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?
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Who Needs a Part 107 Certificate?
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?
The Part 107 Certificate Test: Industry Asks FAA for Changes
The Small UAV Coalition - an drone industry group promoting safety and innovation - has published a letter addressed to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta asking for clarification and some changes to the Part 107 Certificate test for commercial drone operators. The Part 107 test is an "aeronautical knowledge test" administered by the FAA, necessary to receive a "remote pilot … [Read more...] about The Part 107 Certificate Test: Industry Asks FAA for Changes
The Part 107 Test: Draft of Details Released
The FAA has released a draft of the details of the Part 107 test for commercial drone operators who do not already hold a Part 61 pilot's license. (For details on the process if you already hold a Part 61 pilot's license, follow the links above.) The big change for drone operators in Part 107 was the relaxation of the previous requirement that commercial drone operators … [Read more...] about The Part 107 Test: Draft of Details Released
