As the two year anniversary of Part 107 rolls around, those drone pilots who were quick to take and pass their test and receive their certifications will need to get ready to renew. Questions on social media sites have been frequent recently, asking if Part 107 certifications really needed to be renewed after 24 months. The FAA has answered - and yes, Part 107 … [Read more...] about Yes, You Really Do Need to Re-Certify as a Part 107 Pilot After 2 Years
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The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
The biggest name in drone racing has announced a collaboration with Aeon Unmanned to support Part 107 training. The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) will partner with Aeon Unmanned to support the Colorado company’s Part 107 Academy, a one-week training program for commercial drone operators. It's not a pairing that springs to mind for either drone racers or … [Read more...] about The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
The AMA Answers Questions About Drone Registration: Yes, You Have To
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: 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
