I was going to mention that too. All drones being used under part 107 must be registered. I'll throw in that if somebody's not certified 107 they only need one registration for all their drones as opposed to a part 107 remote pilot who needs a registration for each drone.
I am sorry that you guys are having to deal with this. I am grateful that you have given us so much information because we have talked about getting a drone and want to make sure we do it correctly. Thank you so much for this video!
While I don’t have a drone or plan on ever getting one, I still enjoyed this video. I really appreciate your integrity. The world needs more people like you.
Wait until remote ID becomes required. Under the current FAA rule your Drone will have to transmit its registration number, location etc as well as YOUR location. This info will be available in real time to the public with a simple app. That means any nutcase with a cell phone can track down your immediate location and confront you or steal your equipment.
It can also be used by businesses or other entities who wrongly think that they have the right to prohibit the public from flying over their property. For example, there's a ski resort near me which posts on its website that drones are not allowed to fly over their property. Their property is in the middle of a beautiful National Recreation Area where drones are explicitly allowed, and where people do fly to capture great scenic video. Now, imagine being alone on the mountain and being confronted by goons sent out by the resort to stop you from flying.
Not only do civil aviation can track you what does transmission and identification location transmission between the controller and the drone can be hijacked do you want to fly a $3,000 drone and get hijacked yes please say yes if you do
Anonymous tattle tales should not be allowed. If someone wants to go through the process of reporting, they need to be able to stand up and be identified. I would never report anything anywhere to anyone, without standing on my integrity, and not hiding behind my screen.
@@anticapitalize I am not going around ratting on people to the Feds. If I needed to report someone for something, I fill out the forms etc. I have happily went to court to back up something I reported. If I needed to report a drone pilot to the FAA, 100% that person would know who I was, and why I reported them. Big difference than a youtube name.
In the us it’s called the 6th amendment and we have a right to face our accusers for criminal offenses. Tattle tail Karens for infractions, unfortunately, are legal.
But the system profits from such reports, cause most government employees are so damn lazy that they are only told what is happening for them to get off their chair and do some work.
Hey Russ. Can you address this in a video when you get time? People need clarification on this. Commenter question about things specifically stated in this video: "Please clarify about Part 107 requirement: What if I upload to TH-cam or Instagram but have not monetized my content? (So, not making any money and still just a hobby.)" My reply: Bit of a gray area. This channel states in the video that you must have a part 107 cert to post videos to TH-cam. That's not true at all. It has everything to do with the intent of the flight. If you are flying strictly for fun/hobby/no intent on making money, you can absolutely post any video of that nature to social media. If you're trying to further a business, monetize said video, or make money, you need a 107 (this is called a money grab by the government). What's more, if you shoot a video with no intent on making money, and are later asked to sell the video for money, you can absolutely do that, because at the time of the flight, there was no intent to make money. Make sense? Just think to yourself, am I just having fun and enjoying flying, or has some one paid me to do this/do I want to sell my footage. We should always fly as safely as possible, and think about many scenarios we may encounter that could cause harm to a person or property. I definitely recommend the TRUST cert at very least, to familiarize yourself with some basics of being in the airspace with manned aircraft. Sorry this is so long, its just not clarified enough in all these you tube videos. good luck, and happy flying!
The graphics and storytelling the first few minutes are some of your best! I made sure to get my part 107 before we got monetized but I'm sure we could have been reported before that if someone was salty enough
Thanks for the info! I just unlisted the video I took with my drone. I am now going to work on getting my 107 before i post any more footage to youtube. I am a similar channel size to you so I probably need to get my 107 before i post on YT with the drone.
WOW! You 2 are possibly the nicest and most genuine people here on TH-cam. I can only presume this person is jealous and just wants to try and upset your perfectly stacked apple cart. Feel so very sad for people like this. If only they'd actually watched the video where you studied for your licence - they would have never wasted their time 🙄Thanks for another great video though - we all love you both 🥰
No. Funny enough this hobby has been regulated to non existence. At most it has another year. After over 100 years of model flight and building. Google paid the FAA to buy and clear the airspace.
I originally found your channel because of your first FAA/drone video. I had just gotten a drone and I was searching around trying to get more information about the Part 107 test. I decided this would be a good project for this winter and just completed the Pilot Institute course and it is OUTSTANDING. Taking my test in a couple of weeks, and it looks like I will do just fine! Happy I found your channel!
You might also add that regardless of being a recreational, or professional Part 107 drone flyer you need the TRUST Completion Certificate (The Recreational USA Safety Test) which is free, and also available via the Pilot Institute.
Rite if u have the trust test why do u need 107..to fly your drone for money ..when u dnt even use have of wats on the 107 test ..and how u gonna tell wat to do with my drone and they cnt informed it ..unless your client said sumthing to them about your work ..smh smh ..another money grab
Great video! The Part 107 is necessary for all creators that want to fly a drone. I found a TH-cam video from Tony Northrup and watched it several times, took notes, studied, and passed my first time taking the test. Stay safe in the skies everyone!
We were watching back in 2020 on your first report. I had shared your first video then and some responses were “we are under weight”. This video gives a very clear of do’s and don’ts! And weight doesn’t matter if you have TH-cam channel. Our drone….is only 2 years old and is still in the original box! Great video guys thank you!! ~Cara 😊
There are a lot of people that hate drones. They Watch videos to just report anything they can.. there's a lot of guys that have talked about reports they got. Even though talking to faa. Faa agreed they did nothing wrong. No faa report that I know of. But I had a guy rip me apart for flying near a hawk. While I try to explain. Hawk fly to me. And I was flying away. U see me see the hawk and turn around and pick up speed
Great video! You all and Kara&Nate were the ones that made us realize we needed to get the Part 107. Took the pilot institute with Greg also and had no trouble passing. Such a great course. Thanks for sharing!😁
Wonder if I should do pilot institute .. I have been studying on my own. I have also taken private pilot lessons. But certains thing I just can't retain
I saw your video last year too. You are so welcome, glad you enjoy Hawaii :). This is good info and why everyone flying a drone should get the part 107 license.
Great video. Have you encountered any issues flying a drone in different countries? I had one detained at an airport in Dubai because I didn't have their license and I hear you can receive a hefty fine in Canada if caught without a license.
Great Great great Video! Listen, I don't want to leave a thoughtless comment. The thing I appreciate about you both is your straightforwardness and your ability to help us to appreciate the necessity for the rules, the perspective of the FAA, and how to go about getting a good drone education so that you are able to become responsible drone pilot. I have really been looking around for a quality school that can take me through the part 107 prep. Knowing that you intentionally partnered with the school that you chose to utilize tells me a whole lot about school itself. Maybe some aren't impressed with sponsorship, but in this particular case you went to them because you believed in the product. That transparency for the folks (like me who genuinely want to become good drone pilots) is priceless. In any case, I just wanted to say thank you for a well thought out and produced video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your kind words Norman. If we're ever going to partner with anyone we always want ti to be 110% authentic and genuine. Thanks for being here!
I have been dragging my feet on getting my 107 for no other reason than I have been busy and there are only a few months where flying in Las Vegas, NV, is physically comfortable. Also, not many spots one can fly here without tower approval. I have not flown in the past year. You are correct in that safety is a super important reason to get the 107. Here in Las Vegas, NV, the @LasVegasMetropolitanPolice Department loves to buzz our neighborhood below 400 feet. It happens almost every day. Imagine how dangerous that is. As soon as we get settled up in Spokane Valley later this spring I will definitely be getting on getting my 107 and being square with @FAA.
