Should you get your FAA Part 107 Certificate? 12 Benefits to Consider

[@AlienDrones]

My Sincere THANKS to Greg from Pilot Institute for agreeing to join us on the channel, great information for sure! 🙏 Make sure you take a look at all the resources that they offer as well, a wealth of FREE information too! bit.ly/3OfIpTl

[@PilotInstitute]

Thank you for having me on the show, it was a great discussion and I hope that we can help educate the community together.

[@diverdean59]

Thank you so much for the quick response.

[@raytbrown2]

Greg from Pilot Institute seems to be a tool. Nice guy, maybe. But still a tool. Not too sure.

[@AlienDrones]

@@raytbrown2 A really good guy in person, super knowledgeable, thinks he's funny, sometimes he is. You could learn something from him for sure. Think Big Bang Theory.

[@raytbrown2]

OK. Will be open to it. TY!@@AlienDrones (But I saw him as a tool in other videos on his own website, just saying). But I'll try.

[@SummerlinRealtor]

First off I am a horrible test taker. Second, I took Greg’s class and passed Section 107 on my first try and it’s changed my business forever! I have been able to get more clients off of my you tube videos because not a lot of Realtors here in Las Vegas are doing what I’m doing with my drones. Third, I’ve learned a lot about piloting my drone as well as the laws regulating it. I strongly suggest learning about Section 107 and earning the certificate! It’s worth the time and energy! You will learn a lot! The benefits are huge!

[@AlienDrones]

Congrats, Thanks for sharing!

[@zacharypatsula9218]

I’m in Vegas so would love to see your work one day. Can’t wait to take this course.

[@endliberalism4305]

FK this guy FK the FAA and FK these unlawlawful alphabet agencies that are prying into our lives. The world is in the precipice of WW3, the LAST thing I'm worried about is part 107 🙄. You people are GUTLESS SHEEP !

[@DavidSellsDenver]

I'm a Realtor too, just got my 107 as well, for my KZbin content. Can't believe I put it off for so long. I am a pretty good test taker, so I passed with just a day and a half of watching free prep vids in Youthbe. Would've done it years ago if I'd known it would be that easy

[@robskully3539]

good to know … actually thinking of taking his course also where it is guaranteed

[@Name-ot3xw]

It has been genuinely helpful to be able to tell people that I am a pilot as authorized by the FAA. That shuts down a lot of busybody complaints.

[@AlienDrones]

Absolutely agree, really helps!

[@itsallminor6133]

Pilot of a toy?

[@Name-ot3xw]

@@itsallminor6133 no, I don’t fly a Cessna

[@rossmandrone]

Awesome to see Liam Neeson doing drone vids on KZbin

[@AlienDrones]

Better hit the like and subscribe. Otherwise, if you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you... 😉

[@rossmandrone]

@@AlienDrones done and done lol

[@IsomPhilips]

Just passed my part 107 today and studied through Pilot Institute. Highly recommend if you need guided instruction. As Greg said you learn more than just the test, you gain knowledge that will insure you fly safely and within all the regulations. This was a great video. I learned even more advantages to having my part 107 that I was unaware of.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! Greg is one of the best when it comes to imparting knowledge of the industry for sure...

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I bought a DJI Mini 1 about 18 months ago and as I researched how and where to fly, I learned that I could get in big trouble! I found Pilot Institute, took their course and passed my 107 test. As a Utube creator, I run into other creators who fly drones, try to educate them and suggest they take a course. Thanks guys!

[@AlienDrones]

Our pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Good Flying!

[@cayminlast]

Folks like you are a huge benefit to the RC drone hobby/community, explaining and giving updates on new rules ect. thank you. My dad was a WW2 Airforce Veteran and started my interest in the model avaiation hobby, but with all the new regulations and legal pitfalls i have decided to persue other interests/hobbies.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the kind words! Indeed, try to relay what's going on in the industry, popular or not... We can make decisions if the complying with any expectations makes the hobby up our ally or not. 🤙🤙

[@mentalimbalance6808]

Both of you made the case for Part 107 Certification exceptionally well. I’m looking forward to joining the ranks. Currently studying for the exam. I’m not necessarily wanting to go into business specifically, but I want to be a “professional” and do things the right way and most importantly, I want to pilot safely.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the kind words and wanting to do things right!! 🤙🤙

[@Better2BGood]

Thanks for having Greg on today, I trust his commentary and I’m enrolled in his online course for my 107.

[@AlienDrones]

You're welcome! This is a good way to go for sure! 🤙🤙

[@natalieandgabriel]

Hi! Greg is a great instructor! I took pilot institute course so we can avoid FAA issues with our channel! I passed first try 98% and now I feel a little more confident flying my drone. I highly recommend it! Thank you for this video!

[@AlienDrones]

That is awesome!

[@richardruda267]

Agreed, I also did Greg's course. It's well organized, logical, and he makes it as fun as possible. It's not just about passing the exam; it's about knowledge and education. Highly recommended

[@lamazejohnson4909]

I will vouch for Greg as well. I too got 98 on first try.

[@equisetuminc]

Passed with a 92% on my first try with Pilot Institute. Examiner recommends flying lessons ( manned aircraft)

[@nolimitsphotos]

VERY cool to see you guys hook up for this video! Graduate of Pilot Institute and long time follower of Alien Drones. Thank you both for doing what you do for the industry!

[@AlienDrones]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelmcculloughphotograp8571]

Great job Greg. I’ve been flying 107 for the past 7 years commercially. I’m always learning from you.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks, glad I provide some useful info! 🤙

[@alioue7236]

Thanks!

[@AlienDrones]

Thank you Very Much, just made my day! 🙏🙏

[@setadoon]

So what I've learned from this is all i have to do is twist my wording a certain way and basically I'm good. Sweet.

