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*USA-sUAS Pilots * FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign
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<blockquote data-quote="GFields" data-source="post: 125439" data-attributes="member: 25197"><p>Day 4 (12/12): Become a certificated remote pilot</p><p></p><h3>Become a Drone Pilot</h3><p>In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.</p><p></p><h2>First-Time Pilots</h2><h3>Eligibility</h3><p><strong>To become a pilot you must:</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be at least 16 years old</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam: "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)"</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements for Remote Pilot Certificate:</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Must be easily accessible by the remote pilot during all UAS operations</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Certificate holders must complete an <a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot#keepCurrent" target="_blank">online recurrent training</a> every 24 calendar months to maintain aeronautical knowledge recency</li> </ul><p><strong>Navigating the Process to Become a Drone Pilot:</strong></p><p></p><p>Step 1: Obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an <a href="https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/" target="_blank">Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application</a> (IACRA) profile prior to registering for a knowledge test.</p><p></p><p>Step 2: Schedule an appointment with a <a href="https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login" target="_blank">FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center</a></p><p></p><p>. Be sure to bring a government-issued photo ID to your test.</p><p></p><p>Step 3: Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test: "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)". Knowledge test topic areas include:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot" target="_blank">[Continue Reading]</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GFields, post: 125439, member: 25197"] Day 4 (12/12): Become a certificated remote pilot [HEADING=2]Become a Drone Pilot[/HEADING] In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones. [HEADING=1]First-Time Pilots[/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Eligibility[/HEADING] [B]To become a pilot you must:[/B] [LIST] [*]Be at least 16 years old [*]Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English [*]Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone [*]Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam: "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" [/LIST] [B]Requirements for Remote Pilot Certificate:[/B] [LIST] [*]Must be easily accessible by the remote pilot during all UAS operations [*]Certificate holders must complete an [URL='https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot#keepCurrent']online recurrent training[/URL] every 24 calendar months to maintain aeronautical knowledge recency [/LIST] [B]Navigating the Process to Become a Drone Pilot:[/B] Step 1: Obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an [URL='https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/']Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application[/URL] (IACRA) profile prior to registering for a knowledge test. Step 2: Schedule an appointment with a [URL='https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login']FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center[/URL] . Be sure to bring a government-issued photo ID to your test. Step 3: Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge test: "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)". Knowledge test topic areas include: [URL='https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot'][Continue Reading][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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