If you've ever thought about making the move from recreational pilot to Part 107 licensed drone operator, now is your chance to ask all of your questions! Join us on October 30th from 4-6 pm EST, for AUVSI NC and DRONELIFE's monthly Let's Talk Drones session. During this month's session, the focus will be a discussion on the recreational and commercial uses of drones: and how … [Read more...] about The Move from Recreational Pilot to Part 107 – Everything You Need to Know, this Week at Let’s Talk Drones!
Part 107
How Many Drone Pilots are Flying Without a License? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
At DRONELIFE, we've gathered some anecdotal evidence over the years about how many drone pilots are flying without a license. Whenever we've asked drone operators that we meet in life outside of work if they have a license, we've found that none of the operators that we've run into have a Part 107. These are local roofers, photographers, or recreational flyers who have a day … [Read more...] about How Many Drone Pilots are Flying Without a License? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
Where Do Drone Operators Work? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
Whether you are thinking about getting your Part 107 or already hold your license, you may be wondering where drone operators work. That's the question we asked our readers in this week's DRONELIFE Minute Survey. There are a lot of very significant drone business surveys, and a lot of very official forecasts for the drone industry. The DRONELIFE Minute Survey makes no … [Read more...] about Where Do Drone Operators Work? DRONELIFE Minute Survey
FAA Test Centers are Closed. What Happens to New Pilots and Part 107 Renewals?
Along with everything else these days, FAA testing centers across the country have closed. But what does that mean for new pilots waiting to take their Part 107 Remote Pilots Certification test? What if your Part 107 Certification has expired, as they all do after 24 months, and requires renewal? Kittyhawk.io's Andrew Elefant addresses these questions and more in a blog … [Read more...] about FAA Test Centers are Closed. What Happens to New Pilots and Part 107 Renewals?
Now at Drone Flyers: Part 107 Resources for the Lockdown
Our sister publication, DroneFlyers, recently published a helpful resource for drone fans stuck at home. Ever thought about pursuing FAA certification? Check out this post: As public officials continue to urge people to stay home and practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, many are seeking novel ways to pass the time behind closed doors over the next few … [Read more...] about Now at Drone Flyers: Part 107 Resources for the Lockdown