[@AndThenSome71]

I really need my part 107. Been putting it off for a while, and now I think it's time. Thanks for the inspiring video.

[@AlienDrones]

Appreciate the kind words! Cool thing about the 107 now is that once you pass it never really expires, and you can become current again, for free, by taking a test you can't fail... Good Luck! 🤙

[@equisetuminc]

Why Not!! It’s so interesting too ❤

[@mickeymch876]

Regardless whether you are recreational or 107 it's beneficial to the pilot to know the rules you are suppose to follow. Maybe someday I'll take the test but presently the only benefit I believe would twilight and night flying in areas that require LANNC approval. I have no intention turning my hobbies into a career. I do, however, try to keep my knowledge of the laws current so I don't leave any concrete evidence of the rules I do routinely break. Fly safe!

[@shsechas]

Same here Mickey BTW I checked out your channel and watched a few videos. Nice content and piloting. I only go out a few times a year with my older Evo1.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! Good Flying!

[@anthonyedwards9240]

@Alien Drones I was for drone broadcasting until I started reading municipality extreme extraordinary drone laws. I felt that broadcasting for the FAA to allow you to fly beyond sight without a waiver would be great. However; allowing access to broadcasting by police and municipality purposes will only be used to charge fines. Broadcasting for municipalities will only lead to penalty fees for the coiffures. I am all for making sure that drone flying is done responsibly and broadcasting for the FAA to allow you to fly beyond visual without a waiver would be great. I saw a representative of the FAA say this before. However, municipalities only look to regulate for fee's, and that is why they want to be allowed to receive and monitor broadcasting frequencies for drones. Every municipality, city, and state seems to have its own drone laws.

[@henryofskalitz2228]

I wish for the days before all this crap again

[@sunriseshell]

There's plenty of situations that can and do come up when you're flying that aren't related to a "career" but are outside of the FAA's very narrow definition of "recreational". What you get issued from the FAA is a "Remote Pilot Certificate". Nothing about "commercial" in the name. Instead of thinking of part 107 as being a "commercial drone pilot", think of it as being a "licensed drone pilot" because that's what it is. Example: Years ago I was flying for fun over my dad's property to get footage of a huge tree he's got. I always wanted to get a look at the top of the tree so I di now that I had a drone. After that short fight he asked me to check out the neighbor's (an elderly widow) roof to check the condition. Of course I did it, only took a couple minutes and helped out a neighbor. There was zero intent to get paid so it wasn't "commercial" or part of a "career" but it would be "illegal" today as the "intent" of the flight doesn't meet the FAA"s criteria for "recreational" flight.

[@jroar123]

My opinion is that I have been flying model aircraft for years before the 107 was put in place. I don’t like it and think it’s government overreach.

[@NavyFE]

Flew as a Flight Engineer in the USN. I took Greg’s course and it is actually very good. Was certified on the first run. Great video.

[@AlienDrones]

🤙🤙

[@MikeCorrigan1520]

8251, Baby!

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Keith...always great content. Greg is an awesome instructor who cares about his students. My daughter and I both took his Part 107 Course and passed the exam in the high 90's. During the training I had a couple questions and comments that I posted to Pilot Institute and Greg personally got back to me immediately. Taking the Part 107 and flying drones is a great way to bond with your children. It's also a lot healthier hobby than a lot of other things kids get into these days....and they get an education and skill with their hobby! Great channel, great content. Keep up the great work!!

[@AlienDrones]

Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it, I couldn't have said it better! Greg is fantastic and a good educator for sure. I did vet others before deciding to work with PI as I have to be willing to put my name along side theirs, and there are plenty that didn't make the cut. Appreciate you letting me know your experience! Good Flying! 🤙🤙

[@silekiernanphotography]

Keith, agree with you on knowing the rules! No running from gramps

[@rudetoy8264]

What I don’t get is why drone operator don’t band together in class action lawsuit against FAA? You can fly a Jetson One or any of the ultra light machine without pilot license, and FAA requires drone pilot to take pilot license?

[@MikeCorrigan1520]

Its really not a big deal. All the resources to study are on the FAA website. To save time I bought a study guide on Amazon for 20 bucks. Reviewed the guide for 2 weeks and took the exam and passed with an 85. Would have hit a 93 if i hadn’t changed 2 of my answers last minute… lol. Refresh in two years is online and free. Just get it done.

[@Master0fHyrule]

What about filming for fun but use some clips clips in a monetized video? Also, what about a Self Flying Camera such as the Hover X1?

[@AlienDrones]

It's all about intent of the flight at the time it is taken. If you fly for fun only then end up using some footage in a monetized video you could reason that at the time it was for fun, then you decided after to use it in the video, and the FAA would probably say you're ok as an exception the first time or two and warn against doing that in the future. If after that it keeps happening then it is a pattern and the FAA would reason that the since it keeps happening the intent is not to fly for fun but to record and use it on a monetized channel so now it is flying part 107 flights without a part 107 certificate and all the issues that could arise from that... If you launch the Hoverair you are the pilot in command and all the rules apply to the flight and you as the PIC.

[@Master0fHyrule]

@AlienDrones I was just thinking about uploading to my non monetized channel and if I review it, it might be on my non monetized channel just to give myself experience and for fun. What's the Grey area about the Hover X1 is it doesn't require a person, just one push of a button. I was also trying to avoid buying a real drone cause I didn't want to deal with all the laws and just something simple but I guess even a toy with a camera is against the FAA if I'm flying for money.

[@daxtonmassengill1936]

they do a course at my school that teaches you how to read maps, weather patterns, and how to fly safely i recently passed the part 107 and this video breaks it down perfectly!

