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 ...

A spate of reported drone sightings that began in New Jersey in mid-November and spread across the Northeast has sparked anxiety among residents and politicians alike, temporarily closing airport ...

U nmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, have revolutionized the way law enforcement and public agencies serve their ...

Three Wallace Community College-Dothan students and one faculty member have successfully passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part-107 drone pilot licensure exam, earning their licenses as ...

drone successfully performed the first civilian beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight without visual observers under the FAA’s Part 107 rules. This flight is a significant step toward the safe ...

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 ...