Even a child can fly a camera drone for fun, with only the $5 registration to make it official. Use that exact same drone - or an even smaller one - to take a picture for your real estate firm, however, and you'd better have a pilot's license. That's a real pilot's license - the same license (airman certificate) required to fly an airplane. "A farmer can't fly a 2.8 pound … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Pilot’s License to Fly a Small Drone?
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Can the FAA Impose Drone Registration?
Immediate reactions to the FAA's drone registration program, announced Monday, varied from concerns that the program did not go far enough to ensure the safety of passenger aircraft to worries that stiff regulation would prove a barrier to innovation in the industry. While consumers and manufacturers debated the utility of the law or the details of implementation, another … [Read more...] about Can the FAA Impose Drone Registration?
What is the Statute of Limitations on Unauthorized Drone Flights?
On Tuesday, the FAA announced the proposal of a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International for allegedly unauthorized drone flights dating back several years. The FAA claims SkyPan International, an aerial photography company based in Chicago, flew 65 unauthorized flights between March 21, 2012 and December 15, 2014 over some of the most congested airspace in the … [Read more...] about What is the Statute of Limitations on Unauthorized Drone Flights?
AUVSI Report Paints Optimistic, Cautious Picture for Drone Sector
A recent American industry report shows that commercial growth of UAVs is swelling from sea to shining sea but the buffeting winds of errant regulation still pose a muscular risk to this infant sector. According to a new study released in September by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to … [Read more...] about AUVSI Report Paints Optimistic, Cautious Picture for Drone Sector
A Look at the Section 333 Exemption Process with DroneLaw.Pro
Sponsored by DroneLaw.Pro — As it currently stands, getting a Section 333 exemption from the FAA is the only legitimate way to make money flying a drone. While the number of exemptions the FAA has granted is increasing, the process is still complex, time consuming, and expensive. This is where companies like DroneLaw.Pro come in. Headquartered in Traverse City, MI, … [Read more...] about A Look at the Section 333 Exemption Process with DroneLaw.Pro
