I'm a CFI, and I teach 107 knowledge content to drone pilots; non-hobbyists. 1-800-WXBRIEF has a flight plan form for drone operations and B4U FLY can also chart the area in which drones are flying.Class D airspace is controlled airspace and therefore requires authorization from the FAA for 107 drone pilots. The FAA says that 107 operations are enhanced by listening to radio communications, but to actually get the authorization to work in controlled airspace the PIC should contact ATC online 90 days prior to the operation. 107 does say the PIC should not be talking on the radio. It's for situation awareness. The idea is that if the drone pilot knows there is a manned aircraft in the area he or she will keep the drone out of the way.
I believe pe9999 is correct. Contact the tower or airport by phone then monitor handheld for situational awareness is correct for hobby use.
FAA certificated pilots can take the remote pilot course at no charge on the FAA Safety website. It's an informative course on the new regs.
I believe pe9999 is correct. Contact the tower or airport by phone then monitor handheld for situational awareness is correct for hobby use.
FAA certificated pilots can take the remote pilot course at no charge on the FAA Safety website. It's an informative course on the new regs.
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