The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has published a list of frequently asked questions about drone registration. The AMA confirms that members who have already registered with the organization still need to register with the FAA. The sudden reversals of the FAA registration program - from required to optional and back again - have caused some confusion among hobby … [Read more...] about The AMA Answers Questions About Drone Registration: Yes, You Have To
Part 107
Part 107: Learn the Phonetic Alphabet in a Weekend
Our content partners at the Roswell Flight Test Crew are producing a series of videos to assist people who are preparing to take their Part 107 test. In this episode they review the airman's alphabet also called the phonetic alphabet, designed to be understood even when communications channels can be interrupted with static. Please stay tuned for additional episodes. Past … [Read more...] about Part 107: Learn the Phonetic Alphabet in a Weekend
Part 107: Calculating Density Altitude
Our content partners at the Roswell Flight Test Crew are producing a series of videos to assist people who are preparing to take their Part 107 test. In this episode they discuss calculating density altitude. Please stay tuned for additional episodes. Past episodes: Episode 1 - Understanding Atmospheric Pressure Episode 2 - Calculating Pressure Altitude … [Read more...] about Part 107: Calculating Density Altitude
Part 107: Calculating Pressure Altitude
Our content partners at the Roswell Flight Test Crew are producing a series of videos to assist people who are preparing to take their Part 107 test. In this episode they discuss atmospheric pressure. Please stay tuned for additional episodes. Past episodes: Episode 1 - Understanding Atmospheric Pressure … [Read more...] about Part 107: Calculating Pressure Altitude
CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
Media giant CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the FAA to fly small drones over people. According to a CNN statement, the approval represents an industry milestone because the company's latest waiver will enable real-world UAS operations over people for the first time. CNN Granted Waiver to Use Vantage Robotics UAS Over People It's certainly a step … [Read more...] about CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
