COMMERCIAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT. An aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (including, but not limited to, drones) that is not used for business purposes and includes, but not limited to, all hobby and recreational uses of unmanned aircraft and any business use of unmanned aircraft that has not gained Federal Aviation Administration approval for flying civil unmanned aircraft systems.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or business entity of any sort, whether or not operated for profit.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS). An unmanned aircraft (commercial and non- commercial) and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operations of that aircraft that is operated remotely without any means of physical attachment to the aircraft such as string or wire or operated autonomously through the use of an onboard computer and either weighs over 55 pounds or weighs less than 55 pounds, but has a camera, viewing distance or listening device attached thereto.
(Prior Code, § 36.1-1) (Ord. 1455, passed 11-20-2017)