[@AlienDrones]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@Mikebfpv]

At 5:00. I'm glad this was covered early in the video. I see so many channels claiming you can't later monetize a video if you happen to catch something amazing while flying for fun. It's all about the original intent of the flight. They also say you can't post your recreational flights on social media, absolutely false, unless they are monetized! Great video. I hope more channels will clarify this misconception.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the comments! There's a lot of wonky information out there for sure... Wait, it can't be on the internet if it's not true, can it? 🤔 lol. Good Flying!

[@MiltonBetts]

Highly recommend Pilot Institute

[@russbrow5267]

Currently looking into Part 107, studying through online course work, but still had some inquisitive questions (that seem like they are received often since they were asked here). Many were answered in this segment! Thank you so much for the information and answering all these questions, very helpful.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know, glad it is helpful! 🤙🤙

[@larrypennington9201]

This was very helpful. I am a recreational drone pilot but I would like to get a 107 license to be safe. How long is it good for and if you need to renew do you need to retest?

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! Good for 24 months, then a free "test" that you can't fail after that. The refresher test is onlinr too, no testing center needed... 😎

[@markradaba]

Is there an updated version of this video that talks about any of the rules that have changed in the last couple years (Remote ID, flying at night, flying over people, etc)?

[@AndyCinDallas]

I got my 107 2 weeks ago - and my main motivator was as mentioned, "posting to social media". I'd seen the exact Chris and Sara" video mentioned (where they had been contacted by the FAA and told to get their 107 because the advertising revenue on their KZbin video was enough to make them fall under Part 107 rules). That was enough to get me to learn and take the exam.

[@AlienDrones]

It's a great motivator for sure, now you don't have to worry about it! 🤙

[@Jasontyo]

Define "over" in reference to people or vehicles? If I am not directly straight over the top of someone does that still count? how is "over" defined for an obstacle as small as a human?

[@AlienDrones]

Over means directly "over" or vertically "above". If every part of the drone is off to the side an inch for the entire flight path, it is not "over". Keep in mind though that the "over" definition is part 107, if you are flying recreationally it depends what CBO you are following, some require a 25' minimum distance to all people. Hope this helps!

[@iamwonder9300]

Love you guys, I laugh so much listening to you. It is so refreshing to hear honesty at it's finest, God Bless you both

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I am still on the fence about purchasing a camera drone, I want to make travel videos, but many of the places I want to fly to get footage are in National Parks and there is a firm no drones allowed in NP with some steep consequences. Personally I can understand not flying over Old Faithful and annoying people, but there are other places without any people at all that should be allowed. Or maybe the parks service should allow drones only for a one hour period on select weekdays and during the off season i.e. winter, there should not be a blanket prohibition on flying drones.

[@brentsrx7]

How can we fire people putting a hamper on an industry that has caused no deaths. Despite being around for years.

[@banshee8989]

a golf ball can do more damage than most lightweight drones and a set of binoculars is a better peeping tom tool than a drone. These laws are mostly stupid for lightweight drones like the DJI Nano, because just flying it in FPV mode into another room where you cant see it... is illegal. Just crazy and unenforceable gibberish brought to you by the weird ham radio guys. Same guys who got duct-tapped into lockers in high school. With any luck the new administration will pull the funding right out from underneath this waste of tax payer money.

[@chadgarber]

I went to a church camp and had my drone for recreational reasons. My girl was at camp. The person who was taking photos for our church asked me if she could use the footage I had. I should be able to let the church use it without a problem right?

[@AlienDrones]

I would think since you took the footage for yourself recreationally, then technically the church would have to show the commercial license if anyone called them on the footage, which is highly unlikely, but you would be clear regardless. That being said, if your footage shows up in a bunch of commercial settings and in every instance you state you were flying recreationally and someone used your footage commercially just by chance every time, it would start to be a pattern so you'd get called out on it. Again, someone would have to call you out on it first, which is not that likely. Usually that happens when there is a licensed pilot that sees this as work that they could have done for their business and they get ticked off that someone is doing it for free illegally and they file a complaint with the FAA. I've seen this in touristy areas where 107 pilots charge you for taking a video of you parasailing, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, etc. and then the person at the rental place pops out a mini-3 and takes the video and sells it to you without even being registered, TRUST test or anything, and the licensed guys are ticked... I've seen it get pretty tense when the guys walk around and ask for the other guys 107 certificate number...

[@kv4atv]

As an FAA licensed A&P and a recreational pilot I'm adding the 107 to my bucket list. My dad was a pilot, CFI and test pilot in the Army. He taught me to fly fixed and rotor wing. I grew up in Aviation. I fly fixed and rotor wing now since the 70s and have a drone that I'll be flying in the future for not only HAM radio footage live stream and recorded but also for surveying or assessing the damage of weather destruction in the area I live in. Northwest of Florida has plenty to keep us busy. This along with being a freelance meteorologist and advance certified SKYWARN will assist in helping to keep people safe. I do this as a volunteer and never ask for any compensation. When disasters hit, communications go down. When all else fails, HAM radio always works. It is no longer a hobby, it becomes a profession. It's a calling, a calling that Must be answered. Emergency services need to know what happened, how bad it is along with the extent of assistance that must get in to help people in trouble. Video footage from the drone along with HAM radio is a major asset to those in trouble and those providing rescue assistance to them.

[@bwmcelya]

After finally getting the 107 card in the mail, I xeroxed a one page set of drone rules as a handout for the curious. When confronted (fairly rare) I show them my license (for a few seconds only), then hand them a copy of the rules, and a phone number for the FAA. If it isn’t enough I relocate and re-launch. The FAA needs to establish a new department for public education for SUAS flight in the USA. It would be expensive, but they need to do it, sooner than later. If such a thing exists, it isn’t currently visible. Let’s face it, the non-flying public still has no idea of the law surrounding drone flight.

