Existing Part 61 pilots are well-suited to obtain a Part 107 commercial drone certification, as they already possess approximately 75% of the required knowledge, simplifying the certification process.

Drone licensing depends on intent: commercial use (any profit or benefit) requires a Part 107 remote pilot certification, while recreational flying (for fun) does not, though recreational pilots must ...

All drones weighing over roughly half a pound (0.55 pounds to be exact) must be registered with the FAA, whether flown for commercial or recreational purposes. According to agency guidelines, drones ...

For students in the Unmanned Aerial Systems class at the Lee CTE center, the sky is the limit. Having learned the ins and outs of flying drones, five second-year students in the class recently earned ...

The UCSC CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research has launched its second Drone Pilot Training and Mentoring Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a branch of the broader ...

While drones have become very useful in emergency situations, they have also been known to interfere with crisis operations. From fires in California, capturing breaking news for local news stations, ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for regulating airspace and setting guidelines for both commercial and recreational drone operators. Here’s what you need to know before flying ...