Both recreational and Part 107-licensed drone pilots are now required to secure authorization to operate in controlled airspace through the LAANC system. The sheer volume of drones owned and operated in the US has made them an element of national airspace that is worth considering. Nowadays, drone flight is regulated by the FAA, whether done
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Stricter rules on drone flight may seem jarring for pilots who have been flying their drones for close to a decade, but the current climate created by increased accessibility to drones have made them necessary. Not only are drones normally restricted from flying in controlled airspace, but they must also stay away from crowded areas,
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If you are a US citizen, then you will only need to secure a pilot’s license from the FAA if you plan to fly your drone to earn money. If you’re just flying for fun, then there’s no need to get any license. The idea of buying that new drone may have already been lingering
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Being a professional drone pilot has become a more common aspiration today compared to three or four years ago. With a robust market for professional drone services and a legal framework for commercial drone activities, a career in drone flight seems as stable and sustainable as ever. Before the federal government allows you to earn
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The reputation of drones isn’t perfect, especially in an era when security and privacy have become top priorities for many people. However, it also cannot be denied that drones continue to play bigger and bigger roles in many industries. There’s one more thing that can help prop up the reputation of drones – that they
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Aerial mapping is a field that is particularly well-suited for drone use. Compared to having to fly a helicopter to record remote data, a drone can do the same job faster, more accurately, and in a safer manner. These factors have made drone mapping one of the most lucrative avenues for professional drone pilots. However,
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Since the Part 107 rules were implemented back in 2016, all commercial drone pilots have been required to get a remote pilot certificate before they can operate their drones for profit. This has served two major purposes for the FAA: as a means to document all the commercial drone pilots in the US, and to
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So, you want to use your drone to earn some cash? Our first piece of advice: don’t quit your day job just yet. Commercial drone services may already be worth more than $13 billion worldwide, but there’s no guarantee that your business idea will take off. What’s the best way to achieve some success as
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One of the things you should keep an eye on when you fly a drone is its altitude. After all, there may be drone altitude limitations in your area according to federal restrictions. If you’re flying in controlled airspace under a special authorization, then you may even be subject to a lower altitude limit because
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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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