Has your drone been approved for commercial use by the FAA in a previous Section 333 Exemption? In order to get the FAA’s approval to fly your drone for business, the FAA will be required to make an airworthiness analysis of your sUAS. If your drone has not yet been approved in by the FAA in a prior Section 333 exemption, then …
Guns and Drones. On July 26, 2015, Kentucky resident William Meredith aimed his shotgun at a drone flying over his property and pulled the trigger, sending the drone crashing towards the earth. Meredith claimed that the drone had been recording footage of his daughters in the yard. Meredith commented: “‘You know, when you’re in your own property, within a six-foot privacy …
How to register your recreational or hobby drone with the FAA You don’t need to be a drone attorney or sUAS specialist to register your recreational drone. These links and the “How To Register” video below will show your the way. If you are a commercial drone operator, you will want to visit our Section 333 Exemption page for more information. …
You just received a new drone for Christmas. You have heard rumors that the FAA is requiring people to register their drones on some sort of a government website. You have also heard that only commercial drone users need to register their drones. You just want to take your drone outside and fly! There is a lot of that information …
Many states are considering, or even passing, laws which seek to limit drone use by both commercial and recreational users. In many instances, this is a uninformed ‘knee jerk’ reaction to some of the more popular myths about drones. These include the fallacies that drones can be used to spy on you, see in your windows, invade your privacy or trespass …
Recreational drone registration has arrived just in time for Christmas. Thank you for the thoughtful gift, FAA! In this interview with Rich Hanson, Academy of Model Aeronautics Regulatory Affairs Representative, agrees that some sort of registration is appropriate to reduce the number of safety incidents between drones and manned aircraft. However, the AMA’s position is that the FAA went too fast …
Drone Registration Frequently Asked Questions: Here is what the FAA has posted on their website to help recreational and hobby drone users understand its new drone registration requirements for hobby and recreational drone owners and operators. Regulations it conceived of in a little more than two weeks, and will implement in about the same time frame The FAA bypassed the traditional (and …
Should I buy a drone from a drone store, drone manufacturer or third party selling drones on-line? When it comes to buying your next drone, there are a few options. Purchasing a drone from a retail store has advantages. Look for customer support, drone repair and training as part of your purchase experience. In this interview, Brett Velicovich, Founder and CEO, Dronepire …
You want to start a drone business. But where to begin? If you are new to sUAS (small unmanned aerial systems), you may find it hard to get the information you need to understand how to start a drone business, and how to become a good drone pilot. Alan Perlman as www.uavcoach.com just launched an online course for the following people: …
Just because you obtained permission from the FAA to fly your drone under a section 333 exemption does not mean you can do whatever you want with your drone. There are any number of FAA rules and regulations that you must follow if you want to fly your drone lawfully. Watch to the video below to learn more about this important …