There is no other piece of legislation made in the last five years that is more relevant to drone pilots than the 14 CFR Part 107 rules. These laws were crafted by the FAA in response to a surge of drones taking to the sky because of improvements in drone technology making them more accessible
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Whether you’re flying a drone professionally or recreationally, the concept of controlled airspace is one that you need to learn early on. These areas with unusual or heavy air traffic typically restrict drone flight to maintain the safety of the national airspace. However, the Part 107 rules also have a provision that allows this restriction
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There are several crucial steps in receiving a certification as a private pilot – passing a knowledge test, meeting the required number of flight hours, and passing a practical test on the areas of operation. This is a process that requires a significant commitment in terms of effort, time, and money. In this article, we’ll
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Even as an experienced drone pilot, the day you first put on FPV goggles is probably something you won’t forget. Flying in FPV is an experience that is difficult to describe with words – you literally have to experience it yourself to understand why it’s so great. Still, flying in FPV takes another level of
DronesPilot Institute is proud to participate in the FAA’s annual Drone Safety Awareness Week. This year, events will be virtual. We will be hosting this year’s event on YouTube. We will add a link to the page below soon. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to automatically be notified. We will be discussing
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Compared to manned aircraft, drones have quite the laundry list of advantages. They are smaller, cheaper, easier to manipulate, quicker to deploy, and can get into spaces that larger aircraft cannot. These benefits have made drones a very useful inspection tool for several industries, thus also providing professional opportunities for drone pilots. Just how significantly
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One of the main responsibilities of a drone pilot (or any aviation professional) is to be constantly on the lookout for airspace hazards. Sometimes, these are visible via visual scanning. Other times, you may have to refer to maps or charts. Military training routes are an example of the latter. If you’ve ever looked at
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A major limitation of large-scale operations is the requirement for the remote PIC to maintain visual line-of-sight with the UAV. The effective range to comply with this requirement may vary based on weather conditions and the size of the UAV but is typically less than a mile. This can be problematic if one were to
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A huge factor in what makes modern drones so appealing is that they are very powerful photography tools. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and smart features, drones can take photos and videos from angles that simply weren’t possible before. This peculiar characteristic has also made them valuable tools for commercial advertising. Real estate marketing is only
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It seems that about a dozen new drones are launched by various brands every year, each one aiming to be better than the last. This rapid innovation in drone technology has given us a selection of drones with capabilities that are as diverse as ever. Unfortunately, not all drone activity is seen in a positive
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