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FAA INTERVIEW – How to get airspace authorization, and how that process may change in the future
Today we have an exciting show as Kevin Morris from the FAA joins us for an interview. He is the FAASTeam Program Manager out of the Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office. We think you'll find this episode especially interesting. Stay tuned, thanks for joining us, thanks to Kevin for his time and
What are some ways I can market that I have my 107 license? Can I use the FAA logo on my site?
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How does the FAA define flying over people, and why you can never do it with your drone?
Today we discuss one of the biggest no-nos with a drone...flying over people. Know exactly how the FAA defines this, and fly safe! 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:
TOM KILPATRICK INTERVIEW – How to get a nighttime COA or COW
Another tempting thing for pilots to do is fly at night. Again, it's not allowed, unless you have a COA or COW to do so. Today we welcome Tom Kilpatrick to the show to talk about how you can go about getting this clearance. Here's a link to the video they discuss in this episode:
Why can’t you fly a drone around balloon fiesta or major sporting events?
With events like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (the largest hot air balloon gathering in the world) going on right now, it's tempting for many to put the drone in the air to get some awesome shots. However, it's very illegal and you can get into big trouble. Yet we see dopes doing this all
What do I do when I’ve been hired to fly and film an event, but they are now saying I need FAA permission?
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How often should I be doing maintenance checks? What all must I inspect to be in compliance with Part 107?
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Now that I’ve passed the Part 107 Drone Certification test, what are my options? What should I do next?
Today Paul tackles a question we keep getting from folks, which is a very logical one. Now that you've passed the 107 test, what should you do? We go through all kinds of things related to what you can/should do after passing the drone certification test. Fly safe! Get your questions answered:
COMMERCIAL DRONE EXAM PART 107 SPECIAL REPORT – What was it like to take the test? What do I need to pass it?
Huge day in the drone world today as it's the first day you can take the Commercial Drone Exam Part 107, and our Chief Pilot, Paul Aitken, was the first to pass it here in New Mexico. Today he goes through what he thought about it, tips to help you pass yours and everything else you may need to know to
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