What to Know
Drone pilots use small uncrewed aircraft in photography, mapping, inspection, agriculture, public safety, research, and other commercial or government work.
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CAREER PATH
Drone Pilot
Use uncrewed aircraft for photography, inspection, mapping, public safety, and emerging commercial work. Paid operations generally require FAA Part 107 certification.
Commercial operations generally fall under FAA Part 107Remote pilots must understand airspace and operating rulesA remote pilot certificate requires an FAA knowledge pathway Verified against Federal Aviation Administration
KEY DETAILS
What This Path Can Include
Commercial operations generally fall under FAA Part 107
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Remote pilots must understand airspace and operating rules
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A remote pilot certificate requires an FAA knowledge pathway
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Technology and use cases continue to expand
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YOUR NEXT STEPS
Build Your Path
Learn recreational drone safety first
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Study current Part 107 rules
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Practice flight planning, weather, and airspace awareness
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