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I just registered my Air 2s. (Recreation only) Already have the TRUST cert. Going to print and laminate the reg.cert and carry with me when flying. Put my numbers on the drone. Anything else I am missing to be compliant?

Thanks

(besides following the rules that is.)
 
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I just registered my Air 2s. (Recreation only) Already have the TRUST cert. Going to print and laminate the reg.cert and carry with me when flying. Put my numbers on the drone. Anything else I am missing to be compliant?

Thanks

(besides following the rules that is.)
Did you get remote id number for your drone?
 
Yes. It has it built in. Faa has the ID number. Also going to affix the reg. number to the drone

Thanks
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
Thank you. That was my understanding, but it is difficult to get clarity from the relevant web sites.

Any other advantage of having the 107? Such as in terms of where / when you can fly, etc.
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
Thank you. That was my understanding, but it is difficult to get clarity from the relevant web sites.

Any other advantage of having the 107? Such as in terms of where / when you can fly, etc.
No. Part 107 does not grant you any additional privileges. There is only one set of rules for all drone flights, whether they're recreational or not.

Keep in mind that "non-recreational purposes" can mean a lot of things, from getting paid to do an inspection of a structure to something as simple as posting monetized drone video on YouTube.
 
There is benefits to having your part 107.

This will help a lot


There are folks who start out recreationally and things can change.

If you are flying around and having fun and your neighbor asked if you could take a quick photo of his house. If you do , at that point you fall under part 107. It is the intent of the flight. If you post a video of your family playing on you tube for family to watch, okay. If you are doing at a church picnic and of course not flying over people, but off to the side and video or pictures, cool. But the moment someone says can you take some for the church bulletin, you say no, because that falls under part 107.

Watch the video. It will clear up a lot .
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
Thank you. That was my understanding, but it is difficult to get clarity from the relevant web sites.

Any other advantage of having the 107? Such as in terms of where / when you can fly, etc.
No. Part 107 does not grant you any additional privileges. There is only one set of rules for all drone flights, whether they're recreational or not.

Keep in mind that "non-recreational purposes" can mean a lot of things, from getting paid to do an inspection of a structure to something as simple as posting monetized drone video on YouTube.
This is not correct. For instance can you fly above 400' AGL? The answer is no under any circumstances for recreational flyer, but part 107 certificate holder can fly within radius 0f 400' around structure 400' above the top of the structure. Also as a part 107 pilot, you can apply to FAA to fly above imposed limits in controlled airs paces.
 
No. Part 107 does not grant you any additional privileges. There is only one set of rules for all drone flights, whether they're recreational or not.

Keep in mind that "non-recreational purposes" can mean a lot of things, from getting paid to do an inspection of a structure to something as simple as posting monetized drone video on YouTube.
This is not correct. For instance can you fly above 400' AGL? The answer is no under any circumstances for recreational flyer, but part 107 certificate holder can fly within radius 0f 400' around structure 400' above the top of the structure. Also as a part 107 pilot, you can apply to FAA to fly above imposed limits in controlled airs paces.
Yes, Part 107 certification is required to fly 400' over a structure like a building or a cell tower if you are within a 400' radius of it. And yes, Part 107 holders can apply for a waiver to fly >400' AGL. But I don't consider that an additional privilege, since the FAA rarely grants such waivers.

However, anyone can request an authorization to fly in controlled airspace from the FAA thru LAANC. You do not need a Part 107 cert for that.

https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/authorization
 
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--Absolutely, there are many perks to having your part 107. Just remember , If you have your part 107 cert you can fly recreational too. If you have only your 44-809 recreational, you cannot fly under part 107.

I have had the opportunity to meet with my realtor, shutting down my studio, downtown. And numerous other realtors. What blew me away when talking about aerial real estate photography is that , with no exception, did any of them know that they or the photogs they hired had to be part 107 certified.

Some even said it was for their own listings, and even used their own drone. I told the truth, doesn't matter. You have to have your part 107 certificate. Now the new fines are 3500 dollars. Per.

Safe flights and soft landings.
 
There is benefits to having your part 107.

This will help a lot


There are folks who start out recreationally and things can change.

If you are flying around and having fun and your neighbor asked if you could take a quick photo of his house. If you do , at that point you fall under part 107. It is the intent of the flight. If you post a video of your family playing on you tube for family to watch, okay. If you are doing at a church picnic and of course not flying over people, but off to the side and video or pictures, cool. But the moment someone says can you take some for the church bulletin, you say no, because that falls under part 107.

Watch the video. It will clear up a lot .
 
There is benefits to having your part 107.

This will help a lot


There are folks who start out recreationally and things can change.

If you are flying around and having fun and your neighbor asked if you could take a quick photo of his house. If you do , at that point you fall under part 107. It is the intent of the flight. If you post a video of your family playing on you tube for family to watch, okay. If you are doing at a church picnic and of course not flying over people, but off to the side and video or pictures, cool. But the moment someone says can you take some for the church bulletin, you say no, because that falls under part 107.

Watch the video. It will clear up a lot .
What if the neighbors and church are not paying you for the image. Not being monetized should still be recreation flying? No?
No. It is considered "furthering of the business" and requires part 107 certificate.
 
There is benefits to having your part 107.

This will help a lot


There are folks who start out recreationally and things can change.

If you are flying around and having fun and your neighbor asked if you could take a quick photo of his house. If you do , at that point you fall under part 107. It is the intent of the flight. If you post a video of your family playing on you tube for family to watch, okay. If you are doing at a church picnic and of course not flying over people, but off to the side and video or pictures, cool. But the moment someone says can you take some for the church bulletin, you say no, because that falls under part 107.

Watch the video. It will clear up a lot .
What if the neighbors and church are not paying you for the image. Not being monetized should still be recreation flying? No?
No, that is not considered a recreational purpose. You are still performing a service for someone/something whether you are being paid for it or not.
 
I just registered my Air 2s. (Recreation only) Already have the TRUST cert. Going to print and laminate the reg.cert and carry with me when flying. Put my numbers on the drone. Anything else I am missing to be compliant?

Thanks

(besides following the rules that is.)
You could also put your phone number on the drone in case you lose it. Folks have had their drones returned to them due to fly away scenario...

-M
 
Just FYI, Pilot Institute offers free drone registration stickers that include your FAA registration number and phone number.

 
I just registered my Air 2s. (Recreation only) Already have the TRUST cert. Going to print and laminate the reg.cert and carry with me when flying. Put my numbers on the drone. Anything else I am missing to be compliant?

Thanks

(besides following the rules that is.)
You could also put your phone number on the drone in case you lose it. Folks have had their drones returned to them due to fly away scenario...

-M
Good idea, will do, Thanks.
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
Is "fine art" image making considered recreational?
 
Similar boat:

I bought a Mini 3 Pro, registered it and got the Trust certificate.

Then I got a Mavic 3 Pro. Registered as well.

I only use them recreationally during the day.

I am still unclear whether I need to apply for the Part 107 license or not?
Only if you plan on flying your drone(s) for any non-recreational purposes.
Is "fine art" image making considered recreational?
As long as you're doing it only for yourself and not as a service for anyone else, and done for non-monetization purposes, then yes, it would be considered recreational.
 

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