Today's question is about FAA Part 107 license renewal. If you have questions about clearing your Part 107 recurrent knowledge test, check out this show now!

Our caller, Joe from Nebraska, has come up with a question that many of you must be wondering about. Joe's Part 107 certificate is nearing its 24-month expiration date. With no clear instructions provided on the FAA website, Joe is understandably confused about the Part 107 license renewal process. Also, with no expiration date listed on his Part 107 license, Joe is wondering if he should bother going for his Part 107 license renewal at all.

If you have good study material to refer to, Part 107 license renewal can be a simple and straight-forward process. At Drone U, we have a Comprehensive Part 107 online course taught by FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Ted. How long should you study for your Part 107 recurrent knowledge test? What is the structure of the test? And, will you receive any documentation from the FAA once you clear the Part 107 recurrent knowledge test?

You can also check out our blog posts, "Drone Pilot License Guide, A Step-by-Step Guide to FAA Part 107 Certificate" and "How to Register for and Pass Your Part 107 Recency Exam" for further information on this topic. Thanks for the great question, Joe. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about Part 107 license renewal

What is the process for giving your Part 107 recurrent knowledge test?

Check out our comprehensive "Drone Pilot License Guide"

Should you go for Part 107 license renewal?

What is the structure of the Part 107 recurrent knowledge test?

How can Drone U help you prepare for Part 107 recurrent knowledge test

Live from 2019 FAA UAS Symposium | Google Drone Delivery, FAA's Efforts to Enhance Drone Safety, Implementation of Remote ID, the Industry-Government Body, UAST, and much much more...

In today's Drone News Show, Paul and Haye team up to bring the latest and most exciting news from the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium.

The main topic for this News show is drone safety. The FAA has announced a slew of measures for increasing airspace safety. From educational measures like the "Drone Safety Awareness Week" to the industry-government body, UAST (Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team), the FAA is focused on addressing security concerns that have been plaguing the drone industry. Shortly, hobby and commercial pilots will be required to pass a new knowledge and safety test as well. Will these measures fulfill the dual objective of mass drone adoption and greater airspace safety?

In other drone news, Amazon made a big splash at the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium as it shared some exciting details about its drone delivery program. After Google's Wing Aviation, Amazon is likely to be the second company to foray into drone deliveries. According to industry speculations, up to 80% of all Amazon deliveries could be ultimately made by drones. But with Remote ID yet to be implemented, it remains to be seen when drone deliveries set flight.

Other topics discussed include the FAA's efforts to improve its media outreach and details about UAST (Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team). Tune in our latest and extraordinary show now!

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Timestamps

How can you follow the latest news coming out from the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium?

FAA announces "Drone Safety Awareness Week"

What is the new knowledge and safety test for hobby and commercial pilots that everyone is talking about?

Will we see the launch of Remote ID anytime soon?

Amazon provides some interesting specifics about its drone delivery program

Who is the UAST? What is their objective?

How is the FAA proactively reaching out to the UAS community?

Interview with DJI's Brendan Schulman @ the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium| What Steps is DJI taking to Ensure Mass Drone Adoption and Safer Skies?

In our second show from the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium, Drone U Chief Pilot, Paul Aitken interviews DJI's Brendan Schulman to discuss how the industry leader is working to ensure safer skies and greater drone adoption.

Recently DJI released a whitepaper titled "Elevating Safety" which describes 10 key steps for improved airspace safety. Some of the recommended measures include using ADS-B receivers and Remote ID, increased enforcements and mandatory Geofencing. It is admirable that DJI, being the industry leader, is taking the initiative in this matter. However, implementation of these safety measures is a challenge that raises several concerns as well.

For instance, while Remote ID might address the issue of security, how do we ensure that the DSP's privacy is not compromised?

DJI's newest drones are equipped with AirSense, a system that allows drones to receive ADS-B signals from other aircraft. While this system is intended to warn pilots about potential hazards, will it also interfere with the ability of manned aircraft to communicate with one another?

We also discuss the advantages and pitfalls of DJI's renewed Geofencing system, GEO V2.0. Sure, this system prevents irresponsible pilots from flying in high-risk locations. But, shouldn't we allow responsible and qualified pilots to fly drones that are free of Geofencing?

As far as enforcements are concerned, while a lax approach certainly does not suffice, empowered authorities might hurt the growth of this nascent industry. How do we strike this rather fine balance?

If you wish to gain perspective on the most important issues at the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium, tune in to this very special show now!

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Interview with FAA's Kevin Morris | 2019 FAA UAS Symposium

Live from the 2019 FAA Symposium, we interview FAA's Kevin Morris to discuss how to report illegal drone pilots, FAA's enforcement policies, and why education is the best way to create safer airspace.

Joining us from the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium, Paul interviews FAA's Kevin Morris to discuss FAA's latest UAS policies. We have discussed in the past how illegal drone activities are causing much strife to the industry. Should you report such illegal activity to the FSDO? Are FAA likely to enforce any action at all against illegal drone operations? In this show, Kevin shares how FAA is adapting its approach to engage with the drone industry in a far better way. Tune in now to this very special edition of Ask Drone U!

