FAA Issues First UAS 'Restricted' Type Certificates
The AeroVironment Puma AE is the first hand-launched UAS to obtain FAA type certification in the restricted category. (Photo: AeroVironment)
The AeroVironment Puma AE is the first hand-launched UAS to obtain FAA type certification in the restricted category. (Photo: AeroVironment)

The Federal Aviation Administration issued type certificates in the restricted category to the Boeing Insitu ScanEagle X200 and AeroVironment Puma AE small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on July 19, for the first time permitting operators to use the aircraft for commercial purposes.