Canadian commercial drone company AeroVision Canada is seeking a waiver from Transport Canada for BVLOS (Beyond visual line of sight) flight. In Canada, as in the US, commercial operators are required to have their drones in sight at all times. While for some applications the restriction does not cause a problem - aerial photography of a building or a small area, for … [Read more...] about AeroVision Flies Beyond Line of Sight
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Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, takes effect on Monday - and recreational drone operators as well as commercial drone pilots may have to take the Part 107 Test. The "Aeronautical Knowledge Test" costs $150 to take and, the FAA estimates, will require about 20 hours of studying. In addition to passing the test, drone operators must be over 16 and must undergo - and pass - a TSA … [Read more...] about Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