[@patrickbaize7050]

Where the audio for the PPL course.. Pilot Institute is very good!!

[@johnkidnay2413]

Great information! Being a recreational flyer, both RC aircraft and drones, I can see that the benefits of having a part 107 license. Will definitely be using the Alien Drones discount to take the class offered by Pilot Institute. Knowing all the rules will help me to stay within the FAA requirements. Thanks for providing this very informative video.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! Glad it is helpful! 🤙

[@Jasontyo]

has any recreational drone pilot even been fined for a vlos violation without some kind of incident ocurring first? basically if you didnt crash has anyone ever been caught for that?

[@AlienDrones]

Sure, ask Mikey from Philly Drone Life. He's not in court because he crashed, it's about a pattern of recklessness and who reports you to the FAA for further investigation. It's fairly remote for the FAA to "catch" you unless something goes wrong and an accident happens or someone reports you to the FAA first. To be fair, the FAA doesn't typically prosecute initially and will try and educate first. regardless.

[@MapleNutz]

Just enrolled to the course. I’m planning on shooting drone videos for my channel and sure didn’t know about needing a license for this. Thanks 🙏

[@AlienDrones]

That's awesome it helped you out! 🤙😎

[@th0m]

Very interesting @5:00 , a bit hard to decipher the exact specifics of the sequence of events mentioned, but at the point where you decide to record your kid playing in the game - how does that then not require part107? The intent is to record the game, not to have fun. Essentially, how does this differ from the classic example of needing a part107 license to be able to take a look at your gutters? Is it just the intent at time of takeoff that matters, i.e. I can go check my gutters on a whim while returning from a flight for fun?

[@Blacksheep12267]

What we need to do is reach out to HAM radio operators and those clubs and infrastructure. The drone development path has a shared trajectory and history. Quickish example my radio club is ready and practices monthly to provide communications in the event of a natural disaster. In Our neck of the woods those disasters include tornadoes and floods. It's a tradition that reaches back to CIvil Defense. Just to keep sharp, use our toys and have fun we provide comms for bike rides, parades and search and rescue.

[@genjitsu7448]

The segment here - 16:30 Getting Reported to the FAA for not having a Part 107? - could you imagine that anxiety thinking that if this goes really bad that there is $100K fines per flight, who knows what else... and it got me thinking, what kind of person would "turn someone in" for flying a drone with this kind of potential for penalty. Perhaps most people do not know the extent of the fines but still so many people getting so angry when they see someone flying... where does this come from? I have been in RC for my entire life, got in flying planes. Used to find say a park that was big enough, or when I got older and could drive to go to an actual RC airfield or even just some large area where there were no people (we had this spot that was huge and I have no idea who owned it, was not private property. People did all sorts of stuff there, dirt bikes, hiking, etc... and no one ever cared that I was flying, or at least never cared enough to say anything. What is happening to our society, geez.

[@AlienDrones]

There is a culture shift for sure. So many are simply mean spirited and not tolerant at all. If it's not your thing, why ruin it for someone else? Social media in general has advanced this quickly it seems IMO...

[@Name-ot3xw]

I imagine BVLOS is going to end up being a largely corporate only privilege. At the very least will need a 501 or LLC with setup and FAA approved procedures, and be prepared for some sort of notification system to alter procedures.

[@AlienDrones]

One thing that might change this is if someone comes out with an automatic _Detect and Avoid_ technology and it proves reliable...

[@richmiller9844]

Its an Awesome course. 88% on the Exam. Felt ready and prepared. Thanks Greg!

[@ASRivers]

Two of the most knowledgeable and credible drone experts on KZbin! Great!

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@arthurholroyd8550]

I have a p.p.L. License so why should I joine as long has I fly by the regs

[@PlumYeti]

Thanks for the honest look and questions about the difference of the license, Really good video and Information

[@AlienDrones]

Thank you and thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@trentroberts7608]

Great video you just gained a new subscriber. I'll be singing up for my 107 classes very soon.

[@AlienDrones]

Welcome aboard!

[@SkyAngel7979]

He is a awesome teacher!!!Thanks to him I passed my FAA 107✌🏼👊🏻🥰😍

[@AlienDrones]

Congrats, Good to hear! 👍👍

[@pmh1nic]

Great interview. Greg is a wonderful instructor.

[@SkyGizmmo]

Perfect outline, informative about an honest service to promote but disclose other test study paths to take. Thanx

[@AlienDrones]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petermauricenimmerichter3274]

I’m new at this and the information was very helpful. Thank you!

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tomcarter4617]

As a licensed pilot getting the 107 is extremely easy, the FAA doesn’t require us to take the 60 question test. They understand that we already have been tested on those areas. I’ve had my 107 ever since they first came out. All that was required of me was a simple online video training and a impossible to fail online test. So if your already a private pilot the 107 is even easier to get than for a non pilot.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like the 107 recurrent test...

[@thepiedish903]

Im just now joining the vast drone world and seeing this gave me into to get started. Im about to take the TRUST test! Thanks for the info.

[@AlienDrones]

Glad to help! 🤙

[@duaneledford4]

Good Video! And do you still have the discount code? Thanks

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! Yes, still valid...

[@duaneledford4]

Ok thanks Sir!

[@Jaye-ts3ko]

What’s are some good drones to purchase to run my business after I get certified?

[@AlienDrones]

It depends on what you will be doing for your business, the capabilities should match what your needs are... what are/will be your needs?

