Why We’re Excited to Get Rid of a Drone Academy Course
We're deleting our Recurrent Exam Training Course because the FAA has released their own (free) recurrent training to replace the Recurrent Knowledge …
Category: Regulation
FAA Allows Part 107 Pilots to Maintain Currency Online During COVID-19 Shutdown
Part 107 Pilots losing currency between April 1st-September 30th can take an easy online course to keep flying for another 6 months.
Three Ways the FAA Can Fix The Remote ID NPRM Dumpster Fire
The Remote ID NPRM is deeply flawed in its current form. Here are three things we think the FAA can do to fix it.
“What is an FTN?” and Other Questions About the New FAA Testing Process
The FAA has announced sweeping changes to the FAA Testing Process that include new scheduling requirements impacting current and aspiring Remote Pilot…
The FAA Answers the Question, “Should I Put a Gun On My Drone?”
Ok, so who among us hasn’t thought, “I wonder what would happen if I put fireworks or a shotgun on my drone and flew it…
Did the FAA Actually Kill Hobbyist Drone Flying?
Last week, the FAA released a memo updating the rules for hobbyist drone pilots. Here's what you need to know if you want to stay legal...
Near Miss at Niagara Falls : Can Manned Aircraft Fly Below 500 ft.?
A video of a near miss over Niagara Falls generates questions about how drones and helicopters can safely share airspace.
FAA Updates sUAS Registration Marking Rule
The FAA updated the sUAS marking rule to require all makrings to be placed on the outside of the aircraft. Previously, the markings could be anywhere …
Court Affirms FAA’s Right to Regulate Hobbyist Drone Pilots
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit formally rejected the arguments of drone hobbyist, John Taylor and in doing so recognized th…