Regulations
Recreation vs Commercial
- Recreational
- Requirements
- Pass the TRUST test through FAA, this is online
- If drone weighs more than .55 lbs, register with FAA as recreational
- Definition
- Flying for simply please and fun
- Cannot be flying to make money or the furtherance of a business
- Requirements
- Commercial
- Requirements
- Pass your 14 CFR Part 107 test (commonly referred to as your “part 107”)
- All drones registered with FAA as Commercial, obtaining a N number
- Visibly display N number on drone
- Definition
- Flying to make money
- Furthering of a business
- Requirements
Classes of Drones
- There are three different classes of drones that are based off of weight
- .55 lbs and less
- More than .55 lbs to 55 lbs
- Over 55 lbs
- These drones all have different restrictions of where you can fly and how they can be utilized.
- Visit the FAA website to see what rules and regulations apply directly to your manufacturer specific drone.
Imagery Drone Types
General Photography
Thermal Imagery
- DJI
- Autel
Note there are many other manufacturers of drones.
Spatial Imagery
Drone Options
- DJI
- Nutel
Note there are many other manufacturers of drones.
Software Options
- PIX4D
- Agisoft Metashape
- Virtual Surveyor