Hey everyone,
I work for a small municipality in California, and I want to use drones for creating irrigation maps. I know I need a license, but since this is for a public institution, is there a different exam or certification required? Or do I still need to take the Part 107 test?
Thanks for any guidance!
As far as the FAA is concerned, a Part 107 license is all you need. That said, your agency might have its own additional requirements. Public agencies can also apply for a Certificate of Authorization (COA), but that’s optional and not necessary for general drone operations.
Yes, you’ll need a Part 107. But to be sure, I’d recommend reaching out to the FAA to see if any additional requirements apply to your specific case.
Yes, Part 107 is required.
Since you’re working for a municipality, it’s probably a good idea to set up an internal drone program as well. Try reaching out to other cities that use drones to see how they handle it. You’ll likely need policies for training, pre-flight procedures, and ongoing certification tracking for employees using city-owned drones.
Yes, you need Part 107.
Some public agencies can apply for waivers, like Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, but those are usually handled at the agency level. Even with a waiver, you might still need to prove competency and pass a background check before being added to the waiver roster.
What have you found in your research so far?
Freddie said:
What have you found in your research so far?
Looks like they’re not great at researching.
Freddie said:
What have you found in your research so far?
Looks like they’re not great at researching.
I’ve read through AC 00-1.1B - Public Aircraft Operations (Manned and Unmanned) and still needed some clarification. No need to be rude.
Freddie said:
What have you found in your research so far?
They pay me to lead, not to read.
Freddie said:
What have you found in your research so far?
I went through AC 00-1.1B and was still unclear on a few things. Just looking for help here—no need for attitude.