When Local Drone Laws Override FAA Authority
City Drone Bans: What’s Legal and What’s Not City drone ordinances have gotten complicated with all the local bans and federal preemption arguments flying around....
State Drone Laws 2025 – Preemption, Penalties, and Privacy
State Drone Laws: Navigating the Patchwork of Regulations State drone regulations have gotten complicated with all the conflicting laws and federal preemption questions flying around....
When Drone Recording Becomes Illegal Surveillance
Drone Privacy Law: When Recording Becomes Illegal Surveillance Flying a drone with a camera doesn’t grant unlimited rights to record people and property. Privacy laws...
Do You Need Drone Insurance? Coverage Types and When Its Required
Do You Need Drone Insurance? Coverage Types and When It’s Required Drone insurance isn’t legally required by the FAA for Part 107 operations, but operating...
Hobbyist vs Part 107 – Which Rules Apply to You
Updated January 2026 | Recreational drone rules changed September 16, 2023 under FAA Reauthorization Act The question I get asked most: “Do I really need...
Commercial Drone Operations Under Part 107
Part 107 Commercial Drone Rules: What You Actually Need to Know Commercial drone regulations have gotten complicated with all the waivers, authorizations, and overlapping rules...
Part 107 Recurrent Training Every 24 Months
Part 107 Recurrent Training: What the 24-Month Renewal Covers If you hold a Part 107 remote pilot certificate, you must complete recurrent training every 24...
How to Check Drone NOTAMs Before Every Flight
NOTAMs for Drone Pilots: How to Check Airspace Restrictions Checking NOTAMs has gotten complicated with all the TFR websites and airspace apps flying around. As...
How to Get Your Part 107 Drone License in 2025
Updated January 2026 | Part 107 regulations current as of FAA Final Rule effective April 21, 2021 (14 CFR Part 107) I got my Part...
Part 107 Knowledge Test Guide – 60 Questions, 70% to Pass
Understanding the Part 107 Knowledge Test The FAA Part 107 Knowledge Test is the gateway to becoming a certified commercial drone pilot in the United...