So you want to make money with your drone? That’s great, but the FAA’s Part 107 exam (which you now need to pass if you want to legally fly for business purposes) might be a little harder than you were expecting. It’s almost definitely a whole lot better than the …
Read More »76 Part 107 Waivers for Commercial Drones Granted on Day 1
The FAA announced this week that it granted 76 Part 107 waivers on the first day that the new law came into effect (Monday, August 29.) The Part 107 waivers will allow for commercial operations outside of the restrictions of the Small UAS Rule, which include BVLOS (beyond visual line …
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Why You Should Never Fly a Drone Over a Wildfire or Other Emergency Situation
Guest post by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Commercial UAV News Regardless of how many times a particular headline appears, it can feel like certain stories are being published on a daily basis. Not too long ago, news of the “drone” that hit an airplane felt like it was everywhere. Unfortunately, the update that …
Read More »How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 1: Interview With a Success Story
Kim Wheeler of 2Drone_Gals This is Part 1 of “How to Pass the Part 107 Test.” Look for DRONELIFE’s extensive reference list of free study guides, groups, and resources later this week. In yesterday’s press conference, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said that over 3,000 people had registered to take the …
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