Why do you need a part 107 license

Drones are so new that the FAA has been making frequent changes to the laws governing drone use. When you are doing your investigation make sure your data is up to date. It seems like these laws change monthly. There is two questions that could be asked. **If you have found anything incorrect on this website please let me know on the contact us page so I can correct it. Contact Page **

• What is the intent?
• Can it be monetized? (Beware this is Can not Is)
  • From the FAA’s website:
    • Non-recreational drone flying include things like taking photos to help sell a property or service, roof inspections, or taking pictures of a high school football game for the school’s website. Goodwill can also be considered non-recreational. This would include things like volunteering to use your drone to survey coastlines on behalf of a non-profit organization.

• The FAA has two classes of Drone Pilots Recreational Flyers and
  • Recreational Flyers (U.S.C. Section 44809): (fly for fun)
    • According to the FAA’s website what are the Rules for Recreational Flyers?
      • Fly only for recreational purposes (personal enjoyment).
      • Follow the safety guidelines of an FAA-recognized Community Based Organization (CBO).
        For more information on how to become an FAA-recognized CBO, read Advisory Circular 91-57C.
      • Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer who is co-located (physically next to) and in direct communication with you.
      • Give way to and do not interfere with other aircraft.
      • Fly at or below FAA-authorized altitudes in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, and surface Class E designated for an airport) only with prior FAA authorization by using LAANC or DroneZone.
      • Fly at or below 400 feet in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace.
      • Note: Flying drones in restricted airspace is not allowed. Drone pilots should always check for airspace restrictions prior to flight on our B4UFLY app or the UAS Facility Maps webpage.
      • Take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and carry proof of test passage when flying.
      • Have a current FAA registration, mark (PDF) your drones on the outside with the registration number, and carry proof of registration with you when flying.
        Note: Beginning September 16, 2023, if your drone requires an FAA registration number it will be also required to broadcast Remote ID information.
      • Do not operate your drone in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system.
  • Part 107 Pilots
    • According to the FAA’s website what are the Rules for a Part 107 Pilot
      • Operating Requirements
        • Always avoid manned aircraft.
        • Never operate in a careless or reckless manner.
        • Keep your drone within sight. If you use First Person View or similar technology, you must have a visual observer always keep your drone within unaided sight (for example, no binoculars).
        • You cannot be a pilot or visual observer for more than one drone operation at a time.
        • Do not fly a drone over people unless they are directly participating in the operation.
        • Do not operate your drone from a moving vehicle or aircraft unless you are flying your drone over a sparsely populated area and it does not involve the transportation of property for compensation or hire.
        • Anti-Collision lights required for flying at twilight.
        • Max Altitude 400 feet above ground or a structure.
        • Max Speed of 100 mph
        • Wavers are available for some items
        • Drones must be registered
        • Pilot Certification required
        • Drone Certification
        • You must make your drone available to the FAA for inspection or testing on request, and you must provide any associated records required to be kept under the rule.
        • You must report any operation that results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage of at least $500 to the FAA within 10 days.
        • Airspace Authorizations are required if not flying in Class G airspace