Hi! My name is Jonathan Rupprecht. I’m a practicing aviation attorney. I’m also a FAA certificated commercial pilot (ASEL & AMEL), flight instructor (CFI & CFII), and a contributor at Forbes.com for Aerospace & Defense.
I’m also a former professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
My articles have been cited by Newsweek, Politico, and The Hill. I’ve also had media appearances in Forbes, NPR, & Marketwatch.
My Best Articles
Drone Laws:
- U.S. Drone Regulations Directory
- US Drone Laws – Drone Laws by State
- Ultimate Guide to Drone Laws (from a Lawyer & Pilot).
- Don’t Drink and Drone – FAA Regulations on Drones & Alcohol
- Drone Crash-What Do I Do After I Crash My Drone?
- Section 333 Exemption vs. Part 107 vs. Public COA vs. Blanket Public COA
Drone Businesses Operations:
- 5 Problem Areas When Integrating Drones Into Large Companies
- Drone Crash-What Do I Do After I Crash My Drone?
- Ultimate Drone Logbook Guide (Drone Logbook Templates, Drone Flight Logbooks, Drone Logbook PDF, etc.)
Starting a Drone Business:
Part 107 (How to make money with drones):
- Step-by-Step Guide to Get Your Drone License to Make Money
- FAA’s New Part 107 Drone Regulations- What Drone Operators Need to Know
- Part 107 Waiver (COA) – What Drone Pilots Need to Know
- Part 107 Knowledge Test (41 Questions Answered & Explained)
- More Part 107 Test Questions for Remote Pilot Knowledge Test
- How to Fly Your Drone at Night-(Part 107 Night Waiver from 107.29)
Education:
- Drone Law for Drone Training Educators, K-12 Schools, & Universities.
- Drone Training Resources for Drone STEM Education or a Drone Flight School.
Guides
- The ULTIMATE Guide to Drone Events & Factors for Choosing the Right Show.
- Ultimate Drone Logbook Guide (Drone Logbook Templates, Drone Flight Logbooks, Drone Logbook PDF, etc.)
Recreational Drones
Other:
- Drone Delivery – 3 Major Legal Problems with Drone Delivery
- 7 BIG PROBLEMS WITH COUNTER DRONE TECHNOLOGY (DRONE JAMMERS, ANTI DRONE GUNS, ETC.)
- Complete Guide to Taylor v. FAA (Drone Registration Lawsuit)
What I Sell:
- My Services!
- Waivers, (Flying at night, over people, beyond visual line of sight, etc.)
- Airspace Authorizations,
- Exemptions,
- Co-Counsel on a Case Involving a Drone,
- Providing Legal Insights on How to Set-Up Your Drone Operations,
- FAA Investigation or Enforcement Action Defense, &
- Legal Consultations.
- My Drone Logbook
- My Time to Present at Your Conference or Company.
- My Time to Provide General Drone Industry Information or Guidance.
- Starting a Business
- Which Market to Focus on.
Contact me if you are interested in any of the above.