An FAA video for new drone pilots (watch below!) has valuable information about the basic rules. If you're getting - or giving - a drone for the holidays, watch this first. (Written summary below video link: for more information, be sure to visit the FAA UAS page.) For the last several years, drones have been among the most popular holiday gifts. This causes a lot of … [Read more...] about FAA Video for New Drone Pilots: Watch This Before Flying Your Holiday Drone!
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DRONELIFE Exclusive: AMA’s Tyler Dobbs on RID and Recreational Drones, “No Viable Options”
The FAA's proposal for Remote ID for drones appears problematic for the recreational drone community. Tyler Dobbs, the AMA's Director of Government Affairs, says the proposal leaves "no viable options" for hobby flyers. Dobbs says that without changes, the current proposal will not only force law abiding flyers out of the hobby, but cause a massive problem with general … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: AMA’s Tyler Dobbs on RID and Recreational Drones, “No Viable Options”
Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
Part 107, the Small UAS Rule, takes effect on Monday - and recreational drone operators as well as commercial drone pilots may have to take the Part 107 Test. The "Aeronautical Knowledge Test" costs $150 to take and, the FAA estimates, will require about 20 hours of studying. In addition to passing the test, drone operators must be over 16 and must undergo - and pass - a TSA … [Read more...] about Do Hobby Fliers Need to Take the Part 107 Test?