[@derekcounts188]

Derek e count, I want to know. Where do you get the 107 permit or benefits or what? The FAC want you to have. I basically do it for recreational recording myself. Doing a remote control RC on 110 scale. Or my C do or my quad S LTL TZ 400 Suzuki.

[@cdmoran998]

Great video, thanks for doing it. Nice to see Greg, love his course and proud to be one of the people on his Wall of Fame.

[@AlienDrones]

⭐⭐⭐ Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

That is awesome 😎 congratulations 🎉. Happy flying and filming

[@michaelnevins5820]

Ok totally new to the world of drone flying. If i am understanding everything right I should take the trust test for recreational use to become a efficient drone pilot. When i am ready to create a KZbin channel i must take and pass the 107 first

[@AlienDrones]

No worries, it's a fun hobby! Indeed, 107 is needed for anything that is not recreational. Any questions along the way feel free to ask! 🤙

[@jerrylvega2878]

Great interview. I am going to take advantage of the Alien Drones discount for the Part 107 class through Pilot Institute. I wonder if reviewing my old Jeppesen books would help.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks!

[@Jasontyo]

so as long as my "Intent was solely for recreation" and cant be proven otherwise i'm good?

[@AlienDrones]

...and you follow ALL the recreational rules while flying, then yup, good! 🤙

[@CodyFIHS]

I’m getting that I need to get a 107. My intent in many flights is to take aerials of public places to post to Google, so that people may have a good idea of what an area looks like. Even though I’m doing it for fun, there’s more to it than that.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the comments!

[@zymurg2007]

Does the $175 fee including both the cost for training AND the cost for the FAA License ? Are there any other fees?

[@williamperoni2701]

This is a great video. Thank you! I am signed up already to take the Part 107 with Greg. I signed up during their Black Friday promotion. Appreciate both you guys and looking forward to subscribing to Alien Drones and learning from your experience.

[@AlienDrones]

You're welcome, glad it is useful! Good luck and good flying! 🤙

[@amsfanman]

Hi William, my name is Dave, I took Gregs course and let me tell you it is worth it. I just took my test today and passed it with a score of 100% "why" because you get the knowledge you need to pass the test from this course plus so much more.

[@MrGaborseres]

This came out 11 months ago but this is the most informative video about the rules of drone flying I ever saw to date. 👍 Thank you 👍

[@AlienDrones]

Glad it was useful!

[@MrGaborseres]

@@AlienDrones and ohhhh yeah those t-shirts you're selling are awesome as well I just ordered one 👍

[@marcinl2996]

it is stated in the video that recreationally, you cannot fly over people or moving vehicles, what is required to fly over people and moving vehicles then if at all. commercial etc?

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the question! Flights over people are not allowed by recreational rules. Flying over people under certain conditions with specific equipment is possible while flying with 107 certificate only. Also need a specific class of drone, registered, with remote ID installed.

[@Leonardokite]

That was a great informational video Keith. I'm sure it'll help a lot of people. The only negative I can think about getting part 107 is saying you can't plead ignorance hahaha. But there is a lot to be said for doing things right and having enhanced permission that one gets from getting licensed.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for watching! I know, right? The Po Po always let you off if you say "I didn't know"... "Oh, sorry sir, if you didn't know about that law, my bad. Be on your way!" lol. Good Flying!

[@Leonardokite]

@@AlienDrones actually if you act like you know what you're doing, probably the Popo won't know. It's when you have to answer to the FAA. An ignorance position might work the first time at least maybe maybe maybe. Obviously it depends on the nature of the offense, I expect absolute stupid flying would not cut it. Cheers my friend.

[@kevinknipper0313]

I love to see, you had Greg .. from Pilot Institute to visit / appear in your video, which is so great, love his & your knowledge and efforts to keep us abreast of the requirements, and updated information... Thank you both for what you contribute to the drone user population, keep it coming. Safe flying, stay safe, warm, & well... Happy and Healthy New Year's to you both & you all...! Peace, Love & God Bless !!!

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the comments, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you and Yours! 🤙🤙

[@jamesreed7181]

Great video I’m not looking to make money but my grandson is in his high school band and I would like to make a video of him playing with the band. I have a recreational license will I need a 107 to do this?

[@AlienDrones]

No problem making a video recreationally. Depends what your intent is with the video after that. If it's for your use and you don't publish it on a monetized channel or give it to someone (like the school) to publish somewhere, then you're fine. Considering there is many people present there are no flights over any people though so be careful of that and make sure where you launch from is not restricted in some way... Hope this helps! 🤙🤙

[@alansnyder8448]

Companies like Skydio have a dock with the drone and the drones will soon be able to fly BVLOS. My question. My family has a farm of about 100 acres. I've seen that Skydio has a dock and an API that can allow a drone to fly remotely. I'm a programmer who would like to program this drone to fly around my family's farm in a BVLOS fashion to check the extreme ends of the property in an automated fashion. The farm isn't near any airports and it is open air space. What would I have to do with the FAA in order to get BVLOS permission on my family's farm?

[@AlienDrones]

In order to do this you would have to apply and receive a BVLOS waiver through DroneZone from the FAA. This is possible but difficult to get at this point.

[@alansnyder8448]

Thank you for your response. What factors do you think would increase the chance of getting it? Some examples I could give. a) An exclusion zone that keeps it away from even the property boundaries. I only need line-of-sight to the edge of the property. b) Ask someone in my family who is at the farm to have one to get a part 107 cert and be an "observer", although it defeats the point of automated inspections. c) Clearly link this to my LLC which is programming software in the drone space. d) State clearly that the farm doesn't have people on it except during harvest/planting times and the automated inspections could be turned off during that date. e) Anything you can think of? It is a real shame that the role this FAA seems to be having is to destroy innovation in the area. I want to be able to develop my own software in this area and to block me from using a drone on my family farm where no other people are around makes me a bit angry.

