Navigating Online Commercial Drone Registration

In Commercial Drone Registration, Drone Law Blog, Drone Law Top Level Categories, FAA Resources by Mallory Donick

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With commercial drone registration now available online, it has become increasingly easier for individuals to register their drones.  However, ease of access does not always equal ease of usage.  This article is meant as a step-by-step breakdown of how to commercially register your drone online, including how to edit your Certificate of Registration and delete your drone’s registration entirely. Getting …

How do I register my drone with the FAA? Let a drone lawyer show you how.

In Drone Law Blog, Recreational Drone Registration by Enrico SchaeferLeave a Comment

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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. …

Recreational Drone Registration? The AMA is disappointed in the FAA.

In Drone Law Blog, Recreational Drone Registration by Enrico SchaeferLeave a Comment

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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 …

One drone lawyer’s take on the FAA’s recreational drone registration FAQ

In Drone Law Blog, Recreational Drone Registration by Enrico Schaefer3 Comments

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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 …

How do I file a NOTAM before flying my drone for business?

In Drone Law Blog, FAA Resources, Our attorneys handle all FAA Part 107 Issues by Enrico SchaeferLeave a Comment

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There is now a system in place with the FAA and Lockheed Martin The acronym “NOTAM” stands for “Notice to Airmen” and are informational advisories. NOTAMs are not laws. They are filed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to give pilots and remote pilot operators notice of any potential hazards that could affect the safety of their flight.Drone NOTAMs (DROTAMs) …

Did the FAA Just Make Drone Flights Tougher? FAA Issues Notice – N JO 7210.889

In Drone Law Blog, FAA Resources by Enrico SchaeferLeave a Comment

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NOTICE to Air Traffic Organizations (i.e. Control Towers and Airport Facility Operators): U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION N JO 7210.889 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Air Traffic Organization Policy Effective Date: October 27, 2015 Cancellation Date: October 26, 2016 SUBJ: Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The FAA is working hard to educate everyone concerning safe at lawful use of drones in …

Is the FAA Enforcing Drone Regulations Against Commercial Drone Operators?

In Drone Law Blog, FAA Resources, Section 333 Petitions by Enrico Schaefer

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There is a lot of bad information out there about the FAA’s policy on enforcing drone regulations against commercial operators. “The FAA has never fined a drone operator operating commercially without a section 333.” Some people in the RC community regularly post on bulletin boards and other forums that “the FAA does not care about commercial drone use.” The quote we hear …

UAS Section 333 Petition for Exemption Frequently Asked Questions

In Drone Law Blog, FAA Resources, Section 333 Petitions by Enrico Schaefer1 Comment

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The FAA regulations concerning flying drones and UAVs for commercial use can be complicated. Section 333 Exemption Petition is essentially a request to the FAA to seek relief from certain requirements under the Federal Aviation Regulations. And once you get a Section 333 Exemption, you still need to comply with all other Federal Aviation Regulations for the drone flight. We have answers to some of the important questions regarding obtaining a Section 333 Petition for Exemption.