Is a Certificate of Authorization (COA) the right way for your public safety department to operate? Here, Steve Rhode discusses when and why it may be appropriate - or not - to operate under a COA. The following is one of a biweekly series on public safety drone issues by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety … [Read more...] about Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Drone Column: COA (Certificate of Waiver or Authorization) Pitfalls
Part 107
FAA to Allow Part 107 Drone Pilots to Take Night Ops Training Online
CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION: Article updated April 13, 2021. The only new privilege tied to the new Part 107 test and training after 4/6 is Operation at Night. Current Part 107 holders may Operate Over People and Moving Vehicles in accordance with the rule automatically after 4/21/21, when the rule goes into effect. Call 844-FLY-MY-UA or email the FAA for more … [Read more...] about FAA to Allow Part 107 Drone Pilots to Take Night Ops Training Online
Part 107 for Public Safety Professionals: DRONERESPONDERS and Pilot Institute Partner for Education
DRONERESPONDERS and the Pilot Institute have partnered to provide training and resources on Part 107 for public safety professionals - and help agencies to get a Certificate of Authorization (COA) and build their drone program. DRONERESPONDERS is the leading resource group for public safety and emergency services personnel: providing networking opportunities, working groups, … [Read more...] about Part 107 for Public Safety Professionals: DRONERESPONDERS and Pilot Institute Partner for Education
The Move from Recreational Pilot to Part 107 – Everything You Need to Know, this Week at Let’s Talk Drones!
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!
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