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Timestamps

Paul welcomes Kevin Morris from FAA

How do you deal with a drone pilot who is flying illegally?

What is the best way to report illegal drone operations to the FSDO?

How is FAA engaging with the drone community?

Are we likely to see stronger FAA enforcement in future?

Is education the best way to create safer airspace?

Importance of building good working relationships with government officials

Today's question is about subject tracking with your drone. How do you fly fast, super-close, AND safe when subject tracking with your drone?

Our caller for today, Jeremy has a great question about subject tracking with your drone. To master this advanced skill, Jeremy is unsure how he can maintain a deadlock over his subject without losing control over the drone's orientation. And, can Jeremy capture the required footage without compromising on safety?

Subject tracking is a drone application that requires considerable practice and expertise. A drone pilot needs to fly fast (at the speed of the boat or car) and up-close to grab smooth footage. This becomes difficult and dangerous as you have to look at your screen AND monitor your drone. Can you control your drone orientation if you are looking away from your screen? And, can you safely fly your drone if you are looking away from the drone (at your screen)? What is the best way to resolve this dilemma?

In this show, we discuss possible solutions like hiring a VO (Visual Observer), using FPV goggles and flying in autonomous mode. Thanks for the great question, Jeremy. Fly Safe!

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A special thanks to our sponsor, Colorado drone chargers

Today's question is about subject tracking with your drone

Paul shares his extensive subject tracking experience

Which drone equipment did Paul use when his drone video won the World Series of Surfing?

How does Paul maintain the line of sight when subject tracking with his drone?

Importance of establishing standardized communication with your VO

How can our subject tracking course help you?

How to fly fast, super-close, and safe when subject tracking with your drone

DJI Inspire vs. Phantom 4 Pro - Which is the best drone for subject tracking?

Can FPV glasses help you in subject tracking?

Is it difficult to control your drone without looking at your screen?

Do you need to match the speed of your drone with the speed of the vehicle to get smooth footage?

Today's show is about drone feed encryption. How easy is it for someone to nefariously connect to your drone feed and access your data?

Our caller, Ron from Dallas has a great question about drone feed encryption. Is your drone data really secure? Can you beef your encryption and data security by buying an enterprise level drone?

You will be surprised to know that most drone feeds are not encrypted. In fact, using a Flysight monitor, you can pick up different drone feeds to easily access someone else's data. But, what about prosumer and enterprise level drones like Mavic Enterprise, DJI Matrice, and DJI Inspire? Do these drones have stronger encryption? Can you really access any drone feed using counter drone technology like DJI Aeroscope? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Ron. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about drone feed encryption

Are drone feeds encrypted?

Do prosumer drone feeds offer stronger encryption?

Can you connect to a drone feed using counter drone technology like DJI Aeroscope and Whitefox?

Are enterprise drones fully encrypted and secure?

What about Autel and Yuneec? Are their drone feeds fully secure?

Drone Safety Platform for public safety officials

DJI News, Aeromexico 747 Collision, DOD Selects Parrot to Develop Spy Drone, DJI Manifold Supercomputer for Autonomous Operations, DHS voices Data Security Concerns for DJI

Our first new drone story this week is about the Aeromexico Boeing 737 plane that was initially reported to be damaged by a drone collision in December 2018. NTSB, after extensive investigations, have debunked this theory. According to NTSB, 737's radome (a dome-like shell at the nose of the aircraft), already weakened due to poor repairs, was unable to withstand the change of air pressure during descent. As was the case with the alleged drone sightings in Gatwick and Newark, this news story again highlights the misplaced fears over drone safety.

Our second big DJI News story is about the US Department of Homeland Security's last week warning about data security issues with Chinese manufactured drones. Are these concerns valid or politically motivated? Are these constant streams of negative news disrupting the US drone industry? This topic serves as a good segue into our next story. The US Army has selected the French drone manufacturer, Parrot, as one of the organizations responsible for manufacturing a spy drone. Weighing less than 3 pounds, this drone will supposedly have a range of 2 miles.

In other DJI News, you will also learn about DJI Manifold, an onboard supercomputer that can facilitate autonomous drone operations. With greater computing power, onboard processing of LiDAR data might become possible in the future too. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now!

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Timestamps

Was the Boeing AeroMexico plane damaged due to a drone collision?

Drones block emergency response operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma

DJI News - DJI and other Chinese-made drones spark data security concerns from DHS

Parrot selected to develop a spy drone for the US military

DJI News - DJI launches Manifold 2, an onboard computer that will make drones autonomous

FAA UAS Symposium 2019 coming up next week in Baltimore, June 3-5

Where Can I Fly My Drone? Do Drone Privacy Laws Restrict Flight in Private and Public Spaces?

Today's question is about knowing where to fly your drone without getting into trouble. What are some important drone privacy laws that you need to be aware of before setting flight?

