Background: To fly a “drone” (sUAS less than 55lbs) commercially outdoors in the United States you: Must be at least 16 years old Must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center+ Must be vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) +A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under 14... Read More
From the FAA Website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ This information was last modified: The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft depend on why you want to fly. The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft Fly for Fun Fly for Work Pilot Requirements No pilot requirements Must have Remote Pilot Airman Certificate Must be 16 years old Must pass... Read More
I Fly Safe. All drones are aircraft-even the ones at the toy store. So when I fly a drone I am a pilot. Before I fly I always go through my pre-flight checklist. I regularly check the safety guidelines at faa.gov/uas Download the I Fly Safe Pre-Flight Checklist [.PDF]... Read More
A Drone Clinic is now confirmed for Sunday, February 19, 2017, 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Utica Children’s Museum. Bring your drones and your safety glasses! New flyers can meet seasoned pilots and enthusiasts for an exchange of information on safe practices, tips and tricks, purchasing and repairs. The clinic will include 6 stations: How to Get Started/FAA Registration Help, Drone... Read More
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if your are ready to fly a drone. Read More
How to Fly for Fun legally and safely. Most of this information comes from the FAA website. See more details here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/ Read More
Today is the one year anniversary of the FAA's drone registry. More than 600,000 people have registered their drones online and received safety information. We now have more than twice as many drones as manned aircraft in our nation's airspace. Read More
