ASTM F3005-14a

1.1This standard defines the requirements for batteries used in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).

1.2This standard does not define requirements for the systems in which sUAS battery packs may be utilized.

1.3This standard is subordinate to Specification F2910.

1.4If allowed by a nation's GAA, certain sUAS may be exempt from this standard and may use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) batteries in non-safety-critical payloads (lithium chemistries may not be exempted). Air transport regulations still shall be adhered to when air transport is used for COTS cells or batteries in bulk.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.