We, as the drone community, need to start lobbying to get this exam changed to represent what is actually done in the real world. If you never use a sectional chart or this archaic weather report, why are we being tested on it?
You're telling me you don't use METARs on a daily basis?! 🤣. yeah would be nice if it were actually more applicable to real world UAS ops. I could see the content being beneficial once beyond-visual-line-of-sight stuff becomes the norm, but for now not much relevance.
HEAR HEAR! Glad im not the only one who sees this as a money scheme, the info they are teaching is almost useless. I’m trying to do roof top inspections, film boats and houses. Like two of the questions help with that 😂
“We” Tried, I worked for 10 years with a subsidiary of Boeing, which is one of the Largest UAV companies in the World. I have 2,500 hours of class 1 and 2 UAV’s not “ QUAD’s” full size aircraft. We lobbied the FAA “Not” to put small Sub 20Lb “Quads” into a licensing category. “We” only got “TRUST” for sub “250 gram” drones. If the FAA had stuck to “Original plan” most quads operators would only need to have a TRUST cert. You need to remember the FAA is made up of “Old Manned Aviation pilots” and Goverment bureaucrats. Understand the first group doesn’t want you in “Their” Boys Club and the 2nd group wants your money, Sound familiar. Our proposal to them was simple and kept it really easy for any type quad. 1st you had to stay under 400 FT AGL. 2nd stay out of Active Airspace i.e. stay off approach and departure end of run way. If you need to be in that airspace for work you had to contact the tower or airspace manager. Yeah I know common sense, it was a little more than that but not much you would have to be an expert on a VFR sectional chart like now. Again “We” tried.
I utilize sectional charts (through SkyVector) and chart supplements quite frequently. And I actually do read METARs every day. Reading them is a great skill to have because it is a ton of weather info crammed into a tiny package. And I often select 6 or 12 hours on the AWC so I can quickly and easily look straight down through and see the trending.
Really if we took the FAA out of it, why do we need a test. Most people are flying DJI under 2Kg’s yet they are taking the FAA Private Pilot test why…Just so have a some insight in my opinion. I work in the military UAV industry for the last 10 years. When the FAA started this 107 licensing process “WE” in the industry said Stop…what “DJI” owners are flying and what the military industrial complex is flying are worlds apart. We proposed that if the FAA wanted to introduce something that it would be more like the Trust certification, (we even gave the need adheres for the cert no higher than 400 AGL and keep a 1 mile radius from airport, if need to fly by an airport you need written permission and a brief from airport management office, that was it) and not a federal license that people had to pay for. The FAA wants its money. Thank goodness for one Congress step in for the recreational flyer,and implementing the TRUST cert. Think of it this way, do you have to take a license exam to be a wedding photographer…nope probably just a local business license. All a drone is, is an airborne camera that’s it. Anyway…we failed to stop the FAA, and I feel that we are going to fail to stop this DJI bill, because just like last time not enough people understand what is law would actually do. I’ll get off my soapbox.
As an ATP rated pilot in many different small and large planes, with almost 20,000 flight hours and 40 years in aviation, and a rated Part 107 drone pilot, it boggles my mind that the FAA still tries to "trick" us on tests. Why??
This info is spot on. I took the DLA part 107 course, studied very hard, and the questions highlighted here were the toughest for me. Good content, looking forward to more.
It’s a drone, you’re receving compensation on any level, even if someone just gives you a cup coffee for taking a drone picture, technically you’ll need your 107. I would just go through the process, get it! You’ll be better educated on the do’s and dont’s when flying and you could start your own business flying drones, or work for someone else flying drones. 😉
Can you help me? I forgot to recertify @ the end of my initial part 107 license. It’s been more than 2 years so I want to recertify. I don’t have to take the original test but a shorter 40 question. Do you have a video that can help? A refresher video? Thanks
you just need to take a quick online refresher on the FAA website now for free. No recertification exam anymore. Here's the link: www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=677
When you pass the test, how quickly do you get your license or at least your license number? I'm testing in 6 days in order to apply for a dream job so I'm really hoping they issue a number very shortly after passing.