[@AlienDrones]

@@alansnyder8448 One thing that is nice is that with waivers, the FAA will tell you what information/data needs to be provided to approve the request in responding to the application. The biggest thing is how you will absolutely remove all safety issues that can arise while the drone is out of site. I know just stating that there will be no one around won't work, as maybe someone gets lost and wanders under the drone, or maybe an emergency helicopter is responding to an emergency, how do you prevent issues like this from becoming a safety issue? As mentioned it is very, very difficult, but if you want to pursue it just work with the FAA and let them tell you first hand what they need. You never know!

[@alansnyder8448]

@@AlienDrones That is good to know. Even though your topics are just examples, I can think of a mitigation for the helicopter one which is just to use a "flightrader24" or asdb-exchange API to look up if any planes are in this area. Regarding people wandering onto the farm, we have owned this place since 1946 and I can think of only one story of someone crashing on the nearby road and walking to the field to get help. Literally a once a once-a-decade event. If I understand the intent with drone delivery which is BVLOS that is to file the equivalent of a flight plane and make sure the drone stays within the parameters of that plan. What I do know is out in this rural area people are looking forward to drone delivery type services and are wondering what is taking the FAA so long. Regards.

[@RobertMatheny-Lts]

My question is as a licensed pilot with the certification when I do something that is clearly recreational. Is there a conflict between what I’m doing for recreation and having a license

[@AlienDrones]

No Worries, two ways you can approach that. 1) If you are flying recreationally "under" your part 107, then you have to follow all the part 107 rules regardless if it is for fun or not. So if you're following the 107 rules, you're good, no conflict. 2) IF you decide to fly recreationally but NOT under part 107, then you are required to follow all the rules under USC 44809, meaning flying for fun only, following a CBO and all their rules, TRUST test done and the other rules for recreational fliers. If you do that then your part 107 certificate is irrelevant in this situation. Keep in mind you have to chose what you're flying as BEFORE you take your flight. That's it!

[@in_my_bible]

Have the BVLOS rules gotten any better? It seems like the ability to fly well beyond LoS is baked into even the cheapest drones and even obstacle avoidance comes on some that don't cost too much. I'd love to be able to fly one around our wooded property and use it as a tool to manage livestock while knowing I was actually abiding by the rules. (Exactly who is the FAA afraid I am going to wreck with a drone below the treeline inside the confines of my electric fencing anyway? 😂)

[@AlienDrones]

Unfortunately the BVLOS rules haven't relaxed... yet. I asked the FAA about "shielded operations" (below treelines) and there is no plans to make this a reality. Keeping our fingers crossed though...

[@annawerner1]

Just signed up for a training from pilot institute. Lets see how it goes

[@AlienDrones]

Good luck! I'm sure you'll learn a lot! 🤙

[@0xeb-]

Regarding line of sight and Part 107. FPV drones are mainly meant to go out of sight. What can I do here?

[@AlienDrones]

FPV flights require a visual observer according to FAA rules...

[@glitch_skunkogen]

So I have a DJI mini 2 se and because it has a camera I hear it has to have remote id but that would put my drone over weight to be registered do I have to get remote id for my under weight but have a camera drone

[@AlienDrones]

Hello, not exactly sure of your question, but if flying recreationally the weight requiring registration and remote ID is

[@glitch_skunkogen]

@@AlienDrones i am going to get my part 107 so i ended up registering it anyway and bought a remote id unit just to be sure with accesories its still good

[@ahmadfaimaq]

I wish there was a rich resource and course here for Canadian regulations as well. The information, laws and interpretations are all over the place. An organized and consolidated place/app/instructor on Greg's level would be a gamechanger for a drone pilot likd me here in Canada. Also, just for my knowledge, can you get a Part-107 if you're not a US resident? Asking because I do drive to US for hikes and backpacking and would love to fly my drone there.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, you can get your part 107 even if you're not a US citizen! A bit of extra work but possible!

[@BNomad]

Greg is awesome, I took his class and passed thebtest in very first attempt.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@robainscough]

Excellent video. I'm planning to signup for part 107 under your discount via Pilot Institute. A couple of questions, are there additional fees for the FAA exam? Once I get my 107 how do I get updates to changes in the regulations so I stay updated and legal under 107?

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! The exam itself varies slightly depending where you are but is around $165 for the test and center fee. That's a good question to find all updates to the rules, but fortunately the changes have slowed A LOT compared to the few years previous. The FAA Site here: www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators is a good summary, but if there are nuances you can ask the FAA support center, they are pretty helpful if there are questions/changes: www.faa.gov/uas/contact_us

[@robainscough]

@@AlienDrones Thank you for a response. Our local and state laws (Oregon) seem very from FAA rules and regulations which leaves me puzzled. At one point I was told by Park and Recreation official that drones are NOT permitted on Oregon coast line (doesn't matter if I have part 107 or just recreational exam). Another Parks and Recreation official said I need to apply for a permit for a specific date/time and provide up to $2,000,000 in property insurance?! Does the part 107 course cover all these issues or is it that local/state law supersede part 107 FAA rules/regulations? Will passing the part 107 arm me with what I need remain "legal"?

[@AlienDrones]

@@robainscough Unfortunately, passing the part 107 will not identify state regulations. There is a complete disconnect between the FAA (federal) and the states. Legally, the states cannot regulate airspace, it is preempted by federal laws (FAA), but they can regulate launch/land locations (on the ground). The FAA confirmed this with a release this summer: www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/State-Local-Regulation-of-Unmanned-Aircraft-Systems-Fact-Sheet.pdf . I did a video a few years ago on how I researched an area and the process is still relevant today, might be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmTCoH1rj7CcraM . I know that Pilot Institute also created a WIKI to help (another reason Pilot Institute is the go-to source for UAS): pilotinstitute.com/drones/states/#state-OH .