20 some odd years ago when none of this was a concern and before social media was a buzz word with uploads of videos. You could strap a lightweight Sony camera and link to your RC aircraft and fly as far up as you could see it while recording, then watching it with family and friends. Today with the National Guard helicopters going overhead at 300 feet, they would have been filmed going underneath it. We can all thank Team Black Sheep for flying in the clouds, Ali Shimano for flying across the China sea and a few others for flying across their farmlands rather than getting out and driving for getting the FAA's panties in a bunch. Most of all was their knee jerk requirements for having a real commercial pilots license to film with a drone. I'm an AOPA member and a friend who flys for United said this was "retarded" because you need a medical card as well as spending some $10 grand just for a PPL, then another $15 for instrument rating and finally give them more money for that commercial rating, not to mention that medical card expires every year until you're 65, then every 6 months afterwards......thank God for 107 sanity.
@@chrisandsara Just learned PSI Examination Services - Spokane is only 7 miles from the house. I thought I might have to journey to Seattle. :) Will be sure to use your link when I enroll in the course.
So glad that you guys got the part 107 when you did! I remember the last time someone reported you and how stressful that must have been. This was so incredibly helpful though, thank you guys!
They are overstepping their bounds. We all get the argument about regulation for safety etc etc etc... but the factor of commercialization and how you make money really has nothing to do with the FAA. Random arbitrary rules.
You said that you can only upload drone videos to TH-cam under part 107 but pilot institute says if your not monetized and not making any money and your following the rules in the video then it’s ok
Your drone could not take off in a National Park. The satellites would detect your location and you would not be able to fly. There is a brief period of time before the satellites lock on and you could get it in the air for a few seconds, but that's it.
Todd, I fly two fpv drones and nothing prevents me from taking off. I believe autel drones also do not geo fence protected air spaces like the national parks.
@@ShermanKenB These guys look like they fly a DJI drone as do I. It won't take off in a National Park - maybe a few seconds you can get it in the air before the satellites lock on - then it will force land the drone.
This video is SO valuable to me. I have been creating training videos for work and is looking to expand into more. Getting the Part 107 is a must. Really appreciate this video. Thank you!
Being able to write a complaint anonymously is where the real problem comes in. Things like this should never be able to be done anonymously. If you want to take the time to make a complaint it should be mandatory that the FAA and the person the complaint is against know who made the complaint. Then there should be fines for serial complainers that result in no action taken because there weren't any laws or regulations broken.
I agree. Constitutionally, someone who is accused has the right to face their accuser. I realize that is referring to criminal charges, but complaints to the FAA have the potential for charges and fines so in my non-judicial opinion the same principle should apply. I also agree about serial complainers. I think the third unfounded complaint establishes a pattern and fines should be levied from that time on.
@@SoCalCreature Apparently people with too much time on their hands. I would bet there's a 99.9999% chance the complainant was not there when Chris and Sara were flying, so it didn't affect their sad little life one bit. Great suggestion on them taking up flying drones as a hobby! 😆
I am taking Greg's course right now I am 53% of the way through which puts me right in "airspace" and "charts" and since I haven't been in school for 30 + years I'm finding that is a whole lot more stressful then I would have ever imagined. But the pilot institute course is very comprehensive, very easy to understand and I am so happy I made the decision to enroll. I would recommend this course to anyone no matter what your flying experience. I have flown RC planes for decades and thought I knew a thing or two. Turns out I was wrong.
I can't believe how petty people can be. Why they're targeting such a nice couple like you all is beyond me. Smh. Some people have nothing better to do I guess
Haha you're so sweet! There's a really good chance it wasn't a troll at all, so we're going to lean in to that and hope that was the case. 😅 But if it was a troll, they only helped us in the long run! 😃
This video is very helpful - but I feel that you need to de-emphasize the impact of uploading to TH-cam. Most TH-cam creators never make the 1,000 subscriber number that makes them eligible to monetize their channel. I don't think they need Pt 107. But, I'm always keen to learn if that's not the case.
Great video, thank you for informing communities at large and international travelers. Living in Hawaii, I run into Kamikaze pilots all the time. As a part 107 (since 2017), It is very frustrating when folks do not stay within the lines. It only makes the rules going forward more strict, as general UAS pilots are not following the safety guidelines. Most often they just don't know to look into and don't care. This is why companies now impliment geofencing. Then as a commercial operator, it makes getting around those geofencing fustrating when you are staying within the rules. At times I get calls from people that know me, wanting to make a formal complaint and wondering how to go about doing so. I inform the caller a bit on what pracitces I use as a commercial operator. And sometimes it pans out for more work. "Information" is key to educating a potential complaint and allowing them to second guess if that complaint is necessary to FAA. Cheers and Aloha!
Bra if u don’t mind what Island do u live in… I recently got my son a DJI Mavic 2 an I know nothin of rules I thought it was like having a remote control car???
It's not paranoia when they really are out to get you. But I love how you turned that lemon into lemonade! lol! I have my part 107 too and run into way too many people who have the same misconceptions that you discussed here. Hope you educate a lot of people with this video!
If I understand this correctly, for non-Americans who may visit the US with their drone (and may TH-cam the drone shot to TH-cam), if you need the 107 (which I completely understand), but if you need to take the test at a approved site (which is most likely only in the US), you basically have to plan to take the test near the start of your trip. The other part is that once you passed the test, I saw that you have a license card, what happens to those who do not live in the US?
As an old timer who just flies Model Airplanes (Not Drones) I fly under the exception to 107. For this reason I have not read all there is about it. Greatly enjoyed your very professional presentation. Thank you for the time you put into it.
So seeing theres not a real big difference n flying recreational and commercial how do they plan on inforcing you being part 107 or recreational for money.?.. sound to me that this is juz a money grab.!
Nice video very informative. Question, if you occasionally post a video on your TH-cam channel if you are NOT monetized and NO money made. Do you have to have the part 107? I'm strictly a hobbyist.
Last September my daughter got married in Ooltewah, TN. I was talking to the videographer, and he said he was going to get some footage over the wedding venue. I asked him if he had a license. He had no idea what I was talking about. I looked up your video and showed it to him. I think he said he was going to watch it again. So there you go!
I 100% agree on the Pilot Institute. I had intended to get my part 107 through finding my own resources and just figuring it out. I quickly learned I am way too busy (and not disciplined enough) to do that, so I also found Greg and the Pilot Institute. I have not tested yet - but I can tell you that I would NEVER have been able to do this without the Pilot Institute class!! I feel so much more prepared than I ever possibly could have bene on my own. Looking forward to scheduling that test soon!
I really like how you guys want to do the right thing and discourage cutting corners. I’m a CPA and I get questions about taxes from friends, and nobody likes my go-to answer of, “yes, you have to report that as income.” But doing it right from the beginning just makes everything that follows so much easier. If nothing else, that peace of mind is worth a lot.
An important thing to note is even if you are flying for fun, you need part 107 in order to fly by different rules. Without part 107, the rules get so strict it can be hard to find a place to fly at all legally. Great video btw for sure. This will help a lot of people fly more responsibly.
That’s not really correct. A part 107 is required “in furtherance of a business” but not if you are only flying recreationally. You actually have fewer restrictions flying recreationally than you do commercially. A good channel to clear that up is Ken Heron, he has a lot of videos about the difference in flying for fun or flying commercially.
Great video, while I am just a recreational pilot and don’t ever plan on going commercial I may take the part 107 class just for educational purposes. I have taken a couple of free classes including TRUST through the Pilot Institute and I love their format. Keep up the good work.
Question: so although you post drone footage onto TH-cam, and you were to just created your channel and don’t have any monetization, does that still require the part 107 license or is it when you start making earning off the TH-cam videos that you will then need it?
If the video generates even a penny of revenue, part 107 applies. Even if the author did not themselves have anything active to do with making that penny.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but the great thing about a sub 250g drone is you can travel to other countries and don’t have to worry about having to register your drone in that country.
