Wonder how Part 107 might make it easier than the current system of 333 Exemptions to get your commercial drone authorization? DRONELIFE has created an infographic to highlight the basics. Need more information? Check out our posts on Part 107 basics, and this guest post from our friends at Skyward on whether you should wait for Part 107 to be released, or apply for a Section 333 Exemption now.
Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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[…] Or, at the very least, you need a registration. Many drone operators don’t realize that in order to operate a drone commercially, special licensing from the FAA is required. If you are making money from your drone in any way – taking pictures of real estate, or selling aerial images to local businesses – the law currently requires that you have a Section 333 Exemption. […]