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  1. SoCalDude

    Convert my Aircraft's Registration to Commercial

    When I first registered my aircraft, I registered it as a hobbyist. Now that I am Part 107 certified, I would like to change that registration to commercial. How does one go about doing that?
  2. SoCalDude

    Why your Pilot's Certificate is not a "License"

    Ever wonder why your pilot’s “license” is really a pilot’s “certificate?” Or did you even know (or care)? One of the most common sayings in aviation is that your pilot certificate is a license to learn, and your non-flying friends and family members will always think of that precious bit of...
  3. jdwarren

    Against the law to do real estate photographs with drone?

    Hey all! TL;DR Is it illegal to do drone photography in a neighborhood if the neighbors call the cops? So a friend brought up a valid point in regards to droning in residential neighborhoods. Scenario: You are taking pictures of a house in a busy neighborhood with lots of houses around...
  4. SoCalDude

    FAA Grants TFR Waiver for South Dakota Drone Pilot!

    "In a dramatic reversal of its prior refusal to allow drone journalists in the no-fly zone over the Standing Rock protests in North Dakota, the FAA has granted drone photographer Robert Levine of Minneapolis, Minnesota a three-day waiver to fly in the so-called TFR or temporary flight...
  5. SoCalDude

    FAA Released New Video

    According to the FAA ...
  6. T

    FAA no fly regs confusion

    I’ve been reading up on the US FAA “no fly rules” (hobbyist, not 107), and quite honestly, find them confusing, and possibly contradictory. To be honest, I haven't run down the 80-100 other regs I keep running across (and many seem to mix hobbyist/commercial regs in the same breath). I will...
  7. jdwarren

    [Help] Footage shot as hobbyist can be used commercially after part 107??

    Hey all! Question for you guys, I would like to split up into a couple parts.. TL;DR - If I shot something as a hobbyist and after I get my part 107, can I sell the footage from when I was a hobbyist or will FAA make me re-do my flight? I have been on a roadtrip the past 6 months shooting...
  8. Phil Tuggle

    Insane Amount of Time Needed for "107" Airspace Authorizations?

    Is anyone else experiencing excessively long waits for FAA Airspace Authorizations? I have have submitted only two (both were filled out absolutely perfectly). Right now, this is simply not practical for my Class D Airspace, which contains a ton of residential neighborhoods (I shoot real...
  9. SoCalDude

    Your Part 107 Exam Score?

    I'm not sure if polls are visible in the mobile app for this forum. If you do not see the poll or are unable to vote your score from your mobile app, please vote from a desktop/laptop browser. So, what score did you receive on the Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test?
  10. D.J. Province

    COW/COA update

    I've been waiting since 10/21/16 without any word for a COW. Kinda scary that there isn't somewhere you can check to see if it is progressing in case its gotten lost somewhere. Are other people seeing the same response times?
  11. kennedye

    Questions about night waivers

    So these are the items necessary to meet the performance based standards to obtain a 107.29 waiver for flying beyond civil twilight: Applicant must provide a method for the remote pilot to maintain visual line of sight during darkness. Applicant must provide a method for the remote pilot to...
  12. gringorio

    FAA Aviation Safety Inspector explains new drone operation regs

    This was a fairly informative webinar from a few days ago. I recommend watching it, especially if you want to operate commercially. They now have it on Vimeo:
  13. R

    FAA Aircraft Marking

    Did a search here and didn't find anything...how do people put their FAA # on a Phantom 4? Any suggestions welcome...
  14. ASA2FLY

    The FAR/AIM for Remote Pilots

    If you are looking for a resource for Parts 107, 48, and other regulations and information for Remote Pilots and Drone Operations, it can all be found in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), or what manned aircraft pilots intimately refer to as the...
  15. ASA2FLY

    Tips for Getting Your Remote Pilot Certificate

    Hello Phantom Pilots, I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself, introduce ASA, and tell you about some of the products we have available to help you with your part 107 certification. First, my name is Brian Snider, I am the marketing coordinator for ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics). I...
  16. A

    Steps to remove FAA registration?

    I have just sold my P3P and want to remove my FAA registration. What are the steps to do that? TIA
  17. Enrico Schaefer

    Learn to File your own Part 107 Waivers with the FAA

    If you are a commercial drone operator, or part 107 Pilot, you will need ATC airspace permissions in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D and E surface area) and your basic Part 107 Waivers (under 14 CFR Part 107, Subpart D). The FAA suggests you obtain ATC permission 90 days prior to the start...
  18. R

    How many is too many

    Thee FAA claims to be registering 2000 drones per day! So here is the question. How many is too many? how long does anyone think it might be before the FAA declares there are too many drones and the sky is unsafe for normal air travel. Especially emergency flights like medical, police, etc. As...
  19. RemotePilot101

    VIDEO: Understanding Airspace

    Charts and airspace play such a huge role not only in our everyday operations but also on the FAA Part 107 knowledge test. Last week myself and the team at RemotePilot101 handled over 1,000 support tickets/live chat requests and the common theme was airspace. So I put together a quick video for...
  20. BigAl07

    UAS Operator "could" be in hot water for busting TFR

    UAS Operator busts TFR at Balloon Ralley: This is still developing but it doesn't sound good for the UAS operator. It was announced this morning in a pilot's meeting that the FAA is seeking to have him prosecuted. This could be one to keep an eye on as it could set a national precedence in the...