Well done video. I have my Part 107 for the drone, but I am also a Private Pilot. I have a number of videos of both my airplane flying and my drone stuff at my channel. Because I am a Private Pilot, not a Commercial Pilot (for my Single Engine Airplane Rating), I have to be really careful. While I can legally make money with my drone flying, I CANNOT make any money off my airplane flying. No loopholes, no get-out-of-jail free card...I just cannot do it. I have had a few people ask me about monetizing my TH-cam channel, and I refuse to even consider it because losing my Private Pilot Certification is not something I would ever want to risk. I know of a lot of Private Pilots that have monetized TH-cam channels that feature their flying videos, but I just feel that trying to do that is tempting fate with the FAA. The FAA does a pretty good job of sending certified pilots information of hot topics, just this week there was a letter to pilots talking about the misconceptions about "flying for hire" when it comes to passengers. I think this topic would really be one that is worthwhile for the FAA to proactively issue guidance. While I don't monetize my channel, if you are interested, would welcome the subscription. Here is a Safety Video for pilots coming into our local airport here in New Mexico. th-cam.com/video/AmrAX7tSvvQ/w-d-xo.html
I’m currently studying for my Part 107 and am using the Pilot Institute program. I couldn’t agree more. It’s a great course and this is something you just don’t want to pass. You really need to understand the rules and learn how to be a safe pilot.
I don't think you can rely on the air charts for all non flyable air spaces, for example army corps of engineers property is off limits and it doesn't show up on b4ufly or the air charts.
In the UK we used to have the Part 107 equivalent called the PFCO ( Permission For Commercial Operations ) Which required any drone used commercially to be covered by the PCFO. Then in December 2020 the UK adopted the EU policies which changed this to risk categories based on the weight of the drone. If it's under 250g you do not need to be certified here to fly commercially. So for some areas of industry where a Mini2 is sufficient it's a bonus! Having spent thousands on my PFCO only to find out 2 years later it was all changing, I chose to go for a sub 250g drone as I wasn't going to pay yet more money to relearn the same pilot schooling rebranded and packaged under a new title.
At 2:03, no matter where that clip was taken it looks like the minimum-flight visibility requirement of 3 statute miles and minimum cloud-distance requirements of 500 feet were violated. Maybe that is why that video was removed.
Excellent video, thanks for putting this out. This video and one other convinced me to get my 107 even though I only fly recreational. One question: Do you ever submit preflight plans to the FAA for approval?
You can fly in a National or State park, you just can land or takeoff in those areas. So, flying near the peripheries, provided you follow all the other rules, would, technically, allow you to fly in their respective airspaces. Exceptions to this would be active TFRs in those areas.
To be clear, if you are flying a 249g drone under part 107 (other than “just for fun”), you STILL need to register the drone. The only drones exempt from registration are those that weigh less than 250 grams AND ALSO being flown exclusively for recreational purposes. My DJI mini is registered because I fly it under part 107.
I really liked your video and you presented this is a very nice way. I do have one issue with the situation in general. We are at a point now where you need a license to fly a plane, drive a car, operate a boat, ride a dirtbike in the woods, and much more. We wouldn't have walkie talkies if when they tried to regulate the radio waves the public ignored the rules enough that they were forced to create the Citizen Bands for CB radios. It wasn't all that long ago that I could ride my dirtbike in the woods and only needed to register the bike and truck but now it requires a license. What I'm saying is while I do think some regulation is a good idea, it is important we are careful and we can easily give away something that is near impossible to get back later. As it stands the 250g limit makes no sense, it's not low enough to really be safe and not high enough to allow experimentation in the hobby so vital for our future engineers, astronauts, etc to explore possibilities when playing in the hobby as youths. Right now the majority of the FPV hobbyist are breaking the rules, not because they want to be rebels but because the rules are set up in a way that crushes the hobby as it has been. Given enough law, everyone becomes a law breaker. Your video presents you experience in a very warm light and I'm glad it has gone well for you. But the FAA aren't your friends, they are just people doing a job, if something changes and their department is changed to being funded off fines, best believe they will be finding reasons to fine even you. Just look at drug seizures during the "War on Drug". Eventually that part of our government got to the point they can take Everything You Own, because you are Suspected of drug trafficking, people who were eventually proven innocent still didn't get their stuff or money back.
Hello. Thank you for this video. I am a new drone pilot and studying for Part 107. This video provided great information and guidance. So, my next thoughts may seem critical, but they are intended to help. This interview video seemed to have several jump cuts that were distracting or unrelated. I humbly suggest you could use one or two more cameras shooting profile shots. They would provide better jump cuts. Also, you might want to buy a couple of wireless Lav mics. The sound, while clear enough to understand you, could be better with well-placed Lav mics.
Whoever turned you in is just another example of these high and mighty righteous trolls that hate their lives and are bitter people (i.e. Karen's). I wish I would have the outlook on being reported that you do. I mean you guys obviously aren't doing anything wrong and that being the case means whichever p.o.s. keeps doin this to you will get theirs by means of good old karma. I'm sorry I just can't stand and will never understand people of the likes who turned you in for nothing at all. Great vids keep it up. You find out who it was get in touch with me I'll take care of it for you guys!
I have just purchased a DJI mini SE and i have tried to contact the local authorities here in the U.K. before flying it and i still have gotten no response from them so what’s the point in getting in touch with them if they don’t get back to you
Ummm, It states clearly on the FAA website that foreign visitors do NOT need to obtain a Part 107 license to operate commercially in the US, they only need to apply for a permit from DOT prior to arrival and follow the Part 107 rules. Similar rules apply to non commercial drone pilots.
Good video for those who do not fly a drone a lot and this will hopefully help ours not go through what you did. As to registering a drone if it is being used during a flight covered under Part 107 you have to register it with you part 107 regardless of the weight. There are 2 types pf drone registration. Recreational (which does consider weight) and one number covers all your drones or Part 107 where each drone has a specific registration number. Also you guys are probably doing it to help speed up the video, but you can fly in national parks or even controlled air space with permission. which would probably be another 2 videos and I am sure you had to answer those questions on your test, So keep up the good work and keep those smiles going as it makes for much better videos.
It's absurd to think that if you're not flying where airplanes or helicopters are flying that you in any way should be contacted by organization that governs that airspace. I was told by Richard Ramirez from the FAA that if I took off 6 inches to test fly a build in my backyard that I was in violation. The FAA came because someone called on me flying a mobula6 around my own head and power looping the lowest tree branch on the tree over my head....
Correct. All air space no matter how low in altitude is governed by the FAA. That means paper airplanes are under FAA jurisdiction. Now wouldn't that be some you-know-what to get contacted by the FAA for paper airplane flying? 😆
@@tsalagimanWhat's next licensing and registration for my RC cars? Fortunately the Judges who are considering remote ID don't think they do. Which to be fair they don't but being that I'm less than 2 miles away from LAS the main airport in Las Vegas restrictions are a little tighter but when I first started flying it was at Sunset Park which is directly across the street from the airport.
Interesting video. Liked and subbed. I plan to take the Part 107 exam soon just so I have my options open for maybe making some money. For example, I'll be shopping for a home in the next year or so. Since I'm looking for a place in the country, I'll probably ask the realtor if I can take the drone up to get an overview of the property. Might pick up some jobs that way, and it would be nice to be ready. I'm retired, and drone work sounds like a fun way to pick up some extra dollars in my spare time.
Please clarify about Part 107 requirement: What if I upload to TH-cam or Instagram but have *not monetized* my content? (So, not making any money and still just a hobby.)
