ADU 01163: 2021 Drone Rule Changes for Part 107 Drone Pilots

Today's question is about the new Part 107 rules for drone pilots.

Our caller for today, DJ has come up with a great question about the new Part 107 drone rules. DJ is confused by these new rules and wishes to know how they impact him as a Part 107 pilot. The FAA recently announced some significant changes to Part 107 rules which might change the way you fly. On today's show, you will learn how these changes will impact 1) Part 107 Test 2) Part 107 Recurrency 3) Flying at Night, and 4) Flying over Moving Vehicles.

We do a deep dive into each of these points so that you don't end up on the wrong side of the law. In light of these new changes, you will also learn why the DJI Mavic Mini 2 is the most valuable drone that you can buy right now. Thanks for the great question, DJ. Fly Safe!

New Part 107 Drone Rules Makes Flying Easier - https://www.thedroneu.com/blog/new-part-107-drone-rules-make-flying-easier/

Drone Rule Changes Make Microdrones More Valuable - https://www.thedroneu.com/blog/drone-rule-changes-make-microdrones-most-valuable/

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Timestamps

[06:05]Today's question is about new Part 107 drone rules

[07:23]What are the MAIN changes to Part 107 drone rules?

[09:30]Will you be able to fly your drone over moving vehicles?

[11:05]Can we expect the FAA to ramp up enforcement?

[13:28]FAA replaces recurrency test replaced with recurrent training

[16:15]Flying at night to become easier?

[17:45]Updated questionnaire for Part 107 beginning March 2021

[18:57]How do the new drone rules affect flight over people?

[20:18]Why DJI Mavic Mini 2 is the most valuable drone for Part 107 pilots

[25:18]Did FAA just legalize flight over moving vehicles?

[27:15]Can you fly over moving vehicles right now?

[30:42]How the new drone rules prohibit "sustained flight over vehicles" while allowing traversing