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How to Fly Your Drone in Controlled Airspace

New pilots, aerial photographers, and people interested in the drone industry have all heard the overly-intimidating term, “controlled airspace.” This type of language leads many new drone pilots to believe that they simply cannot fly there, when in fact you absolutely may be able to – but only if you’re granted permission. This guide is meant to explain controlled airspace …

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How to Unlock Your DJI Drone to Fly in Controlled Airspace

Most aerial photographers and remote pilots out there currently use DJI drones, and those who do often experience massive frustration around DJI’s geofencing that prevents users from flying in certain airspace – unless they’ve unlocked their drone. We’re here to help. We’ll cover how you can determine whether your flight takes place in a geofenced area, the two different types …

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How to Use LAANC and Gain Airspace Approval

What is LAANC? LAANC, or Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, was created to build a bridge between the FAA and drone pilots. It allows the FAA to better monitor unmanned aircraft flying even in controlled airspace. Before LAANC, it would take drone pilots weeks or even months to get their flights approved. Now, through this process, flights in low …

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Test Your Knowledge: Part 107 Practice Test Questions

Preparing for an exam can be nerve-wracking, we get it. We’ve always believed that with enough prior preparation, anybody’s nerves can be calmed – that’s why we’ve gone ahead and come up with 10 completely custom practice questions with in-depth explanations that you can use to supplement your Part 107 Test preparation. In our opinion, the FAA does a pretty …

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Guide to FAA Part 107 Testing Centers & Locations

If you’re looking to sit for the FAA’s Part 107 Exam but unsure of the administrative details, this is the article for you. Between the vast expanse of information available on the internet, and the information you actually need to know, it’s getting tougher and tougher each day to get straight answers. We’re here to cut to the chase, and …

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Construction Drones and the Law: Know Before Your Fly

The construction industry is being revolutionized by drone technology. According to an industry report, construction is the fasting growing sector for drone use – surging 239 percent two years ago. And, construction companies have good reason to adopt UAS. “Leveraging drones can increase safety on a construction site by 55 percent,” the report adds. Deploying drones for aerial mapping and …

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How Do I Register My Drone with the FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that all drones be registered before use. The first step in registering your drone is understanding exactly how you fly and use it. Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are? Some drone types include: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations; Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators; and Public Safety and Government. Whichever …

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Your Guide to International Drone Rules & Regulations

The worldwide non-military drone market is expected to triple in market sales to $14.3 billion over the next decade. With international markets taking off and opening new market space for drone companies, it’s never been more vital to know and understand drone laws from around the world. Currently, there is no universal set of unified rules that all countries agree …

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Tips for Mastering & Memorizing the Phonetic Alphabet

If your dream is to someday become a drone pilot, you’re probably already aware of the many rules and regulations that go into becoming certified. On top of the required aeronautical knowledge, Part 107 drone airman or remote pilot certificate, a variety of online training and more, aspiring drone pilots also need to be well-versed in the NATO phonetic alphabet. …