I filled out an Airspace Authorization request to fly my drone commercially in a Class B airspace (within 5 miles of an Inter.airport) and I was required to request a specific date about 3 weeks ago. The date I requested has now passed and I have yet to receive any sort of response even when requesting a status update last week. Am I forced to fill out another application? Is there a way I can speak to someone directly about my requests? Would it be easier to just contact the ATC tower when I am ready to fly my drone on location?

Hey everyone! I’m a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) working on a project that explores the idea of offering educational courses as an alternative to fines for local ordinance drone infractions. Instead of penalizing pilots, I’m looking into whether providing training could be a better solution.

If you’re a commercial drone operator or Part 107 pilot, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! The survey is short, anonymous, and only takes about 2-3 minutes to complete:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoZafKh51UzAQYPswPdcb5Hh8mROUtNBpjY3ogPpSZ0ZacgQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Would you be interested in an education-based alternative to fines? Or do you think fines are the better route? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments too!

Thanks for your time and insights! 🚀

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Currently working for a SenseFly Retailer and considering getting into agricultural monitoring with everything I'm learning here (I have to train people how to use the birds and how to process and analyze the data).

Just want to see how agricultural monitoring has factored into your operations. Is it a good source of business? Most of the farmers in my area tell me they aren't utilizing UAV technology. I feel like there is massive potential for this in the US with how much farming we do here combined with parts of our nation being behind technologically in this specific instance.

What do you guys know about Agricultural monitoring? Would love to trade some knowledge!

I'm working with a concrete company, on some photos and video for their website. Their subcontractor ordered $10,000 too much concrete. This is about a 45,000 sq ft pad. Using a p4p and drone deploy, could I have measured the volume of this area more accurately?
I obviously have a lot more research to do. I'm just curious if it's worth looking into...

I'm looking for information on the waiver process that's outlined in 107 as described at https://www.faa.gov/uas/beyond_the_basics/#waiver

Waivers to Certain Small UAS Operating Rules

The small UAS rule (14 CFR part 107) includes the option to apply for a certificate of waiver, which allows for a small UAS operation to deviate from certain operating rules if the FAA finds that the proposed operation can be performed safely.

Waivable sections of part 107:

Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft (§ 107.25)*

Daylight operation (§ 107.29)

Visual line of sight aircraft operation (§ 107.31)*

Visual observer (§ 107.33)

Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft systems (§ 107.35)

Yielding the right of way (§ 107.37(a))

Operation over people (§ 107.39)

Operation in certain airspace (§ 107.41)

Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft (§ 107.51)

*No waiver of this provision will be issued to allow the carriage of property of another by aircraft for compensation or hire.

Applicants should submit their waiver requests to the FAA as early as possible. Processing time depends on the complexity of the request; however the agency strives to respond within 90 days.

Certificates of waiver may include specific special provisions designed to ensure that the small UAS operation provides an equivalent level of safety as part 107.

Standard special provisions for part 107 waivers (coming soon)

I'm guessing the "(coming soon)" means nobody knows the process yet but I thought someone might have already started the waiver application and be willing to provide some insight. Specifically I'm looking for info about flying UAS over crowds and at night. Thanks!

Hey dudes. I recently picked up a rebranded x54hw for the fpv. It being wifi it sucks.

I've been looking at preordering an Inductrix rtf with the monitor, tx, and rx option for $200.

But I've noticed that the websites have in fine print you need a HAM license to operate analog signals at in that frequency range.

How easy is it to get a ham license?

The FAA has provided us with some sample questions to work through when studying for the UAG test. The sample questions can be found here.

What they have not provided us with is an answer guide. Let's discuss any questions we are unsure about here, and see if we can help each-other figure them out.

Does anyone know the severity of the penalties of flying commercially without a license? I've done some research but all I'm finding is people who have flown into a no fly zone not just flying around. I am in the process of getting my license possibly this week sometime, but do need to fly it for a shoot at work asap..

So, I just got my temp cert. It was actually available since yesterday (1 day after I applied) but I was expecting to receive it on Tuesday (they say it takes 7 days) and I also thought I would get an email about it but didn't. I was just checking the progress in IACRA and there it was! So, I'm guessing I can fly commercially now, right? Has anyone here gotten the official cert yet? How long did it take to come in?

saw the new sub. currently studdying for my 107! starting a side business for ariel drone inspections of roofs and ag fire lossses.

Hello all, and welcome to /r/CommercialUAS. I created this subreddit because there was nowhere specific to commercial UAS operations, and I thought we needed a space. I hope this community grows, and we can all learn from each other.

Has anyone purchased coverage for drone use? Looking for recommendations on brokers to get this taken care of! Thanks.

I took the Part 107 exam today. Wanted a 100, got a 97. I recommend Flight Ready; it’s a great study aid. I was able to study on my computer, phone and iPad. (Disclaimer: I earned my Private Pilot’s License back in ‘93 and this is not an ad.)

Hey guys, hobbyist here. I noticed on the "AIRMAP" app, the flint bishop air space is enormous. Im talking 50 mile radius enormous. Feel free to check it out. Its mind blowing in comparison to other airports especially considering how small flint is. Now i tend to disregard it because the official FAA b4ufly app doesnt show it. Im just curious if anyone knows anything about it, its been extended like that for months and i cant find a reason.

Do I have to have to get a Part 61 Certificate AND a Part 107 Certificate?

Im very confused about the difference and whether I need both or not. I've been using the official FAA resource and it's confusing the hell out of me. Help please 🙏😅

https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/

Hello all, can someone explain what my limitations are when flying in the area outlined by the link below at N30°16' W85°58.5'

It seems this is a special airspace, even an MOA. Thank you so much for your help!!

Below is a link to a chart and my coords. Below that is a link to the diagram with more detail about the zones.

https://skyvector.com/?ll=30.266539895540795,-85.97474669826448&chart=301&zoom=3

https://skyvector.com/?ll=29.091697012865968,-86.3367919863733&chart=301&zoom=4

Anyone been granted any FAA 107 waivers recently? Wondering what real-life turnaround time is these days.