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  1. chapsrlz

    FAA Part 107 for foreigners

    hi guys. is it possible to apply for a faa part 107 being a foreigner? i have some clients with buildings acroos the u.s. (nyc, la, san diego, denver, etc.) who want a photo session of their buildings.
  2. M

    No more registration for hobby drones?

    Washington, D.C. court ruled Friday(May 19, 2017) that the FAA drone registration rule violates the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, which Congress passed in 2012. Hobbyist John Taylor argued successfully that he should not have to register because the act states that the FAA "may not...
  3. We Talk UAV

    FAA Drone Registeration Relaxation

    A victory for drone hobbiests everywhere. An appeals court has struck down an FAA ruling that would of required for hobbyist and enthusist to register their drones. The FAA has long been concerned about the safety aspects of flying a drone as many professional pilots complained about a few...
  4. Mainshipper

    Following the rules

    I was in Key West, Florida last week on our annual week in paradise and was surprised to see no less than four individuals flying their drones in the Mallory Square area during the daily sunset viewing. For those not familiar with Key West, it's a 1X4 mile island at the end of the Florida Keys...
  5. voyageraero

    Airspace Authorization Approved!

    I just thought I would share my excitement on my first airspace waiver approval from the FAA! I requested to fly in Chicago Midway's class C airspace on July 8th (90 days from the date I submitted the waiver). I just received a call from (by far) the nicest FAA employee I've ever interacted...
  6. Tubebuzzer

    Drone Registration Application

    Greetings, I own a Phantom 3 Pro and have been flying for a few months now here in the Los Angeles area. I am also the cohost of a podcast that focuses on the difference between citizenship under Art. IV of the Constitution and the citizenship created by the 14th Amendment. While it is a...
  7. D

    Hawaii Drone License

    So I was just flying my drone a few minutes ago in Waikoloa, HI and a security guy came over and asked if I had a drone pilot license. He said they were required. Is the license he was talking about just the basic recreational FAA registration or is it something else?
  8. BigAl07

    FAA Announces ~ Security Sensitive Flight Restrictions

    Take warning there are a LOT of new Airspace Restrictions now in place across the US. Don't be THAT guy. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established airspace restrictions over 133 military facilities to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations. The...
  9. rickeyfitts

    Say No! to the City of Richmond's Proposed Drone Ordinance

    I recently added my name to a petition to reject the Restrictive Drone Ordinance under consideration by the City of Richmond, California. To my surprise, I received this sincere response from Richmond's Vice Mayor Jovanka Beckles. I wanted to share her email and my response: "Thank you for...
  10. U

    DJI Calls FAA Data 'Poorly Chosen' and 'Deeply Flawed'

    by Alex Cooke March 7, 2017 DJI Calls FAA Data 'Poorly Chosen' and 'Deeply Flawed' DJI recently issued a white paper expounding upon the relationship between the weight of drones and the risk posed by them, asserting that current FAA regulations are based on "poorly chosen data and deeply...
  11. Mike2A

    Baltimore/Baltimore County East pilots

    Want to make contact with other drone owners in the Baltimore/Baltimore County-East area (Canton, Dundalk, Essex, etc.) Also interested in anyone who is going for, or has acquired their 'Remote Pilot Airman Certificate'. Cheers, Mike2A
  12. Griffin D

    Class D Certificate of Authorization - Approved!

    Last month, I filled out a COA to fly in Class D airspace. I was very specific with where my flight activity would be, and I made sure to explain my safety mitigation plan. I also went into detail about how I will follow the Performance Based Standards. Yesterday a representative from the FAA...
  13. Kara Murphy

    So I wrote a thing on flying over crowds...

    ...for Drone360 Magazine. I've posted on other forums and have gotten a lot of responses that run the gamut of "that's dangerous" to "the FAA is too strict." Would love to hear your feedback. Drone360 Blog
  14. DroneOnNDP

    FAA 107 Compliant Client Workflow

    Recent 107 exam passer here, yaya - does anyone using drones in their photography/videography/production business have a link to a good FAA 107 compliant workflow? One you've developed that you'd be willing share, or perhaps your ideas on how to develop a good one? Like one you can use in...
  15. D

    Looking for the nearest FAA Testing Center for your Part 107? Here's a map!

    I found the testing center websites and the FAA's .pdf to be less than convenient, so I made a map of all of the testing centers. The data is taken from the FAA's list and was last updated on 12/14/16. Link to the map. I hope it helps!
  16. Jonathan Huff

    First waiver granted for flight in Class B airspace

    It doesn't look like anyone posted about this already. This is definitely a big jump for the FAA, although it is not a phantom it's good news! First drone to fly at an airport with FAA permission
  17. P

    Contacting airports about flying

    Hey all, So I'm a creative designer in a rural town of about 16000 people, and I've been approached by a few different departments of the city to do some aerial photography of a few upcoming events. I have not completed the Section 107 certification (it's on my list), so I may just do it for...
  18. Q

    Flying Over Private Property is Illegal?

    I see news articles occasionally about land owners calling the police when a drone flies over "private property.” Yet no one seems to call the police when United Airlines flies over private property. Is there a limit to private property ownership in the Z-axis (measured in feet)? If so...
  19. tml4191

    How long did it take you to study for the 107?

    Just wondering... how much time did you invest to pass the test to become commercially licensed?
  20. SoCalDude

    L.A. Area NOTAM and TFR (2017-01-08 thru 2017-01-09)

    If you are in the L.A. area next Sunday and Monday, be warned! When the NOTAM is issued, we'll know more as to the exact area.