kilomikebravo
Well-Known Member
All drones are required to be registered with the FAA. Not the same as an FAA license.
Having dealt with the FAA and its "licensing" for many years, let me clarify something. Typically, manned aircraft pilots get their Private license first. That one IS "the license." Any additional entries (to the best of my knowledge,) are "ratings" and the instructor who signs off on this new addition gives the new pilot his "endorsement."
So again, to the best of my knowledge, the feds would consider a Part 107 certificate a "rating." I don't have mine yet but for any of you who also have a Private or more and you have received your new, plastic "license" after taking the test, does it indicate Part 107 under your other ratings? I'm guessing that's how they duit. At least that's how it works for different aircraft (that require a type rating) or for any additional ratings one gets like Instrument, Multi-Engine, Air Transport Pilot, Seaplane, Rotorcraft, Lighter Than Air or whatever they call the balloonist rating.