[@josephcaudill7268]

Greg is the greatest! AND he's funny in his courses... I have one question I bought the courses in 2021 or and I'm wanting to know whether or not they've been updated since because I'm about to go back and finish studying to go take the test I had to put my stuff on pause for a year

[@AlienDrones]

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[@beticusmagnus8673]

Can you do commercial activity with a temporary license issued by FAA after having submitted test results to IACRA?

[@AlienDrones]

Yup. You're legal once you get your temporary certificate until your card arrives.

[@capnstevoanythinggoes]

Thank you for all the great info Keith. After researching vids from your channel, and also Greg at pilotinstitute, I just bought my first drone two days ago. I've been wanting a drone for quite a while. My choice was a DJI Mini 3 Pro along with the Fly More Pack with extended life batteries. I've already done the TRUST and passed missing no questions. When I get my heavier batteries on Wednesday, I will register my drone for the extra weight batteries putting my drone over the 250g limit. My intentions for now is to fly recreational for fun and cool arial footage for my non-monitized KZbin channel. I will definitely progress into the Part 107 in the near future and I will use the savings link and pilotinstitute to get there. Greg has already answered questions for me yesterday, about the upcoming Sept 2023 changes. I've already also started logging all drone info starting from the purchase.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! Greg is a knowledgeable guy and very helpful. I did a lot of research before I started to work with Pilot Institute as I don't take these types of recommendations lightly. I did decide against a couple of other businesses so I'm glad to hear you have had good experiences so far. Good luck and Good Flying! 🤙

[@jay_treble]

This helped a lot and after watching I will be getting my Part 107. Thanks!

[@AlienDrones]

That's a good choice! PI does a good job, I'm sure you'll learn a lot! Good Luck! 🤙🤙

[@Ride-Fly]

Im confused on the “drone” regulation and hoping Pilot Institute can shed some light on questions. 1. When did the drone License Take Effect? 2. The FAA cannot make law, is this why they call it a regulation. 3. Is it reto active, meaning if I have video on youtube from 5 or more years ago when the license didn’t exist yet am I supposed to remove those videos even though they were done legally at the time? 4. If aircraft is less than 250 grams nothing is needed unless you’re trying to make money from it? Then you need part 107 license and registration? 5. What if im taking video of other people’s planes at an event or flying club. Im not the pilot and the planes aren’t mine? I would assume I don’t need a license. 6. What if I Velcro a camera on someone’s plane to record video, again not mine plane and im not the pilot? 7. You have to be at least 16 years old I believe to get the license. If so does this mean a kid that gets an rc plane or helicopter etc that weights over the 250 grams (which is almost all of them) cant legally fly it? 8. If a craft of less than 250 gram needs no license or registration unless your making money, doesn’t this mean the FAA is just trying get money out of people rather than a safety concern? I feel like this is a nightmare! Has the FAA become another US Government money hungry oppressive bureaucracy that creates a mine field of red tape as a means to create profit for themselves while suppressing the spirt and freedom of the people?

[@jeffreyspaulding5849]

Keith. There seems to be a lot of talk on the FAA drone zone about conferences and meetings about new VLOS. Any new and updated rules you can do a video on? It’s been quite some time since the last “rule” update video.

[@AlienDrones]

Indeed, seems to be a lot of chatter on BVLOS if you're law enforcement or a delivery service and some talk about "inspections and agricultural" applications, but I'll keep my ears open. The initial Remote ID deadline is coming up so I expect this will start that conversation up again, especially with the lawsuit against the FAA for RID recently being dismissed...

[@jasonshortphd]

Great video. I didn’t know any of this, just starting to think about a drone. This was fantastic.

[@AlienDrones]

Glad it was useful! Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@dougjones1639]

Very helpful. I’m curious on the BVLOS. When piloting and when the drone gets a bit far away, it’s easy to lose. All it takes is a brief look away. I KNOW it’s out “there” but because it has gotten so small, it got hard to find or re-locate. Would this be considered Beyond Visual Line of Sight?

[@AlienDrones]

This is definitely beyond visual line of site. The rules of BVLOS _also_ state that the pilot must be able to "determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight." Most people conveniently forget about these details and assume some shiny spec in the sky is compliant, but that's not the whole rule. As you can imagine, LOS is a lot closer than most pilots think because of these details.

[@dougjones1639]

@@AlienDrones thx. That’s what I thought. I’ll be taking the Part 107 course and test here soon. Just getting started in this “hobby”. This video and the one about “where you can fly” are great tips for the n00b. Appreciate people like you producing these informative videos. Thx again.

[@AlienDrones]

@@dougjones1639 my pleasure!

[@ednolan5754]

I am having trouble trying to find the correct sight to take the free practice Part 107 test training course. Could you help me locate it or give advice please?

[@AlienDrones]

Are you talking about the one as part of Pilot Institute training? It should be integrated into the course. bit.ly/3rwJrxV

[@MontanaAirGunner]

Man I just found out your channel and have had wonderfull amount of knowledge already. Thanks for putting this video out there! It has really helped me out on my journey :)

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! 🙏 Good Flying!

