Should I register my drone?

[riverphantom3]

I am a new flyer who plans to record for money should I/do I need to register my drone?

 

[msinger]

No. You need to get a 333 exemption.

 

[fordruid]

For profit needs a 333 exemption and a licensed pilot

 

[riverphantom3]

For profit needs a 333 exemption and a licensed pilot

Where do I get one of them?

 

[msinger]

Click my link above.

 

[riverphantom3]

How much do they cost?

 

[msinger]

It does not cost anything to apply for a 333 exemption.

 

[riverphantom3]

I'm reading this, so I only need this not the COA and I don't have to register?

 

[izzydrone]

the pilot license however will cost you 4-10k depending on how fast you learn and how quick you want to get it done.

 

[riverphantom3]

the pilot license however will cost you 4-10k depending on how fast you learn and how quick you want to get it done.

Geese!!! That's too much! Are there any penalties for not having a pilot license?

 

[msinger]

You cannot use the FAA UAS registration when flying for commercial purposes. Instead, you must register each aircraft and get an N number for each aircraft. In most cases, you don't need a COA when flying below 200 feet.

 

[fordruid]

Big ones.

 

[msinger]

Are there any penalties for not having a pilot license?

A pilot license will be a requirement in your approved 333 exemption. So, you will not be able to use your exemption without it.

 

[riverphantom3]

A pilot license will be a requirement in your approved 333 exemption. So, you will not be able to use your exemption without it.

Are there penalties for not having those?

 

[msinger]

Are there penalties for not having those?

You cannot fly for profit without a 333 exemption (and following the requirements within). Doing so would be illegal.

 

[riverphantom3]

You cannot use the FAA UAS registration when flying for commercial purposes. Instead, you must register each aircraft and get an N number for each aircraft. In most cases, you don't need a COA when flying below 200 feet.

I like to fly high, I will be recording for realtors so I would need a really good aerial shot

 

[riverphantom3]

You cannot fly for profit without a 333 exemption (and following the requirements within). Doing so would be illegal.

I just don't think I can spend a couple thousand on a pilot license

 

[msinger]

In most cases, 200 feet is probably too high for taking video/photos of homes.

 

[msinger]

I just don't think I can spend a couple thousand on a pilot license

Then, you should not fly commercially.

 

[riverphantom3]

In most cases, 200 feet is probably too high for taking video/photos of homes.

:/ So if I am just flying at my house do I need to register the drone? And will you walk me through the process?