### Question
How is the term permanent areas defined?


### Answer
The term **permanent areas** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 44801* as the following:

> areas on land or water that provide for launch, recovery, and operation of small unmanned aircraft

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44801*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 448-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS**