[@ederplays2788]

Great video, I have a few questions. How old do you need to be to get part 107 license? Does the pilot of the drone need to have the 107 license or can it be under someone else’s name and they are the ones making money, not the pilot? Do I need part 107 license for small areas or indoor areas for real estate or such? If I want to make an advertisement for free for a local business that will be uploaded on the internet for that business to make money, do I need the part 107 license? Keep in mind I won’t be making money from that, they will. Looking forward to any feedback

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks! 1) 16 years old to get a Part 107, 2) The pilot does not need the 107, but the 107 holder must be there supervising the non-107 pilot if the the certificate is required for the mission, 3) if the flights are ONLY indoors, part 107 is not needed. The FAA only regulates the airspace, and INDOORS is not considered airspace. 4) Even if you do work for free, you need a part 107. If the intent is ANYTHING but flying for fun, a 107 is needed. Making money is only one of the possible criteria for requiring a part 107 certificate, it's all about the mission and the intent.

[@ederplays2788]

@@AlienDrones thank you so much, so if I do real estate ONLY indoors I can charge for that without the 107?

[@AlienDrones]

@@ederplays2788 Yup, no problem, just don't fly out the window!

[@lucianogalleguillos2874]

I do not have a license 107 looks like we can't fly as recreational either. Even do is out of the 5 mile radius from any airport, here they require license. How can we fly recreational?

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

14:12 if the pilot has their part 107 certificate, do they need to have passed the TRUST test before flying recreationally?

[@AlienDrones]

No, you do not need to take the TRUST test to fly recreationally as a 107 pilot! If you are flying recreationally _under part 107_ you are still flying 107 and still need to follow 107 rules, but there is an _allowance_ made for recreational flights under Part 107 so you are all good. IF you want to fly as an "official" recreational flier, then you need to follow all the rules of 44809 including taking the TRUST test, but keep in mind if your UAV is already registered as part 107 and it needs to be registered due to the mission or the UAV itself, that you will need to de-register it and re-register under the exception for recreational fliers section instead. Only reason I can see to do that however is _for instance_ if you are part 107 and do NOT want to have your drone registered (so you fall out of the remote ID requirements, and the drone falls under the 250g limit of course), then this is the route you'd need to take to truly fly 44809. Before this chain gets filled up with comments to the contrary (as I have seen other KZbin channels state the opposite with confidence) know that I confirmed this with the FAA this morning, in writing, because that's how I roll to make sure I'm forwarding correct information. Good Flying! 🤙

[@wheels8427]

Though I didn't hear anything about sub 250 drones..I realy want to make sure I'm knowledgeable as a pilot of yhat class up to 55ft though national and international waterways I probably have a slight head start w/ navigation and comunicatins..this is my question I'm a disabled vet lost both legs and am on a limited income. Does pilot institute give us veteran's a discount possibly , as we gotta watch our nocles and dimes...

[@mkwalker9673]

I was told that the intent of the flight can’t change after take off. Going off the avalanche example….is that correct?

[@AlienDrones]

That is true, but... in reality, unless you're meticulously documenting your flight intent ahead of time, only you know WHEN you changed your mind, or intent... 😎

[@peterellis4262]

My first drone was ordered just a day ago. The BVLOS issue is a critical one to me, as our homestead is almost entirely woodland. On most of our site I probably can't maintain a visual line of sight for much more than 50 feet or so :) Certainly I can't do an overflight of our property while maintaining VLOS even though the drone would be at maximum distance perhaps a quarter mile away. We're on 20 acres, 660 ft x 1320 ft. I would hope I could qualify for the BVLOS waiver/exception in this circumstance

[@AlienDrones]

Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that you will be able to get a waiver for BVLOS. It is the most difficult FAA waiver to get. BVLOS waivers are granted to only those who meet a criteria involving the safety standards and track record of the pilots conducting the mission (usually a pretty big commercial outfit with a fleet of drones). Additional safety precautions are likely required as well, such as an onboard detect and avoid (DAA) system to automatically avoid air traffic or large birds while in flight and setting up a mission control station on site to monitor the drone during flight. It would be awesome if you could get one and I would think Pilot Institute could help with the process, and I'd love to hear the results if you do apply... 🤙🤙

[@MrRaymond1021]

WOW Keith, now that's an awesome discount?$100 dollars of a discount is something I would even jump on. Greg is definitely one of the best guys, and has one of the greatest channels on KZbin. I don't just subscribe to anyone or everyone, but I do have both of you guys. I appreciate your content and I know for a fact that it's useful. Thanks again for all your videos, they're awesome. Till the next one. 👍👍👍

[@AlienDrones]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment! Greg has a wealth of knowledge for sure! Good Flying!

[@cjpatz]

I live within SFRA DC. With a DJI mini, could I fly if I keep it below 200 ft? And I fly it over 20 miles outside the heart of DC?

[@AlienDrones]

Flying in SFRA DC is a sticky one for sure, but from what you describe, IF you are 20 miles away from the center of the SFRA and there is no other restricted or controlled airspace then flights would be allowed at 200'. I believe in this area the UAV needs to be registered though regardless of the mission or weight. Always do your own due diligence before launching! Good Flying!

[@josephcaudill7268]

Guys id also Gregs "Drone mastery course" literally tells you about the maneuver then shows you it's flight path via diagram then shows you how it looks in flight it's great way to learn

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@OneLeggedTarantula]

coach: "you are going to have so much fun flying the drone!" recreation flyer: you bet!

[@schneidp20]

What's the deal with the promo code? It no longer works. Although it's almost an infomercial :-) I watched the entire video. Lots of good info! Thanks!

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks for the info. I just reached out to Pilot institute and checked on the discount code, they said they reset it, so should be good. When I reached out to Pilot Institute my goal was to include a bunch of information in one place that I wished I had when I was considering part 107 a few years ago and this was mostly off the cuff. Greg had no idea what I was going to ask, so apologies it didn't appear as organic as it was. Interviews aren't really in my wheelhouse, but I'm learning! 😎