PrecisionHawk’s LATAS delivers an innovative air traffic control system for drones, but it’s one of several that depends on the not-so-imminent success of all aircraft using ADS-B. QuickTake THE FACTS: This past week, the FAA granted PrecisionHawk a waiver from Part 107.31’s visual line of sight (VLOS) limitations, which gives them the ability to continue their research and … [Read more...] about Can PrecisionHawk Tame Drone Traffic in the Sky?
Part 107
How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 2: Study Guides and Resources [List with links]
Part 2 of a series - see How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 1. The FAA reports that 88% of participants taking the Part 107 Test on Monday passed it - but reports from the field say that the test was harder than most people expected. In fact, Kim Wheeler, the successful candidate we interviewed in Part 1 of this series said that few of the questions on the sample test … [Read more...] about How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 2: Study Guides and Resources [List with links]
FAA’s Part 107 Exam is Probably Harder Than You Think
So you want to make money with your drone? That's great, but the FAA's Part 107 exam (which you now need to pass if you want to legally fly for business purposes) might be a little harder than you were expecting. It's almost definitely a whole lot better than the previous, expensive and time-consuming system of applying for a Section 333 exemption. But that doesn't mean this is … [Read more...] about FAA’s Part 107 Exam is Probably Harder Than You Think
76 Part 107 Waivers for Commercial Drones Granted on Day 1
The FAA announced this week that it granted 76 Part 107 waivers on the first day that the new law came into effect (Monday, August 29.) The Part 107 waivers will allow for commercial operations outside of the restrictions of the Small UAS Rule, which include BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flight and flight at night. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said that the agency … [Read more...] about 76 Part 107 Waivers for Commercial Drones Granted on Day 1
How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 1: Interview With a Success Story
This is Part 1 of "How to Pass the Part 107 Test." Look for DRONELIFE's extensive reference list of free study guides, groups, and resources later this week. In yesterday's press conference, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said that over 3,000 people had registered to take the Part 107 test - the Aeronautical Knowledge Test - on the first day that the new rule was … [Read more...] about How to Pass the Part 107 Test, Part 1: Interview With a Success Story
