Part 107

Why should you hire an FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot? Because it’s against the law to profit from products produced by drone technology without a part 107 FAA certified pilot in command of the drone and its activities. The FAA owns the airspace above us and enforces the use of that airspace. Drone Pilots who take the time to enroll in courses, invest in studies and pass the FAA exam are the only operators qualified by law to pilot a drone for commercial purposes. Commercial flying of drones includes any flights that are for “work or business”, even if no money changes hands.

All commercial flights must be done by a FAA certified Remote Pilot (FAA Part 107 or 333). FAA certified pilots are required to understand the same aviation charts as do airplane and helicopter pilots. This includes flying over your own personal business in order to make a video for your website, or flying properties for a real estate broker.

Dont make the mistake of asking a non-certified drone hobbiest to operate and produce drone products for you. The consequences far outweigh the money you may spend to hire a commercial drone pilot. It is more common than you might think for violators to be investigated by the FAA and charged – depending upon the situation – the fines are as little as $400, and as high as $5,500.