Action Item: The FAA’s new Part 107 regulations concerning small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUAS”) went into effect August 29, 2016, boosting investments in the expanding commercial UAS market.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 waiver process for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones) in certain restricted airspace or beyond the limitations of the Part ...

FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificates are nearing their first renewal period, requiring recurrent training or testing to maintain currency. Renewal methods depend on the pilot's existing ...

Crewed aircraft pilots (Part 61 holders) are well-positioned to obtain a Part 107 drone certification, as they already possess roughly 75% of the required knowledge for the exam. Obtaining a Part 107 ...

The FAA has developed regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for purposes other than hobby and recreation. The rules are ...

The FAA is planning on releasing Part 107 this Tuesday June 21st. A little birdy leaked some info to me and Part 107 provides for individuals to obtain their “Remote Pilot Certificate.” This is ...

There are several guidelines all drones operating in U.S. airspace must follow, such as remaining within the pilot’s line of sight. But there are waivers the FAA is granting for some ...

Most of the waivers granted to the Part 107 operating conditions involve night-time flights, said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. Left to right: AUVSI CEO Brian Wynne, FAA Administrator Michael ...

If you want an FAA waiver to fly a Part 107 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over the normal limit of 400 feet, you better be familiar with your operating airspace and ready to describe it in detail, ...

With its first regulation allowing routine use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in national airspace now in place, the FAA is moving ahead with its next rulemaking actions to expand beyond the ...