Author: Reinhardt, John W
Pages:165
You’ve recently bought a drone – but now what? Before you fly your drone, you must ensure you’re on the right side of the law. This updated comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, with screenshot images, to obey the current law titled “§44809. Exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft”, comply with the new Remote ID rule, and learn best practices to fly safely. It also includes information for elementary schools, secondary schools, universities conducting educational activities and research, and international small drone pilots wishing to fly in the US. Created by a certified remote pilot with over three decades of experience in aviation safety, this comprehensive guide contains everything a beginner recreational flyer needs to know to take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, this guide will take you through the stages of meeting the FAA rules in a logical order, providing the necessary details—from creating a Recreational Flyer account on the FAA DroneZone website and registering your drone to flying safely and legally in both uncontrolled and controlled airspace. It includes tips on finding a place to fly a drone with and without Remote ID, joining a community-based organization, and using apps to ensure your experience is safe, legal, and fun.