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In today's show, we reveal if Part 107 rules and regulations apply to public safety officers. Our caller, William, is wondering if public safety officers are subject to the same rules and regulations as other drone pilots. Do public safety officers need to procure Part 107 waivers for flying at night or
Do You Need a COA or a COW If You Have Permission from ATC?
Today's question is about getting your COA or COW. If you have prior permission from Air Traffic Control, do you still need to get your COA or COW? What does the FAA say about this issue? Our
Can I obtain a night waiver if I don’t know which drone I’ll be flying?
Today, we talk about obtaining a night waiver from the FAA. Earlier this week, we received a call from a listener who has a very specific question about drone waivers. As a Part 107 pilot, he has a registered drone of his own. However, he was recently approached by a company seeking his
Should public safety offices get a Part 107 or a COA?
Today, we talk about using drones for public safety. Of course, this is a topic we’ve covered in the past. If you’re a regular listener, you may remember episodes in which we talked
I’m a Part 107-certified police officer. Does my agency need a COA?
We often get questions about COAs for police officers and firefighters. As someone working in public safety, how do you obtain a COA? Does your department need one if already have a Part 107? Because COAs can be
Can drone pilots help out with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief?
Using Drones in Disaster Relief In light of the emergency happening in Houston right now, many Drone U members have reached out to ask if there is some way for them to help with
Can authorizations and waivers be shared with or transferred to someone else?
Daniel in Rochester, NY calls in to ask if his FAA authorization is transferable to another pilot, as long as he’s on site. We answer his question and talk about how a membership with DroneU can make sharing FAA authorizations easier. For
When Do I Need a Certificate of Authorization?
What are COAs and why would I need one? In this special episode, we give you all the details on how to get a certificate of authorization, and in what circumstances you need one. Thank you, Roger in Ohio, for submitting a good question that everyone needs to know about. We'll give you all
How do I check up on a COW I’ve applied for? Any tips for helping get them approved?
George in North Carolina submitted the question we're answering today. Thanks, George. Fly safe, everyone! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. Tell us what you think of the our show. We listen and tweak often. So please leave a review on iTunes:
Are there any alternatives to the FAA’s on-line airspace portal?
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