Bit of a gray area. This channel states in the video that you must have a part 107 cert to post videos to TH-cam. That's not true at all. It has everything to do with the intent of the flight. If you are flying strictly for fun/hobby/no intent on making money, you can absolutely post any video of that nature to social media. If you're trying to further a business, monetize said video, or make money, you need a 107 (this is called a money grab by the government). What's more, if you shoot a video with no intent on making money, and are later asked to sell the video for money, you can absolutely do that, because at the time of the flight, there was no intent to make money. Make sense? Just think to yourself, am I just having fun and enjoying flying, or has some one paid me to do this/do I want to sell my footage. We should always fly as safely as possible, and think about many scenarios we may encounter that could cause harm to a person or property. I definitely recommend the TRUST cert at very least, to familiarize yourself with some basics of being in the airspace with manned aircraft. Sorry this is so long, its just not clarified enough in all these you tube videos. good luck, and happy flying!
@@Mikebfpv Thank you for this well-thought answer! About *intent* to make money: What if I do not monetize a new TH-cam channel for the first year or two, but am open to monetize later if the channel gets sufficient interest? Am I okay as long as I complete the Part 107 requirement before actually monetizing?
@@Mikebfpv In other words, I can imagine starting with the *intent* to make money, but never actually making a penny. In which case, the cost and effort of certification might be a loss. So maybe it would make more sense to wait and see, and then get the certification if I decide later that there might actually be money to be made. Thoughts?
The under 250 grams NOT needing registered only applies recreationally. Once you have a 107 it needs to be registered. When registering as a recreational pilot, the pilot has a registration number that applies to ALL of that persons aircraft. When registering under 107 each drone is registered individually.
You guys handled an adverse situation very well. Thank you I will also consider getting my part 107. I wish the person who reported you would have come to you first before reporting you. That’s not honorable behavior on that person’s part.
Hi thanks for sharing the Info. i would like to fly my Mavic in the USA too , I have taken the German equilavent to the 107 could i use my Poilet licence in the USA then too or would i need to do the whole test thing again.
Please Clarify If you are not using your drone for the 'furthernace of a business" (monetized youtube) you do not have to register the drone. Howerver if your drone is 250g or more you must register. NOT the dorne but you. Once done you can use that number on every one of your drones if you have more than one.
Thanks for informing us about part 107. Glad I found your video! I am thinking of purchasing a drone. When planning to fly drones overseas, do you check in advance with the respective consulates here in the states, or their governments about their rules on this subject?
Most regulations and process requirements are available on the Internet. Each country has different rules and, like the US, rules can vary down to the locality. Many countries require some form of licensing or registration. Occasionally if you bring in a piece of equipment that's not pre-approved it can get confiscated by customs. Know before you go. Additionally you need to be aware of different radio transmission regulations: The EU for example has different regulations than the US for the frequencies and power that are allowed and you need to be able to set those for compliance on the drone system. Some do this automatically through geo-location, others don't. Going through the 107 process in the US before traveling will give you a huge step up in terms of knowing the basic risk management and safety considerations of drone operation that will help keep you out of trouble in other countries, even if there is no official reciprocity.
I had to pause the video. The rule of national parks is you can't take off or land inside, BUT you can fly into the park, above the trees, if you are taking off and landing outside the park. Please note that.
have a question about the part 107, i wanna put my videos on my channel when i get a drone but i dont have any monetization on my channel, how does that work? or do i still need to get a license even if so? 175$ is alot of money i really dont have right now.
My channel is dedicated primarily to the technology behind Radio Controlled models and the RC hobby, so I just got my Part 107 so I can legally post monetized aerial footage. So many people get defensive about the FAA trying to "regulate their hobby" that they completely miss the fact that studying for the Part 107 gives you a LOT of great information that can actually make you a better and much more conscientious drone/RC pilot. For me, the most valuable knowledge was just being able to keep myself out of trouble... legally and technically. Many well intentioned drone/RC pilots make really bad decisions out of ignorance, either not knowing the rules, not knowing how the technology works, or not knowing the details behind things out how they are. Passing your part 107 exam arms you with information to help you make better decisions that could save you from making some pretty costly mistakes..
I have a Part 107, and I'm almost positive that I need to register every drone I own, INCLUDING the sub 250gram ones. Each drone I have has its own unique FAA indentifier number. If I was flying just for fun, I would only have a single number for all my aircraft. And ....yes. The stadium flight was absolutely foolhardy. Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You can upload to TH-cam as long as you are not monetized or making money in any way. No Part 107 required. You can load 10,000 videos to TH-cam, but just not for money.
Yeah, I thought a lot about getting the part 107, but I don't fly for the money. I fly for the love, and fun of flying. I just love your videos, they are amazing and awesome. Thanks for sharing, take care and happy flying. 👍👍👍
Crazy story but not surprising. If it can happen to people like Ken heron it can happen to anyone lol. Congratulations on getting your part 107, I know how much time and effort it takes to get it! The best thing is that it was cleared up right away and that the troll didn't get to have any enjoyment out of it in the end. I decided to like and subscribe because I want to help fund your next trip and I would love to see the huge mega train semi trucks down under, that's my suggest 😁. Great video you guys.
8:26 - Important clarification regarding registration of
I was going to mention that too. All drones being used under part 107 must be registered. I'll throw in that if somebody's not certified 107 they only need one registration for all their drones as opposed to a part 107 remote pilot who needs a registration for each drone.
Yep 25 seconds into the video and i knew what the issue was.
I really hate these alphabet agencies.
I am sorry that you guys are having to deal with this. I am grateful that you have given us so much information because we have talked about getting a drone and want to make sure we do it correctly. Thank you so much for this video!
While I don’t have a drone or plan on ever getting one, I still enjoyed this video. I really appreciate your integrity. The world needs more people like you.
Thanks for being here Rhonda and always supporting our videos. It means a ton.
Same here. Really enjoyed the video. Even though we don't have a drone.
iIts illegal to fly almost anywhere. After looking into all the bullshit around drone flying I decided NOT to pursue this hobby. Too bad.
Wait until remote ID becomes required. Under the current FAA rule your Drone will have to transmit its registration number, location etc as well as YOUR location. This info will be available in real time to the public with a simple app. That means any nutcase with a cell phone can track down your immediate location and confront you or steal your equipment.
Yup. I already CCW when I fly because the world is full of low lifes.
Non compliance is the only answer.
It can also be used by businesses or other entities who wrongly think that they have the right to prohibit the public from flying over their property.
For example, there's a ski resort near me which posts on its website that drones are not allowed to fly over their property. Their property is in the middle of a beautiful National Recreation Area where drones are explicitly allowed, and where people do fly to capture great scenic video. Now, imagine being alone on the mountain and being confronted by goons sent out by the resort to stop you from flying.
@@ednafronkelbarger8601 Analog + GoPro FTW!
Not only do civil aviation can track you what does transmission and identification location transmission between the controller and the drone can be hijacked do you want to fly a $3,000 drone and get hijacked yes please say yes if you do
Anonymous tattle tales should not be allowed. If someone wants to go through the process of reporting, they need to be able to stand up and be identified. I would never report anything anywhere to anyone, without standing on my integrity, and not hiding behind my screen.
Today's society glorifies being cowards.
I find it hilarious that "Joe Shmoe" has some strong opinions about hiding behind a screen.
@@anticapitalize I am not going around ratting on people to the Feds. If I needed to report someone for something, I fill out the forms etc. I have happily went to court to back up something I reported.
If I needed to report a drone pilot to the FAA, 100% that person would know who I was, and why I reported them. Big difference than a youtube name.
In the us it’s called the 6th amendment and we have a right to face our accusers for criminal offenses. Tattle tail Karens for infractions, unfortunately, are legal.
But the system profits from such reports, cause most government employees are so damn lazy that they are only told what is happening for them to get off their chair and do some work.
You’re guys’ production quality is so good! Thanks for putting this out there. The more education the better! LMK if you ever want to collab!