One thing that I'm puzzled by is, when looking at the boundaries of a said airspace, can I fly without permission inside the boundaries of the airspace if I stay under it? I've seen that somewhere I read that even if I was in the boundaries, I still need permission no matter what altitude I would be flying at. So I'm confused about this.
What is the process for recertification do you have to pay the $200 and take the 60 question test every 2 years or is the renewal certification process different?
It’s different now. All you have to do is go to the FAA website and take a refresher course for free. Originally you had to take another test again at a testing center. But not anymore.
@DroneLaunchAcademy Ok that's good to know. I've never been the best at tests so hopefully I can pass this one. I downloaded the part 107 study guide from the FAA website but it's from 2016 and haven't found a newer version for free yet.
7:25 ... You state that Class "C" is measured in MSL ! ..... did you misstate and mean AGL ??? (also, previously, you stated that the towers were approx. 1,100 ft AGL.) ..... am I all screwed up ?
on the sectional charts, the numbers you read... like "45" (can't remember what they are in the video), means that the ceiling of the class C airspace would be 4,500 MSL. They present the numbers in MSL on sectional charts
@@DroneLaunchAcademy Thank you !!! (I was told incorrect information) ..... Another question for you concerning Metars and TAFs: Are the wind directions in both Metars and TAFs TRUE ? (thank you once again for your quick replies)
We, as the drone community, need to start lobbying to get this exam changed to represent what is actually done in the real world. If you never use a sectional chart or this archaic weather report, why are we being tested on it?
You're telling me you don't use METARs on a daily basis?! 🤣. yeah would be nice if it were actually more applicable to real world UAS ops. I could see the content being beneficial once beyond-visual-line-of-sight stuff becomes the norm, but for now not much relevance.
HEAR HEAR! Glad im not the only one who sees this as a money scheme, the info they are teaching is almost useless. I’m trying to do roof top inspections, film boats and houses. Like two of the questions help with that 😂
“We” Tried, I worked for 10 years with a subsidiary of Boeing, which is one of the Largest UAV companies in the World. I have 2,500 hours of class 1 and 2 UAV’s not “ QUAD’s” full size aircraft. We lobbied the FAA “Not” to put small Sub 20Lb “Quads” into a licensing category. “We” only got “TRUST” for sub “250 gram” drones. If the FAA had stuck to “Original plan” most quads operators would only need to have a TRUST cert. You need to remember the FAA is made up of “Old Manned Aviation pilots” and Goverment bureaucrats. Understand the first group doesn’t want you in “Their” Boys Club and the 2nd group wants your money, Sound familiar.
Our proposal to them was simple and kept it really easy for any type quad. 1st you had to stay under 400 FT AGL. 2nd stay out of Active Airspace i.e. stay off approach and departure end of run way. If you need to be in that airspace for work you had to contact the tower or airspace manager. Yeah I know common sense, it was a little more than that but not much you would have to be an expert on a VFR sectional chart like now. Again “We” tried.
I utilize sectional charts (through SkyVector) and chart supplements quite frequently. And I actually do read METARs every day. Reading them is a great skill to have because it is a ton of weather info crammed into a tiny package. And I often select 6 or 12 hours on the AWC so I can quickly and easily look straight down through and see the trending.
Really if we took the FAA out of it, why do we need a test. Most people are flying DJI under 2Kg’s yet they are taking the FAA Private Pilot test why…Just so have a some insight in my opinion. I work in the military UAV industry for the last 10 years. When the FAA started this 107 licensing process “WE” in the industry said Stop…what “DJI” owners are flying and what the military industrial complex is flying are worlds apart. We proposed that if the FAA wanted to introduce something that it would be more like the Trust certification, (we even gave the need adheres for the cert no higher than 400 AGL and keep a 1 mile radius from airport, if need to fly by an airport you need written permission and a brief from airport management office, that was it) and not a federal license that people had to pay for. The FAA wants its money. Thank goodness for one Congress step in for the recreational flyer,and implementing the TRUST cert. Think of it this way, do you have to take a license exam to be a wedding photographer…nope probably just a local business license. All a drone is, is an airborne camera that’s it. Anyway…we failed to stop the FAA, and I feel that we are going to fail to stop this DJI bill, because just like last time not enough people understand what is law would actually do. I’ll get off my soapbox.
