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Getting Your Drone License: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Your Drone License: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Did you know that if you intend to use your drone for commercial-related work you need a remote pilot certificate? Did you know that even recreational flyers need to pass a safety test? Many don't! You're required to pass a part 107 test in order to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

But how exactly is this accomplished? We'll share with you all the steps you need whether you're interested in drones recreationally or want to get your drone license to build a lucrative career as a remote pilot!

6 min read
Drone
FAA Drone Rules: How to Register a Drone and Legally Fly in the US

FAA Drone Rules: How to Register a Drone and Legally Fly in the US

Long gone are the wild west days of purchasing a drone online and immediately taking to the skies with no training, no license, no registration, and not so much as even a glance at the owner’s manual. 

10 min read
Aircraft

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