The first step of creating a drone program at any company is ensuring each pilot has the proper certifications.
Clients often ask us if getting certified is necessary since their locations are located far away from airports and urban centers. It is the law to be certified to fly a drone commercially. However, even if it weren’t, we strongly urge clients to become certified for one reason: RISK. In the following article, we are going to explain why commercially certifying your drone pilots is not only the law but also it is necessary to mitigate the exposure to major legal and financial risk.
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What is the Part 107 Commercial Drone Certification?
Any pilot flying a drone for commercial purposes must take a Part 107 certification test from the FAA. According to the FAA’s “Know Before You Fly” website, any commercial drone use in connection with a business needs to be Part 107 certified, including:
- Selling photos or videos taken from a drone
- Using a drone to provide contract services, such as industrial equipment or factory inspection
- Using a drone to provide professional services, such as security or telecommunications
- Using a drone to monitor the progress of work your company is performing
In other words, if your drone is improving your business, you have to be certified.