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How do I become a drone pilot?
What is Part 107?
Do I need a remote pilot certificate?
What is on the FAA’s Remote Pilot Exam?
Is the Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Exam hard?
What Jobs are there for a remote pilot?
Is it profitable?
Do I need to register my drone?
Can anyone become a professional drone pilot?
How much does it cost to become a drone pilot?
How do I become a drone pilot?
7 Steps to become a Drone Pilot
What is Part 107?
Watch this short video from our online course that explains what is 14 CFR Part 107. In short, The FAA released Part 107 on June 21st, 2016, under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 107 allows individuals to obtain their “Remote Pilot Certificate” to fly a drone for other than recreational use.
Do I need a remote pilot certificate?
That depends on what you use your drone for, if you use it for any commercial reason, then yes, you will need a license to operate a drone. If you use your drone for recreational use only, then a remote pilot certificate would not be needed.
In 2016, the FAA created the Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS rating for small unmanned aircraft systems. A small UAS is a drone, weighing less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft.
What is on the FAA’s Remote Pilot Exam?
The FAA has identified 12 subjects that are required knowledge for a remote pilot.
1. Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation
2. Airspace classification and operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation
3. Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance
4. Small unmanned aircraft loading and performance
5. Emergency procedures
6. Crew resource management
7. Radio communication procedures
8. Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft
9. Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol
10. Aeronautical decision-making and judgment
11. Airport operations
12. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures
5 TOPIC AREAS FOR INITIAL TEST
The FAA has put the 12 subjects into 5 topic areas that will be on the Aeronautical Knowledge Exam.
3 TOPICS FOR RECURRENT TESTING
The recurrent exam needs to be completed every 24 months but does not cover weather or loading and performance like the initial exam.
Is the Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Exam hard?
It is if you don’t study for it. There is no reason to think you would pass any test without having to study for it.
What Jobs are there for a remote pilot?
There are lots of jobs out there for remote pilots, and it does not matter whether you live in a rural area or in the city, there is a need for remote pilots. A quick search on any job site like indeed.com will show over 1000 openings for drone operators.
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They offer many opportunities for certified drone pilots
Is it profitable?
Yes, I’ve made over a million dollars doing it. Don’t take my word for it, check out this article from market watch.
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Do I need to register my drone?
When registering your drone, you must select to register either under part 107 or the Exception for Recreational Flyers.
Registration cost is five dollars and is valid for three years.
FAA DRONE ZONE
Register your drone here.
https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/
Can anyone become a professional drone pilot?
Almost anyone can become a drone pilot. You just need to pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam, be at least 16 years of age, be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone.
How much does it cost to become a drone pilot?
It will cost $175.00 for the FAA Remote Pilot Exam, $149.00 for Tactical Aviation’s Part 107 Test Prep Course, and around $500.00 for a good drone like EXO Cinemaster 2
