AGL Operating Limitations Pilot 
Pilot Institute
MAY 7, 2025
As a drone pilot, how can you get in on this action? This is a requirement in the United States for any type of commercial drone operation. Being a Part 107 licensed pilot means you have to comply with operational rules and limits. Well, it all has to start with getting your Part 107 license.
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
FAA waivers have long been a hurdle for pilots flying in controlled airspace. As FAA regulations evolve and systems like LAANC become more accessible, drone pilots need to stay informed. With all these changes, do you still need a waiver for your operation? Shelf area: 10 NM radius, from 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft AGL.
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Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 14, 2024
Before August 2016, drone pilots had the freedom to fly in a significant portion of controlled and uncontrolled airspace with few restrictions. Whether you want to fly a drone for fun or as a commercial pilot , you must understand and follow these rules. Day/night operations : Drones can be flown commercially during the day or night.
Pilot Institute
AUGUST 9, 2024
The waivable regulations are as follows: 107.25 – Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft 107.29 (a)(2) and (b) – Night operation without a strobe light 107.31 – Visual line of sight 107.33 – Visual observer 107.35 – Operation of multiple UAS 107.37(a) Operating Limitations Discussion on the 107.51
Plane and Pilot
JANUARY 16, 2025
Well-informed readers are aware that MOSAIC Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificationis nearly upon us after years of proposals, public comment, and endless discussion among pilots. MOSAIC provides pilots flying under sport-pilot rules access to a much broader base of aircraft, both new and old. Not this time.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Software Requirements Flight Planning Software Software solutions like DroneDeploy, DJI Terra, and Pix4Dcapture streamline flight planning by enabling pilots to set waypoints, altitude, image overlap, and flight paths precisely. The post Drone Mapping Made Easy: A Beginners Guide to Aerial Surveying appeared first on Pilot Institute.
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