Navigating the legal considerations for using a drone in a police or fire department can be complicated. Should your department pursue Part 107 certification, a Certificate of Authorization (COA), or both? In this guide, we’ll cover both options so that you can determine what makes the most sense for your department.
Drone pilots looking to take their multiple-choice test have to register on the IACRA website first to obtain what’s called an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) before being allowed to schedule the test. Getting an FTN number only takes about 10 minutes: And then just fill out the rest of the
In this article, we’ll outline what it takes to get an FAA drone license to fly your drone for non-recreational use here in the United States. First, here’s our YouTube video that walks through common questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH7XFcOq7dY Table of Contents
When it comes to drone pilot training, what does the FAA require? And just how much training do you need before you can start making money flying a drone? In this guide to drone pilot training we cover the FAA’s requirements, some tips for gaining flight proficiency, and then look
Do you need a license to fly a drone? If you live in the U.S. and you plan to fly your drone to make money then the answer is yes. On the other hand, if you only plan to fly for fun then you don’t need any kind of license
Any drone pilot who wants to earn money with a drone in the U.S. must hold a remote pilot airman certificate. The remote pilot certificate is one of the most challenging requirements of the FAA’s Part 107 rules, which are a set of regulations that oversee the commercial operation of
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