You guys should definitely collab with Russ that would be great!
You's guys should due a grammer police video 2, its' very impotent to have propper punk-shoe-ation!
@@TommyGunsStudios Thank you for the reminder to pay attention to my grammar. By the way nice video about your town. Keep doing them.
Hey Russ. Can you address this in a video when you get time? People need clarification on this.
Commenter question about things specifically stated in this video:
"Please clarify about Part 107 requirement: What if I upload to TH-cam or Instagram but have not monetized my content? (So, not making any money and still just a hobby.)"
My reply: Bit of a gray area. This channel states in the video that you must have a part 107 cert to post videos to TH-cam. That's not true at all. It has everything to do with the intent of the flight. If you are flying strictly for fun/hobby/no intent on making money, you can absolutely post any video of that nature to social media. If you're trying to further a business, monetize said video, or make money, you need a 107 (this is called a money grab by the government). What's more, if you shoot a video with no intent on making money, and are later asked to sell the video for money, you can absolutely do that, because at the time of the flight, there was no intent to make money. Make sense? Just think to yourself, am I just having fun and enjoying flying, or has some one paid me to do this/do I want to sell my footage. We should always fly as safely as possible, and think about many scenarios we may encounter that could cause harm to a person or property. I definitely recommend the TRUST cert at very least, to familiarize yourself with some basics of being in the airspace with manned aircraft. Sorry this is so long, its just not clarified enough in all these you tube videos. good luck, and happy flying!
The graphics and storytelling the first few minutes are some of your best! I made sure to get my part 107 before we got monetized but I'm sure we could have been reported before that if someone was salty enough
Thanks for the info! I just unlisted the video I took with my drone. I am now going to work on getting my 107 before i post any more footage to youtube. I am a similar channel size to you so I probably need to get my 107 before i post on YT with the drone.
This drone license thing is out of hand I think it should be more free
Stayed to the end. Thanks for the info help and keep up the good work.
WOW! You 2 are possibly the nicest and most genuine people here on TH-cam. I can only presume this person is jealous and just wants to try and upset your perfectly stacked apple cart. Feel so very sad for people like this. If only they'd actually watched the video where you studied for your licence - they would have never wasted their time 🙄Thanks for another great video though - we all love you both 🥰
Awe thanks for that Louise! Hope you're doing well and thanks for always supporting us. It means a ton!
No.
Funny enough this hobby has been regulated to non existence.
At most it has another year.
After over 100 years of model flight and building.
Google paid the FAA to buy and clear the airspace.
@@krotchlickmeugh627 : Interesting. Can you offer any proof on that?
A person who is successful and has money and is happy will not waste time for stuff like reporting people 😅that's so sad and pathetic.
@@horacesawyer2487 if you cant see it you must not be self aware
I originally found your channel because of your first FAA/drone video. I had just gotten a drone and I was searching around trying to get more information about the Part 107 test. I decided this would be a good project for this winter and just completed the Pilot Institute course and it is OUTSTANDING. Taking my test in a couple of weeks, and it looks like I will do just fine! Happy I found your channel!
You might also add that regardless of being a recreational, or professional Part 107 drone flyer you need the TRUST Completion Certificate (The Recreational USA Safety Test) which is free, and also available via the Pilot Institute.
No you dont need a TRUST certificate if you have 107. TRUST is for recreational flyers who dont have part 107.
Rite if u have the trust test why do u need 107..to fly your drone for money ..when u dnt even use have of wats on the 107 test ..and how u gonna tell wat to do with my drone and they cnt informed it ..unless your client said sumthing to them about your work ..smh smh ..another money grab
@@phantomf41 107 pilots now have to have the TRUST certificate as well.
@@phantomf41 All pilots are required to complete the TRUST. Takes 10 minutes.
@@51Drones Where in FAA website says that?
Great video! The Part 107 is necessary for all creators that want to fly a drone. I found a TH-cam video from Tony Northrup and watched it several times, took notes, studied, and passed my first time taking the test. Stay safe in the skies everyone!
Link?
Great video! Wanted to add one note: While it is true that you don't have to register
Also Trust exam doesn't matter for weight.
We were watching back in 2020 on your first report. I had shared your first video then and some responses were “we are under weight”. This video gives a very clear of do’s and don’ts! And weight doesn’t matter if you have TH-cam channel. Our drone….is only 2 years old and is still in the original box! Great video guys thank you!! ~Cara 😊
There are a lot of people that hate drones. They Watch videos to just report anything they can.. there's a lot of guys that have talked about reports they got. Even though talking to faa. Faa agreed they did nothing wrong.
No faa report that I know of. But I had a guy rip me apart for flying near a hawk. While I try to explain. Hawk fly to me. And I was flying away. U see me see the hawk and turn around and pick up speed
I have the DJI mini 2. I went ahead and registered it anyway. I also plan on taking the 107 test soon. I'll have all my bases covered!
Same drone, same plan. Great minds think alike. :)
Great video! You all and Kara&Nate were the ones that made us realize we needed to get the Part 107. Took the pilot institute with Greg also and had no trouble passing. Such a great course. Thanks for sharing!😁
That is awesome!
Wonder if I should do pilot institute .. I have been studying on my own. I have also taken private pilot lessons. But certains thing I just can't retain
I saw your video last year too. You are so welcome, glad you enjoy Hawaii :). This is good info and why everyone flying a drone should get the part 107 license.
Great video. Have you encountered any issues flying a drone in different countries? I had one detained at an airport in Dubai because I didn't have their license and I hear you can receive a hefty fine in Canada if caught without a license.
Great Great great Video! Listen, I don't want to leave a thoughtless comment. The thing I appreciate about you both is your straightforwardness and your ability to help us to appreciate the necessity for the rules, the perspective of the FAA, and how to go about getting a good drone education so that you are able to become responsible drone pilot. I have really been looking around for a quality school that can take me through the part 107 prep. Knowing that you intentionally partnered with the school that you chose to utilize tells me a whole lot about school itself. Maybe some aren't impressed with sponsorship, but in this particular case you went to them because you believed in the product. That transparency for the folks (like me who genuinely want to become good drone pilots) is priceless. In any case, I just wanted to say thank you for a well thought out and produced video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your kind words Norman. If we're ever going to partner with anyone we always want ti to be 110% authentic and genuine. Thanks for being here!
I have been dragging my feet on getting my 107 for no other reason than I have been busy and there are only a few months where flying in Las Vegas, NV, is physically comfortable. Also, not many spots one can fly here without tower approval. I have not flown in the past year.
You are correct in that safety is a super important reason to get the 107. Here in Las Vegas, NV, the @LasVegasMetropolitanPolice Department loves to buzz our neighborhood below 400 feet. It happens almost every day. Imagine how dangerous that is.
As soon as we get settled up in Spokane Valley later this spring I will definitely be getting on getting my 107 and being square with @FAA.
You'll love Spokane Valley that's a great part of the country. Good luck on getting the 107 once you get settled. Thanks for watching Troy!
20 some odd years ago when none of this was a concern and before social media was a buzz word with uploads of videos. You could strap a lightweight Sony camera and link to your RC aircraft and fly as far up as you could see it while recording, then watching it with family and friends.
Today with the National Guard helicopters going overhead at 300 feet, they would have been filmed going underneath it.
We can all thank Team Black Sheep for flying in the clouds, Ali Shimano for flying across the China sea and a few others for flying across their farmlands rather than getting out and driving for getting the FAA's panties in a bunch.
Most of all was their knee jerk requirements for having a real commercial pilots license to film with a drone.
I'm an AOPA member and a friend who flys for United said this was "retarded" because you need a medical card as well as spending some $10 grand just for a PPL, then another $15 for instrument rating and finally give them more money for that commercial rating, not to mention that medical card expires every year until you're 65, then every 6 months afterwards......thank God for 107 sanity.
