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Day 12 (12/22): Drones for good The Future of the Drone Drones are (rather quickly) taking over the world. According to Market Research Reports, it is expected that the value of the drone market in the world will reach over $27.1 billion by 2021, that's an increase of almost 800%. However, the...

Day 11 (12/21): Drones and careers Although one can make some money as a drone pilot it might take time to build up your business. For the most part, many drone pilots that I know use it for some additional income. This is a very competativer business because of the saturation of drones...

Day 10 (12/20): Flying over people Operations Over People General Overview The Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People final rule is the next incremental step towards further integration of unmanned aircraft (UA) in the National Airspace System. The...

Day 9 (12/19): Drones for everyone This is a question that gets asked pretty often. "What is the best drone for me?" To answer the question one would need to know a few things. 1. Are you a beginner? 2. What do you want a drone for? a. Fly Recreationally b. Fly Commercially 3. Do you...

Day 8 (12/18): Flying at night Night Operations This rule allows routine operations of small UAS, beginning April 21, 2021, at night under two conditions: The remote pilot in command must complete an updated initial knowledge test or online recurrent training, and The small unmanned aircraft...

Day 7 (12/15): “Weather” or not to fly. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations (Part 107) Tuesday, October 6, 2020 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drone,” operations cover a broad spectrum of commercial and government...

Day 6 (12/14): Airspace authorizations -- LAANC UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) The FAA UAS Data Exchange is an innovative, collaborative approach between government and private industry facilitating the sharing of airspace data between the two parties. Under the FAA UAS...

Day 5 (12/13): Where can I fly Where Can I Fly? Anyone flying a drone is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations. That means it is up to you as a drone pilot to know the Rules of the Sky, and where it is and is not safe to fly. Airspace...

Day 4 (12/12): Become a certificated remote pilot Become a Drone Pilot In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and...

Day 3 (12/11): Remote ID Note: FAA Policy on Remote ID Enforcement Drone pilots are expected to comply with the September 16, 2023, compliance date for Remote ID. However, the FAA understands that some drone pilots may not be able to comply because of limited availability of broadcast modules...

Day 2 (12/8): Register and mark your drone How to Register Your Drone Register your drone at FAADroneZone whether flying under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations or Part 107. If you are not sure what kind of a drone flyer you are, check out our User...

Day 1 (12/7): The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) The law requires that all [USA] recreational flyers pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test and provide proof of passage if asked by law enforcement or FAA personnel. The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) was developed to meet...

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign WASHINGTON – If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to...

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