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How Long Does it Take to Get Your Part 107 Certificate? The FAA Timeline

October 28, 2016 by Miriam McNabb 6 Comments

Part 107 Certificate

Commercial drone operators hoped that Part 107 would provide some relief from the long and expensive process of receiving a Section 333 Exemption from the FAA.  Certainly, the new rules allow many more drone operators to work legally, and they have created a far simpler process to legalize commercial operations.  But after registering for the test, studying, and passing - how … [Read more...] about How Long Does it Take to Get Your Part 107 Certificate? The FAA Timeline

The Part 107 Test: Choosing the Right Prep Course For You

September 27, 2016 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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The FAA says that it requires about 20 hours of study to pass the Part 107 test.  By all reports, the test is not an easy one - but those willing to put in the time can certainly be successful.  DRONELIFE published a list of study guides and courses earlier - but with these and so many new offerings to choose from, how do you know which is best for you?  Here's our guide to … [Read more...] about The Part 107 Test: Choosing the Right Prep Course For You

Who Needs a Part 107 Certificate?

August 9, 2016 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Do you need a Part 107 certificate?  While Part 107 does make it easier to operate a drone commercially, not everyone will have to take the test.  Here's the summary of the FAA rules (with all the links and references) about who should start studying - and who can put the books down and go fly a drone. Commercial Drones Only The Small UAS Rule is very clear - if you fly … [Read more...] about Who Needs a Part 107 Certificate?

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