@@chrisandsara Just learned PSI Examination Services - Spokane is only 7 miles from the house. I thought I might have to journey to Seattle. :)
Will be sure to use your link when I enroll in the course.
So glad that you guys got the part 107 when you did! I remember the last time someone reported you and how stressful that must have been. This was so incredibly helpful though, thank you guys!
Thanks y'all! Hope you're doing well.
They are overstepping their bounds. We all get the argument about regulation for safety etc etc etc... but the factor of commercialization and how you make money really has nothing to do with the FAA. Random arbitrary rules.
You said that you can only upload drone videos to TH-cam under part 107 but pilot institute says if your not monetized and not making any money and your following the rules in the video then it’s ok
Your drone could not take off in a National Park. The satellites would detect your location and you would not be able to fly. There is a brief period of time before the satellites lock on and you could get it in the air for a few seconds, but that's it.
Some drones yes.
Todd, I fly two fpv drones and nothing prevents me from taking off. I believe autel drones also do not geo fence protected air spaces like the national parks.
@@ShermanKenB These guys look like they fly a DJI drone as do I. It won't take off in a National Park - maybe a few seconds you can get it in the air before the satellites lock on - then it will force land the drone.
This video is SO valuable to me. I have been creating training videos for work and is looking to expand into more. Getting the Part 107 is a must. Really appreciate this video. Thank you!
Wow thank you for your kind words Michael! Appreciate you watching it!
I'm glad in the UK TH-cam is not considered commercial use for drones 😄
How is it illegal to take drone pictures in a state park but it’s not illegal to take selfie stick pictures in a state park
Maybe if they had a drone they wouldn't fall off a cliff doing a selfie.
Being able to write a complaint anonymously is where the real problem comes in.
Things like this should never be able to be done anonymously. If you want to take the time to make a complaint it should be mandatory that the FAA and the person the complaint is against know who made the complaint. Then there should be fines for serial complainers that result in no action taken because there weren't any laws or regulations broken.
I agree. Constitutionally, someone who is accused has the right to face their accuser. I realize that is referring to criminal charges, but complaints to the FAA have the potential for charges and fines so in my non-judicial opinion the same principle should apply. I also agree about serial complainers. I think the third unfounded complaint establishes a pattern and fines should be levied from that time on.
Who are these people with nothing better to do than rat out drone flyers on TH-cam? They need a hobby... like flyong drones or something.
@@SoCalCreature Apparently people with too much time on their hands. I would bet there's a 99.9999% chance the complainant was not there when Chris and Sara were flying, so it didn't affect their sad little life one bit. Great suggestion on them taking up flying drones as a hobby! 😆
I am taking Greg's course right now I am 53% of the way through which puts me right in "airspace" and "charts" and since I haven't been in school for 30 + years I'm finding that is a whole lot more stressful then I would have ever imagined. But the pilot institute course is very comprehensive, very easy to understand and I am so happy I made the decision to enroll. I would recommend this course to anyone no matter what your flying experience. I have flown RC planes for decades and thought I knew a thing or two. Turns out I was wrong.
I can't believe how petty people can be. Why they're targeting such a nice couple like you all is beyond me. Smh. Some people have nothing better to do I guess
Haha you're so sweet! There's a really good chance it wasn't a troll at all, so we're going to lean in to that and hope that was the case. 😅 But if it was a troll, they only helped us in the long run! 😃
This video is very helpful - but I feel that you need to de-emphasize the impact of uploading to TH-cam. Most TH-cam creators never make the 1,000 subscriber number that makes them eligible to monetize their channel. I don't think they need Pt 107. But, I'm always keen to learn if that's not the case.
Great video, thank you for informing communities at large and international travelers. Living in Hawaii, I run into Kamikaze pilots all the time. As a part 107 (since 2017), It is very frustrating when folks do not stay within the lines. It only makes the rules going forward more strict, as general UAS pilots are not following the safety guidelines. Most often they just don't know to look into and don't care. This is why companies now impliment geofencing. Then as a commercial operator, it makes getting around those geofencing fustrating when you are staying within the rules.
At times I get calls from people that know me, wanting to make a formal complaint and wondering how to go about doing so. I inform the caller a bit on what pracitces I use as a commercial operator. And sometimes it pans out for more work. "Information" is key to educating a potential complaint and allowing them to second guess if that complaint is necessary to FAA.
Cheers and Aloha!
Bra if u don’t mind what Island do u live in… I recently got my son a DJI Mavic 2 an I know nothin of rules I thought it was like having a remote control car???
I'm older so, " My generation and before have obviously failed " . You guys are great ! I'm subscribing, liked and sharing ! Thank you !
It's not paranoia when they really are out to get you. But I love how you turned that lemon into lemonade! lol! I have my part 107 too and run into way too many people who have the same misconceptions that you discussed here. Hope you educate a lot of people with this video!
Great video!! Very informative and well presented. All new drone owners need to see this.
If I understand this correctly, for non-Americans who may visit the US with their drone (and may TH-cam the drone shot to TH-cam), if you need the 107 (which I completely understand), but if you need to take the test at a approved site (which is most likely only in the US), you basically have to plan to take the test near the start of your trip. The other part is that once you passed the test, I saw that you have a license card, what happens to those who do not live in the US?
Great video Chris and Sara, really appreciate the run through on this topic. I hope you continue shooting those beautiful videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
As an old timer who just flies Model Airplanes (Not Drones) I fly under the exception to 107. For this reason I have not read all there is about it. Greatly enjoyed your very professional presentation. Thank you for the time you put into it.
Thank you for watching!
So seeing theres not a real big difference n flying recreational and commercial how do they plan on inforcing you being part 107 or recreational for money.?.. sound to me that this is juz a money grab.!
Nice video very informative. Question, if you occasionally post a video on your TH-cam channel if you are NOT monetized and NO money made. Do you have to have the part 107? I'm strictly a hobbyist.
Last September my daughter got married in Ooltewah, TN. I was talking to the videographer, and he said he was going to get some footage over the wedding venue. I asked him if he had a license. He had no idea what I was talking about. I looked up your video and showed it to him. I think he said he was going to watch it again. So there you go!
I 100% agree on the Pilot Institute. I had intended to get my part 107 through finding my own resources and just figuring it out. I quickly learned I am way too busy (and not disciplined enough) to do that, so I also found Greg and the Pilot Institute. I have not tested yet - but I can tell you that I would NEVER have been able to do this without the Pilot Institute class!! I feel so much more prepared than I ever possibly could have bene on my own. Looking forward to scheduling that test soon!
I really like how you guys want to do the right thing and discourage cutting corners. I’m a CPA and I get questions about taxes from friends, and nobody likes my go-to answer of, “yes, you have to report that as income.” But doing it right from the beginning just makes everything that follows so much easier. If nothing else, that peace of mind is worth a lot.
Compliance is cowardice.
An important thing to note is even if you are flying for fun, you need part 107 in order to fly by different rules. Without part 107, the rules get so strict it can be hard to find a place to fly at all legally. Great video btw for sure. This will help a lot of people fly more responsibly.
Non compliance is the only answer.
Humoring a tyrannical over reaching government. Is to tell them "yes daddy, may i have some more
That’s not really correct. A part 107 is required “in furtherance of a business” but not if you are only flying recreationally. You actually have fewer restrictions flying recreationally than you do commercially. A good channel to clear that up is Ken Heron, he has a lot of videos about the difference in flying for fun or flying commercially.
Great video, while I am just a recreational pilot and don’t ever plan on going commercial I may take the part 107 class just for educational purposes. I have taken a couple of free classes including TRUST through the Pilot Institute and I love their format. Keep up the good work.
