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> FAA generally won't force you to do it a specific way.
I don't know if they "force" but practically you cannot certify commercial aircraft without adhering to DO-178 and a bunch of other standards.
So my question is what mandates or recommends use of those standards and will the same apply to UAS?
edit: Found it: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/A...
Turns out you are correct, using DO-178B is optional but I can't imagine anyone implementing alternative means given the complexity of DO-178.
The question that remains for me is do UASes have or will have the same or similar airworthiness requirements as other aircraft?
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> FAA generally won't force you to do it a specific way.
I don't know if they "force" but practically you cannot certify commercial aircraft without adhering to DO-178 and a bunch of other standards.
So my question is what mandates or recommends use of those standards and will the same apply to UAS?
edit: Found it: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/A...
Turns out you are correct, using DO-178B is optional but I can't imagine anyone implementing alternative means given the complexity of DO-178.
The question that remains for me is do UASes have or will have the same or similar airworthiness requirements as other aircraft?