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All commercial drone flight falls under the jurisdiction of the FAA’s Small UAS Rule, or what is more commonly known as Part 107. If the FAA finds out any of these activities were done without the appropriate license, the drone pilot can be penalized for up to $32,666 per incidence.
What drones can I fly without a license?
Any type of drone you intend to use for fun can be flown without a license! But, this doesn’t mean that you are exempt from following the FAA’s rules. All the rules stated in Part 107 are there to ensure the safety of all aircraft that can be found in the air space.
How do I report a drone to fly without a license?
If you have any concerns about unmanned aircraft being used in your area, either from a safety or privacy perspective, contact your local police on 101. The Police often have greater resources, response times and powers of investigation than the CAA.
How do I operate a drone with remote ID?
Operate a drone with a remote ID broadcast module (PDF). A broadcast module is a device that broadcasts identification and location information about the drone and its take-off location in accordance with the remote ID rule’s requirements. The broadcast module can be added to a drone to retrofit it with remote ID capability.
How do I comply with the new drone law?
There are three ways to comply: Standard Remote ID in the aircraft, a Remote ID Broadcast Module, or operations within a FAA pre-approved flight area Drones must self-test, and will not be able to take-off if the Remote ID is not functioning The rule expands the role that state and local law enforcement can take in policing drone law violations
Do you have to be able to see your drone while flying?
“Persons operating a drone with a remote ID broadcast module must be able to see their drone at all times during flight,” writes an FAA spokesperson, who also confirmed to The Verge that there’s no exemption for home-built drones.
Is your personal information protected when flying a drone?
Bottom line, your personal information is protected, but your location while flying is public. Drones produced in the future are expected to use the Standard Remote ID method above, but for your older, or otherwise non-compliant drones, you may use a third-party Remote ID Broadcast Module affixed to your drone.