Our caller, Bob from New Jersey is a newly certified Part 107 pilot. Confused with the myriad of drone laws and aware of the FAA's poor lack of enforcement, Bob is wondering if he can go ahead and fly his drone in big, open public spaces without checking airspace at all. Can Bob get into trouble for doing so?

In order to answer Bob's question, we reveal whether drone privacy laws prohibit you from flying in public spaces. First of all, what are some recommended resources for checking where you can safely and legally fly your drone? Should you rely on drone apps like B4UFly for checking airspace? And, do cities and states have the right to enact legal ordinances which prevent you from setting flight?

Apart from the above, we also reveal the various Do's and Don'ts for flying a drone over private property. Can drone pilots freely take photographs of private property? Other topics discussed drone shoot downs, dealing with unruly intruders and the right of Native Americans over airspace. This is a show you do not want to miss. Thanks for the great question, Bob. Fly Safe!

Resources:

Drone Pilot Field Kit

State Drone Laws

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Timestamps

Today's question - Where can I fly my drone?

What are the drone privacy laws for flying in public spaces?

Are drone shoot down incidents on the rise? Is it legal to shoot down a drone over your property?

Drone U recommended resource for determining where you can fly

Do drone privacy laws prohibit you from flying your drone and photographing in public spaces?

Can a drone pilot take legal action against someone who is harassing him/her for flying in a public space?

Which places are deemed as "public spaces"? Can drone pilots freely take photographs in such public spaces?

Can a drone pilot fly over private property?

Are we seeing more enforcements against drone pilots?

Should you remove No Fly Zones from your bird?

Which are some good resources for determining where you can fly your drone? Should you rely on drone apps like B4UFly?

Can states and cities prevent you from flying in public spaces?

Do Native Americans have a right over airspace?

DJI News, Mavic 2 Pro Hack, Drone Advisory Committee, FAA's New Drone Rules for Hobby Pilots

In our first drone news story this week, we talk about data security issues with DJI drones. Recently, DJI was in the news for the wrong reasons as there were allegations against the Chinese manufacturer of stealing sensitive data and passing it on to the Chinese government. While the allegations proved to be baseless, this has affected the manufacturer's reputation and sales. Is there a foolproof and secure way of protecting your drone data? And, is this news politically motivated because of the US-China trade wars?

Our next story is about the Drone Advisory Committee. FAA has filled the Drone Advisory Committee, an important decision-making body with large corporations and Part 61 pilots. Zero representation from drone service providers in this 35-member committee is both surprising and disappointing. We also discuss the FAA's new drone rules for hobby pilots. While these new rules may be a step in the right direction, will a lack of supporting infrastructure result in greater non-compliance? Other stories discussed include Mavic 2's Smart Controller and the Mavic 2 Pro hack for flying in Atti mode. Tune in for the latest and most exciting drone news now!

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Timestamps

Is data security an issue with DJI drones?

No drone service providers in the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee?

DJI makes a big move for greater airspace safety by introducing ADS-B receivers

Smart Controller for Mavic 2 increases functionality, especially for large enterprise customers

Mavic 2 Pro Hack allows drone pilots to fly in Atti Mode

Will new FAA drone rules for hobby flying result in greater noncompliance?

Reporting a Drone Crash to the NTSB and FAA

In this show, Bill English from NTSB shares WHEN and HOW to report a drone crash. Tune in for detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What should you do if you crash your drone? If you are Part 107 pilot flying a drone, you must be aware that your bird can cause significant damage to person and property in the event of a crash.

Because drones are classified as aircraft, a drone crash needs to be investigated by the NTSB. But, should you report every crash to the NTSB? If not, how do you know if your crash is a  serious and reportable incident? What are the physical and financial damage thresholds for reporting a drone crash? You will also learn if you should report your drone crash to the FAA in addition to NTSB. Thanks to Bill for this excellent information. This is a show you do not want to miss. Tune in now!

Check out NTSB's Advisory to Operators of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the United States for more information on this topic.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Reporting a Drone Crash

 

Step 1: Prepare an Emergency Response Plan

An effective plan for dealing with damage and injury caused by your drone

Always keep a First-Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher within reach

Ensure you have reliable cell phone coverage so that you can call 911

Step 2: Gauge the extent of damage caused by the drone crash

Not every drone crash needs to be reported to the NTSB.

If your drone crash did not hurt anyone or cause significant damage to property (Check Step 3), you do NOT need to report a crash

If your drone crash caused severe injury, it would be subject to strict reporting requirements

Step 3: Report a serious drone crash to the NTSB immediately

Serious accidents like mid-air collisions need to be reported immediately

When you hurt someone badly, report it immediately.

If you crash into a tree and do not hurt anyone or cause any damage to property, you do NOT need to report the drone crash

Because drones are classified as aircraft, NTSB will investigate serious incidents

Preserve evidence in the event of serious crashes

Step 4: Report a drone crash to the FAA DroneZone

Report a drone crash within ten days

All drone crashes that cause significant physical harm or financial harm should be reported

Any damages over $500 need to be reported

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Timestamps

What is the likelihood of enforcement against hobby pilots?