Question about Faa rules.

[RichardThiery]

Hello, I just got the mavic . This form answer few problems I had .Thank you.. So my two questions. First I do not need to register the drone with FAA ?
Second I do photography of landscape and wildlife. If I go and sell a photo of sunset from the drone . Do I need the a FAA licences for that ? Can I sell from my webpage?
I understand about weddings and realtors.
Thank you

 

[Riptide]

You are only exempt from registration if you are flying only for recreational purposes and flying a drone under 250g. Selling photos is not for recreational purposes. You need a part 107 license and to register your drone.

 

[MA2 317]

First I do not need to register the drone with FAA ?

Yes, over 249 grams or using for commercial purposes if under 249 grams.

U.S. Drone Registration - Drones and Unmanned Aircraft Registration

www.droneregistration.com

Take the TRUST and keep a copy with you when you fly.

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

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[Cafguy]

I just got the mavic . This form answer few problems I had .Thank you.. So my two questions. First I do not need to register the drone with FAA ?

If the Drones weight is over 250 grams then yes to fly it you must register it.

Second I do photography of landscape and wildlife. If I go and sell a photo of sunset from the drone . Do I need the a FAA licences for that ? Can I sell from my webpage?

As a recreational pilot You cannot do anything for profit or GAIN. No-one can benefit from your flight and you can provide no service, So yes you need a 107 cert to do such things. You do NOT need a 107 to Register a Drone.

 

[Vic Moss]

As others have said, yes you have to register it.

Can you sell your photos? It depends.

If you're going to go out and fly to get photos for sale, then yes you need your Remote Pilot Certificate (a.k.a. 107). If someone reaches out to you after you've posted a photo you took during a recreational flight, then you can sell it without a Remote Pilot Certificate. But don't do that very often.

I strongly suggest you just get your Remote Pilot Certificate anyway. It's very easy to get if you take the right classes. And it will open up more sky for you to fly in. If you have your 107 you can fly over 400' if you're within 400' of a manmade structure. And you're eligible to fly above flight limits near airports. You still need permission, but if you aren't a 107 you can't even apply for permission.

The best place to get your 107 if from Pilot Institute.

Online Ground School: Aviation Classes - Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute offers courses on drones and airplanes from world-class experts. Pass the Part 107 or Private Pilot exam and take to the skies.

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