The Part 107 rules were made primarily to maintain the safety of national airspace. Although it only applied to commercial drone pilots, it still gave the FAA a degree of control over when and where drones are allowed to fly. However, there’s also a flipside to the Part 107 rules – it should still create
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Compared to a few decades ago, air travel is a lot more in demand nowadays. A major factor behind this trend is the much lower cost of commercial flights. There’s also the fact that the Internet has made information exchange so much easier, making traveling to foreign lands less intimidating than it used to be.
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We live in deeply controversial times where several pairs of opposing social forces battle it out in the arenas of public opinion, politics, and professional circles. Although there seems to be a lot of strife nowadays, these may just be birthing pains of a society that is more focused on equality. Women are being recognized
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A good carpenter never blames his tools, and a good camera isn’t all it takes to get good photos. Even if you splurge on a camera drone that costs close to $2000, there is still no substitute for having an eye for good photos. Whether you do drone photography to earn or just for fun,
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Airspace restrictions have been one of the most controversial issues among drone pilot communities. Much of the efforts by the FAA on drone regulations have been for the goal of avoiding any close encounter between drones and manned aircraft, which may have potentially disastrous consequences. Despite having so many restrictions in place, sightings of drones
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Starting a drone business sounds like a dream come true for most people. They get to do something they love and earn some good bucks at the same time. However, just like any business, a drone-based business holds no guarantee of success. To make sure that your hard-earned investment does not go to waste, you
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It’s 2020, and drone-based businesses are no longer as uncommon or as novel as they used to be. If you’re a newcomer to the industry, then this means that you are going to have to think more carefully about what kind of service you’re going to offer. And if you’re drone business is already up
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Nowadays, there are enough drones owned and operated in the US to consider them as a significant component of the national airspace. The thing about the national airspace is that it’s a shared commodity, making it necessary for airmen to be constantly communicating with each other to avoid close encounters. One system for sharing vital
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Nature is one of the best subjects of drone photography. There are only a few places that could rival the beauty of the canyons of Yellowstone or the majestic waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley. You might even include national monuments as a close second, solely because of their cultural and historical significance. One thing common
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If you are flying just for fun, then you can fly your drone at night with no legal consequences. However, if you are flying under Part 107 rules, then you’ll need to secure a waiver before you can fly your drone at night. Flying a drone at night sounds like a great idea in theory.
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