As an ATP rated pilot in many different small and large planes, with almost 20,000 flight hours and 40 years in aviation, and a rated Part 107 drone pilot, it boggles my mind that the FAA still tries to "trick" us on tests. Why??
I guess they want to make sure people are paying attention? Who knows!
I don't think they are trying to trick us, they just need us to think clearly and focus.
I never understood this. Tricking people isn’t the way to teach. It’s asinine
They're evil!
Either 1 they are wicked
Or 2 too many people taking tests
This info is spot on. I took the DLA part 107 course, studied very hard, and the questions highlighted here were the toughest for me. Good content, looking forward to more.
Thanks, Kendall. Glad it was helpful for you!
What about posting a flying selfie camera (Hover X1) on youtube for a monetized channel? Do you need a Part 107?
It’s a drone, you’re receving compensation on any level, even if someone just gives you a cup coffee for taking a drone picture, technically you’ll need your 107.
I would just go through the process, get it! You’ll be better educated on the do’s and dont’s when flying and you could start your own business flying drones, or work for someone else flying drones. 😉
Thank you so much for this video! Its helping me know what I need to do.
Glad it was helpful!
Can you help me? I forgot to recertify @ the end of my initial part 107 license. It’s been more than 2 years so I want to recertify. I don’t have to take the original test but a shorter 40 question. Do you have a video that can help? A refresher video? Thanks
you just need to take a quick online refresher on the FAA website now for free. No recertification exam anymore. Here's the link: www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=677
When you pass the test, how quickly do you get your license or at least your license number? I'm testing in 6 days in order to apply for a dream job so I'm really hoping they issue a number very shortly after passing.
One thing that I'm puzzled by is, when looking at the boundaries of a said airspace, can I fly without permission inside the boundaries of the airspace if I stay under it? I've seen that somewhere I read that even if I was in the boundaries, I still need permission no matter what altitude I would be flying at. So I'm confused about this.
Thank you guys for this 💪🏽🤙🏽
Well explained and greatly appreciated
You bet. Thanks for watching 👍
What is the process for recertification do you have to pay the $200 and take the 60 question test every 2 years or is the renewal certification process different?
It’s different now. All you have to do is go to the FAA website and take a refresher course for free. Originally you had to take another test again at a testing center. But not anymore.
@DroneLaunchAcademy Ok that's good to know. I've never been the best at tests so hopefully I can pass this one. I downloaded the part 107 study guide from the FAA website but it's from 2016 and haven't found a newer version for free yet.
Great info. FYI: Your intro music is WAY louder than your dialog. Think about your users with earbuds/headphones. You want it to all be level.
Awesome guys! Thanks. I think FAA purposely makes this test ungettable in low numbers!
as a total noob, i thought the highest you could fly was 400ft above ground level, but it's 400ft about the highest point in the area??
7:25 ... You state that Class "C" is measured in MSL ! ..... did you misstate and mean AGL ??? (also, previously, you stated that the towers were approx. 1,100 ft AGL.) ..... am I all screwed up ?
on the sectional charts, the numbers you read... like "45" (can't remember what they are in the video), means that the ceiling of the class C airspace would be 4,500 MSL. They present the numbers in MSL on sectional charts
@@DroneLaunchAcademy Thank you !!! (I was told incorrect information) ..... Another question for you concerning Metars and TAFs: Are the wind directions in both Metars and TAFs TRUE ? (thank you once again for your quick replies)
What if u are a 2d animator. And you put it on your personal blog as a fun outting?
Most don't know how to read a map let alone use a grid square to navigate. When technology goes down all you have is your charts, basics suck.
No link to the paid course?
Thank you for the comment! Here is the link to the course- dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/
Do u pay for the guide and the test or just the guide?@@DroneLaunchAcademy
I nailed the first 3 and failed. 67% that test is hard.
107 cuts down on the competition.
"Go bunch your sister" 🤣
DON'T blank smack there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!