Sponsored post by Marcos Osorno, CTO of Skyward— Launching a commercial operation in a new (and highly regulated) market requires calculated choices about business goals, the regulatory environment, the competitive landscape, and timing. For the past four years, the FAA has required commercial drone operators in the United States to have a 333 Exemption. This has been a … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Operations: Wait for Part 107 or Get a 333?
333 Exemptions
Attorney Rupprecht on 333 Exemptions for Education (and a workaround)
At the Drone Educator's Conference held at Cal Poly recently, Jonathan Rupprecht gave a presentation on Drone Law for Education. The focus of the presentation was on FAA 333 exemptions, what the requirements are and how to meet them. Mr. Rupprecht has extensive experience with legal issues related to drone technology. His presentation was comprehensive in scope. He … [Read more...] about Attorney Rupprecht on 333 Exemptions for Education (and a workaround)
Sky-Futures takes advantage of 333 exemption to expand in U.S.
Sky-Futures, a provider of drone inspection services for the global oil and gas industry headquartered in England, announced completion of "the first ever oil and gas inspection by drone in the Gulf of Mexico for a leading global oil and gas service and drilling company." They did not name the client. Sky-Futures completed the inspection just over 10 months after receiving … [Read more...] about Sky-Futures takes advantage of 333 exemption to expand in U.S.
Sporty’s Flight Training Can Assist With 333 Exemption Process
Sponsored by Sporty's  — While the FAA's rules and regulations may be giving both commercial drone operators and hobbyists fits, they have to be addressed if you want to fly a drone. For start ups or businesses looking to exploit drone technology to build revenue streams, established flight training programs can help fulfill FAA regulations. Sporty's Pilot Shop just outside … [Read more...] about Sporty’s Flight Training Can Assist With 333 Exemption Process
Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
Yesterday's  Senate Subcommittee Hearing, Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology into the National Airspace System, offered testimony from politicians, air line pilots, and the FAA on drone safety - but did not include any representatives from the drone industry.  All of the testimonies were largely focused on the potential dangers of drones to commercial airplanes, … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
