Just recieved FAA certification as commercial UAS pilot got Mavic and I've been loving it

[Sethyoufree]

Some of my first test shots with the DJI Mavic Pro (4k D-Log minor editing)
I'm pretty impressed so far with my new toy the DJI Mavic Pro. Its so fun to fly and it shoots some pretty great footage. Sometimes I still wish I had an Inspire but honestly this little guy is making me forget I even wanted one.

 

[Lapeer20m]

Congrats!

 

[Bunny Too]

Some of my first test shots with the DJI Mavic Pro (4k D-Log minor editing)
I'm pretty impressed so far with my new toy the DJI Mavic Pro. Its so fun to fly and it shoots some pretty great footage. Sometimes I still wish I had an Inspire but honestly this little guy is making me forget I even wanted one.

Howdy from Wyoming Sethyoufree, welcome to the community and congratulations on your achievement. Plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching .

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for
current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s.
Enjoy!
*MAVIC MANUAL: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/mavic/20170418/Mavic+Pro+User+Manual_V1.6.pdf

 

[Rbruz]

I have a friend in Canada that fly's for a living, after flying my Mavic he said he now hates flying his inspires, bought a Mavic and uses it over 80% on jobs now.

 

[MrStark]

Congrats man! I just got mine like 2 weeks ago. I'm still waiting on my FAA certification to come in the mail haha.

 

[frankiez]

Congrats man! I just got mine like 2 weeks ago. I'm still waiting on my FAA certification to come in the mail haha.

Same-O. Tested back in April. Got my temp cert posted in IACRA. Just awaiting the card in the mail.

 

[Ezay671]

What is the significance of an FAA cert? Do i need one if i plan to hire out my drone services? Do i need one if i just fly as a hobby? Im a drone newbie from Guam.

 

[jseoung]

What is the significance of an FAA cert? Do i need one if i plan to hire out my drone services? Do i need one if i just fly as a hobby? Im a drone newbie from Guam.

I would like to know too. Just got mine last week.

 

[Betro57]

What is the significance of an FAA cert? Do i need one if i plan to hire out my drone services? Do i need one if i just fly as a hobby? Im a drone newbie from Guam.

I would also like to know I'm from Wisconsin USA

 

[frankiez]

It allows you to fly for $$. Although , there are guys out there doing it for cash under the table I am sure. It shows that you take safety seriously and know how to read sectional charts to know what class air space you are in. What are TFRs that you need to be concerned with. What restrictions you are in as well as what to do to request a waiver, etc.

Basically, it means you follow the rules and the FAA recognizes that. And hopefully potential clients will as well. If you want to do it commercially, you need to show and explain to potential clients how it is much better for them to hire you as an FAA certified remote pilot as opposed to Joe Schmo on the street who just flies wherever the heck he pleases.