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So, you’ve got your Part 107 to fly drones commercially, and now you can get paid to fly your drone. Today, we’re diving into over 25 jobs that you can do to make money using your drone. Whether you’re looking for a weekend side hustle, dreaming of launching your own business, or just want to…
So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight? Great! The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. SiFly Sets World Record for Endurance California-based drone manufacturer SiFly has officially set a new Guinness World Record for flight endurance with their Q12 platform, a prototype quadcopter. The drone completed a flight lasting 3 hours…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week, and they’re all pretty happy. Look at that. First off, we have the Antigravity A1 from Insta360 that’s out. We have the DJI Mini 5 Pro specs that have been leaked. And then lastly, AVSS has a new drone system…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a drone collision in Kerrville, Texas. And lastly, we have some major leaks on the DJI…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Drones for America Act to phase out Chinese drones, and a drone allegedly collided with a rescue helicopter in Texas. Let’s dive in. FAA Misses…
Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes. Plus, we’ll address the biggest question pilots often overlook. Hi, I’m Greg from Pilot Institute,…
Did you know that in the United States, failing to register your drone could result in a fine of up to $10,000? Don’t take the risk. In the next few minutes, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of registering your drone in 2025. While registering your drone might seem daunting, it’s straightforward, and I’ll…
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