Question: so although you post drone footage onto TH-cam, and you were to just created your channel and don’t have any monetization, does that still require the part 107 license or is it when you start making earning off the TH-cam videos that you will then need it?
If the video generates even a penny of revenue, part 107 applies. Even if the author did not themselves have anything active to do with making that penny.
TH-cam makes money so pilot must be licensed.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but the great thing about a sub 250g drone is you can travel to other countries and don’t have to worry about having to register your drone in that country.
That's Awesome!!! 😂. Well done, and really informative! Hope you get your Tialand trip too😎🙌🏻
Well done video. I have my Part 107 for the drone, but I am also a Private Pilot. I have a number of videos of both my airplane flying and my drone stuff at my channel. Because I am a Private Pilot, not a Commercial Pilot (for my Single Engine Airplane Rating), I have to be really careful. While I can legally make money with my drone flying, I CANNOT make any money off my airplane flying. No loopholes, no get-out-of-jail free card...I just cannot do it. I have had a few people ask me about monetizing my TH-cam channel, and I refuse to even consider it because losing my Private Pilot Certification is not something I would ever want to risk. I know of a lot of Private Pilots that have monetized TH-cam channels that feature their flying videos, but I just feel that trying to do that is tempting fate with the FAA. The FAA does a pretty good job of sending certified pilots information of hot topics, just this week there was a letter to pilots talking about the misconceptions about "flying for hire" when it comes to passengers. I think this topic would really be one that is worthwhile for the FAA to proactively issue guidance. While I don't monetize my channel, if you are interested, would welcome the subscription. Here is a Safety Video for pilots coming into our local airport here in New Mexico. th-cam.com/video/AmrAX7tSvvQ/w-d-xo.html
I’m currently studying for my Part 107 and am using the Pilot Institute program. I couldn’t agree more. It’s a great course and this is something you just don’t want to pass. You really need to understand the rules and learn how to be a safe pilot.
I don't think you can rely on the air charts for all non flyable air spaces, for example army corps of engineers property is off limits and it doesn't show up on b4ufly or the air charts.
I may have missed it but what violation was reported? Not enough visibility? Was that area a national park?
In the UK we used to have the Part 107 equivalent called the PFCO ( Permission For Commercial Operations ) Which required any drone used commercially to be covered by the PCFO. Then in December 2020 the UK adopted the EU policies which changed this to risk categories based on the weight of the drone. If it's under 250g you do not need to be certified here to fly commercially. So for some areas of industry where a Mini2 is sufficient it's a bonus! Having spent thousands on my PFCO only to find out 2 years later it was all changing, I chose to go for a sub 250g drone as I wasn't going to pay yet more money to relearn the same pilot schooling rebranded and packaged under a new title.
If you are active or retired military, it can be taken at a military test center, typically Air Force bases, for free.
At 2:03, no matter where that clip was taken it looks like the minimum-flight visibility requirement of 3 statute miles and minimum cloud-distance requirements of 500 feet were violated. Maybe that is why that video was removed.
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It was your first FAA video that encouraged me to get my Part 107. Now I'm just buzzing around Gig City having a great time! (and staying legal!)
Great video, but I do have a question for you.
I'm a visitor to the USA, I have my drone (
Excellent video, thanks for putting this out. This video and one other convinced me to get my 107 even though I only fly recreational. One question: Do you ever submit preflight plans to the FAA for approval?
Glad I could help! I have had to submit preflight plans only a hand full of times. It depends on where you are and what air zone you are in.
I liked this. A couple of honest people, I subscribed.
my DJI mini 2 do i need to get my certificate from FAA to fly?, can i fly my drone DJI-mini2 in thailand?
Check the country regulations
You can fly in a National or State park, you just can land or takeoff in those areas. So, flying near the peripheries, provided you follow all the other rules, would, technically, allow you to fly in their respective airspaces. Exceptions to this would be active TFRs in those areas.
can i fly in the national park, i have dji mini-2
Not without written permission from the park which means written permission on a federal level
To be clear, if you are flying a 249g drone under part 107 (other than “just for fun”), you STILL need to register the drone. The only drones exempt from registration are those that weigh less than 250 grams AND ALSO being flown exclusively for recreational purposes.
My DJI mini is registered because I fly it under part 107.
I really liked your video and you presented this is a very nice way. I do have one issue with the situation in general. We are at a point now where you need a license to fly a plane, drive a car, operate a boat, ride a dirtbike in the woods, and much more. We wouldn't have walkie talkies if when they tried to regulate the radio waves the public ignored the rules enough that they were forced to create the Citizen Bands for CB radios. It wasn't all that long ago that I could ride my dirtbike in the woods and only needed to register the bike and truck but now it requires a license. What I'm saying is while I do think some regulation is a good idea, it is important we are careful and we can easily give away something that is near impossible to get back later. As it stands the 250g limit makes no sense, it's not low enough to really be safe and not high enough to allow experimentation in the hobby so vital for our future engineers, astronauts, etc to explore possibilities when playing in the hobby as youths. Right now the majority of the FPV hobbyist are breaking the rules, not because they want to be rebels but because the rules are set up in a way that crushes the hobby as it has been. Given enough law, everyone becomes a law breaker. Your video presents you experience in a very warm light and I'm glad it has gone well for you. But the FAA aren't your friends, they are just people doing a job, if something changes and their department is changed to being funded off fines, best believe they will be finding reasons to fine even you. Just look at drug seizures during the "War on Drug". Eventually that part of our government got to the point they can take Everything You Own, because you are Suspected of drug trafficking, people who were eventually proven innocent still didn't get their stuff or money back.
Oh my city was talking about needing a license for riding a bicycle a few years ago. I don't think it went through but wow.
Hello. Thank you for this video. I am a new drone pilot and studying for Part 107. This video provided great information and guidance. So, my next thoughts may seem critical, but they are intended to help. This interview video seemed to have several jump cuts that were distracting or unrelated. I humbly suggest you could use one or two more cameras shooting profile shots. They would provide better jump cuts. Also, you might want to buy a couple of wireless Lav mics. The sound, while clear enough to understand you, could be better with well-placed Lav mics.
Thanks!
Whoever turned you in is just another example of these high and mighty righteous trolls that hate their lives and are bitter people (i.e. Karen's). I wish I would have the outlook on being reported that you do. I mean you guys obviously aren't doing anything wrong and that being the case means whichever p.o.s. keeps doin this to you will get theirs by means of good old karma. I'm sorry I just can't stand and will never understand people of the likes who turned you in for nothing at all. Great vids keep it up. You find out who it was get in touch with me I'll take care of it for you guys!
I have just purchased a DJI mini SE and i have tried to contact the local authorities here in the U.K. before flying it and i still have gotten no response from them so what’s the point in getting in touch with them if they don’t get back to you
Ummm, It states clearly on the FAA website that foreign visitors do NOT need to obtain a Part 107 license to operate commercially in the US, they only need to apply for a permit from DOT prior to arrival and follow the Part 107 rules. Similar rules apply to non commercial drone pilots.
Good video for those who do not fly a drone a lot and this will hopefully help ours not go through what you did. As to registering a drone if it is being used during a flight covered under Part 107 you have to register it with you part 107 regardless of the weight. There are 2 types pf drone registration. Recreational (which does consider weight) and one number covers all your drones or Part 107 where each drone has a specific registration number. Also you guys are probably doing it to help speed up the video, but you can fly in national parks or even controlled air space with permission. which would probably be another 2 videos and I am sure you had to answer those questions on your test, So keep up the good work and keep those smiles going as it makes for much better videos.
Thanks for your comment! Appreciate your words and support!
It's absurd to think that if you're not flying where airplanes or helicopters are flying that you in any way should be contacted by organization that governs that airspace. I was told by Richard Ramirez from the FAA that if I took off 6 inches to test fly a build in my backyard that I was in violation. The FAA came because someone called on me flying a mobula6 around my own head and power looping the lowest tree branch on the tree over my head....
