As the drone industry is taking off, some individuals and groups have started using drones for malicious purposes around the globe. We’ve all seen news articles of drones being used for bad and have wondered if there are any counter drone technologies. The answer is there are technologies, they have been around for years, but… Read More »
Interested in buying or using a drone sprayer? IMPORTANT: Before you buy one of these flying sprayers, read the part of this article talking about how the law affects the economics of your operations. I’ve had conversations with people who purchased spray drones to later realize they purchased a spray drone NOT efficient for their… Read More »
Section 107.65 Aeronautical knowledge recency. A person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating unless that person has accomplished one of the following in a manner acceptable to the Administrator within the previous 24 calendar months: (a) Passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of… Read More »
If you crashed a drone, there are reporting requirements. Below we will discuss the reporting requirements you make to the FAA and the reporting requirements you make to the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) following a drone crash. 1. Quick Summary of Info You can contact the NTSB’s 24-hour Response Operations Center (ROC) at 844-373-9922… Read More »
Section 107.29 Operation at Night. Important Note: Section 107.29 was amended and amended again. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night unless— (1) The remote pilot in command of the small unmanned aircraft has completed an initial knowledge test or training,… Read More »