Commercial Drone Operation Rules Go Into Effect August 29, 2016

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The FAA has announced the final rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft (sUAS).  This rule will have a major impact on those who are interested in doing aerial photography for hire or any other business venture which seeks to use unmanned aircraft in furtherance of its business.

Drone operators will be required to obtain a “remote pilot airman certificate” with a small UAS rating in order to fly commercially. The new rules go into effect August 29, 2016

For more information check these links:

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations (Part 107)

Part 107

 

About Bill Bongle

Bill Bongle is a 29-year police veteran and technology consultant, rising to the rank of Captain before retiring from the Green Bay Police Department in 2015. In 2015 Bill started Titletown Drones LLC, a company which provides drone related training and equipment. He specializes in assisting public safety agencies establish their drone programs. Bill has developed several drone related training courses including part 107 test prep and flight training. Bill has trained hundreds of commercial drone pilots, police officers, firefighters and government officials across the nation.