Correct. All air space no matter how low in altitude is governed by the FAA. That means paper airplanes are under FAA jurisdiction. Now wouldn't that be some you-know-what to get contacted by the FAA for paper airplane flying? 😆
@@tsalagimanWhat's next licensing and registration for my RC cars? Fortunately the Judges who are considering remote ID don't think they do. Which to be fair they don't but being that I'm less than 2 miles away from LAS the main airport in Las Vegas restrictions are a little tighter but when I first started flying it was at Sunset Park which is directly across the street from the airport.
Thank you for this informative video! You guys are great!
I'm in Canada and just got a drone and I check on multiple apps to be sure I fly in allowed air space.
Hey Martin! That's really good advice! It's so important to check the airspace and multiple apps is a great idea.
Interesting video. Liked and subbed. I plan to take the Part 107 exam soon just so I have my options open for maybe making some money. For example, I'll be shopping for a home in the next year or so. Since I'm looking for a place in the country, I'll probably ask the realtor if I can take the drone up to get an overview of the property. Might pick up some jobs that way, and it would be nice to be ready. I'm retired, and drone work sounds like a fun way to pick up some extra dollars in my spare time.
Great video - well done! 👍 Good delivery and your presentation looked really natural.
Thank you!
you can fly the lightweight, under 250g, in areas where you can not fly a heavier drone from my understanding.
How did they get your number?
Please clarify about Part 107 requirement: What if I upload to TH-cam or Instagram but have *not monetized* my content? (So, not making any money and still just a hobby.)
Bit of a gray area. This channel states in the video that you must have a part 107 cert to post videos to TH-cam. That's not true at all. It has everything to do with the intent of the flight. If you are flying strictly for fun/hobby/no intent on making money, you can absolutely post any video of that nature to social media. If you're trying to further a business, monetize said video, or make money, you need a 107 (this is called a money grab by the government). What's more, if you shoot a video with no intent on making money, and are later asked to sell the video for money, you can absolutely do that, because at the time of the flight, there was no intent to make money. Make sense? Just think to yourself, am I just having fun and enjoying flying, or has some one paid me to do this/do I want to sell my footage. We should always fly as safely as possible, and think about many scenarios we may encounter that could cause harm to a person or property. I definitely recommend the TRUST cert at very least, to familiarize yourself with some basics of being in the airspace with manned aircraft. Sorry this is so long, its just not clarified enough in all these you tube videos. good luck, and happy flying!
@@Mikebfpv Thank you for this well-thought answer!
About *intent* to make money: What if I do not monetize a new TH-cam channel for the first year or two, but am open to monetize later if the channel gets sufficient interest? Am I okay as long as I complete the Part 107 requirement before actually monetizing?
@@Mikebfpv In other words, I can imagine starting with the *intent* to make money, but never actually making a penny. In which case, the cost and effort of certification might be a loss. So maybe it would make more sense to wait and see, and then get the certification if I decide later that there might actually be money to be made. Thoughts?
The under 250 grams NOT needing registered only applies recreationally. Once you have a 107 it needs to be registered. When registering as a recreational pilot, the pilot has a registration number that applies to ALL of that persons aircraft. When registering under 107 each drone is registered individually.
LOTs of GREAT information. Thanks 4 sharing. Cheers !
Thanks for watching!
Ok! You two have earned it! That video was very informative and thank you for keeping everyone informed.
You guys handled an adverse situation very well. Thank you I will also consider getting my part 107. I wish the person who reported you would have come to you first before reporting you. That’s not honorable behavior on that person’s part.
Thanks for your kind words! Hope you get your Part 107 it’s well worth it.
I was wondering why you did not mention the TRUST test for recreational flyers along with registering drones?
Hi thanks for sharing the Info. i would like to fly my Mavic in the USA too , I have taken the German equilavent to the 107 could i use my Poilet licence in the USA then too or would i need to do the whole test thing again.
Please Clarify
If you are not using your drone for the 'furthernace of a business" (monetized youtube) you do not have to register the drone. Howerver if your drone is 250g or more you must register. NOT the dorne but you. Once done you can use that number on every one of your drones if you have more than one.
Thanks for informing us about part 107. Glad I found your video! I am thinking of purchasing a drone. When planning to fly drones overseas, do you check in advance with the respective consulates here in the states, or their governments about their rules on this subject?
Most regulations and process requirements are available on the Internet. Each country has different rules and, like the US, rules can vary down to the locality. Many countries require some form of licensing or registration. Occasionally if you bring in a piece of equipment that's not pre-approved it can get confiscated by customs. Know before you go. Additionally you need to be aware of different radio transmission regulations: The EU for example has different regulations than the US for the frequencies and power that are allowed and you need to be able to set those for compliance on the drone system. Some do this automatically through geo-location, others don't. Going through the 107 process in the US before traveling will give you a huge step up in terms of knowing the basic risk management and safety considerations of drone operation that will help keep you out of trouble in other countries, even if there is no official reciprocity.
@@citg4217 Thanks for the heads up.
I had to pause the video. The rule of national parks is you can't take off or land inside, BUT you can fly into the park, above the trees, if you are taking off and landing outside the park. Please note that.
Yes,while maintaining VLOS. Most national parks don’t have much to see 1000 feet in so there probably isn’t much to see. Excellent point though.
Exactly what Tony said.
have a question about the part 107, i wanna put my videos on my channel when i get a drone but i dont have any monetization on my channel, how does that work? or do i still need to get a license even if so? 175$ is alot of money i really dont have right now.
My channel is dedicated primarily to the technology behind Radio Controlled models and the RC hobby, so I just got my Part 107 so I can legally post monetized aerial footage. So many people get defensive about the FAA trying to "regulate their hobby" that they completely miss the fact that studying for the Part 107 gives you a LOT of great information that can actually make you a better and much more conscientious drone/RC pilot.
For me, the most valuable knowledge was just being able to keep myself out of trouble... legally and technically. Many well intentioned drone/RC pilots make really bad decisions out of ignorance, either not knowing the rules, not knowing how the technology works, or not knowing the details behind things out how they are. Passing your part 107 exam arms you with information to help you make better decisions that could save you from making some pretty costly mistakes..
If you are flying the drone on your vacation for your private vacation video. Do you still need a faa107 or the trust certificate is enough?
I have a Part 107, and I'm almost positive that I need to register every drone I own, INCLUDING the sub 250gram ones. Each drone I have has its own unique FAA indentifier number. If I was flying just for fun, I would only have a single number for all my aircraft. And ....yes. The stadium flight was absolutely foolhardy. Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You can upload to TH-cam as long as you are not monetized or making money in any way. No Part 107 required. You can load 10,000 videos to TH-cam, but just not for money.
So I am fully certified (all 3 licenses) and registered in Europe. Is there a part 107 arrangement?
I'm starting a sailing channel my question is this required on the open ocean in international waters
Great video, more people need to see this!!!
Yeah, I thought a lot about getting the part 107, but I don't fly for the money. I fly for the love, and fun of flying.
I just love your videos, they are amazing and awesome. Thanks for sharing, take care and happy flying. 👍👍👍
Crazy story but not surprising. If it can happen to people like Ken heron it can happen to anyone lol. Congratulations on getting your part 107, I know how much time and effort it takes to get it! The best thing is that it was cleared up right away and that the troll didn't get to have any enjoyment out of it in the end. I decided to like and subscribe because I want to help fund your next trip and I would love to see the huge mega train semi trucks down under, that's my suggest 😁. Great video you guys.
Thank you for posting this stuff. Being transparent about these issues makes everyone more aware
Thanks for watching Craig!