Tag: part 107
15 articles
The 400-Foot Rule Explained: What Counts as a Structure?
Everyone knows the 400-foot limit. But the structure exception lets you fly much higher — if you know what actually counts as a structure.
The Class E Airspace Trick That Stumps Everyone on the Part 107 Exam
Class E has three starting altitudes but only two are drawn on the chart. The invisible default rule is the #1 reason pilots lose points on airspace questions.
Cloud Base Formula: How to Calculate It
The Part 107 exam almost always includes at least one cloud base calculation. Here's the formula broken down step by step.
Density Altitude Explained for Drone Pilots
On a hot day in Phoenix, your drone thinks it's flying 2,000 feet higher than your GPS says. That's density altitude — and it directly affects performance.
How to Read Sectional Charts: Complete Visual Guide for Drone Pilots
Sectional charts look like a wall of chaos until you know the system. Here's every symbol and marking that matters for your Part 107 exam and real flights.
Latitude/Longitude on Charts: Decimal Degree Conversion Trick
Degrees-minutes-seconds vs decimal degrees confuses everyone. Here's how to convert between them and why it matters for drone pilots.
Left Downwind for Runway 16: Decoding Airport Radio Calls
Airport radio chatter sounds like a foreign language. Here's the complete decoder ring for runway numbers, traffic patterns, and common radio calls.
Legal Requirements for Selling Drone Footage: Releases and Copyright
Before you upload that drone clip to a stock agency, make sure you understand Part 107 requirements, model releases, and copyright basics.
METAR Decoded: A Drone Pilot's Guide to Aviation Weather Reports
Weather kills drone flights. Learn to read METARs and TAFs in under 30 seconds — the same format the FAA uses on the Part 107 exam.
Night Drone Flying Rules: Updated for 2026
Night flying used to require a waiver. The rules changed in 2021 — here's exactly what's legal, what's required, and how to get stunning night footage.
Operations Over People: The Updated Rules
For years, flying over people was completely banned. The 2021 rule change created four categories — here's exactly which one applies to your drone.
Part 107 Pass Rate: Why People Fail (and How Not To)
The pass rate is solid, but the ones who fail all make the same mistakes. Here's how to avoid them and walk out with your certificate.
Part 107 Waivers Explained: How to Fly Beyond Standard Rules
Need to fly beyond visual line of sight or from a moving vehicle? Here is how Part 107 waivers work and how to apply through FAA DroneZone.
Remote ID Is Now Mandatory: What Drone Pilots Need to Know in 2026
Remote ID became law in September 2023. If you're still confused about compliance, broadcast modules, and the 250-gram exemption, here's everything you need to know.
How to Start a Drone Business: Complete Guide (2026)
Buying a drone and knowing how to fly it is 10% of the battle. Here's the other 90% — eight steps to build a profitable commercial drone operation.