Book Description
You’ve recently bought an unmanned aircraft, also known as a drone, to fly recreationally - but now what? Before you fly your aircraft, you need to ensure you’re on the right side of the law. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, with screenshot images, how to comply with the 2018 law titled “§44809. Exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft” and the best practices to fly safely. It also includes information for international small drone pilots wishing to fly in the US. Created by a certified remote pilot with over three decades of experience in aviation safety, this guidebook contains everything that a beginner recreational flyer needs to know. Using step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, this guidebook will take you through the stages of meeting the FAA rules in a logical order with the necessary details – from creating a Recreational Flyer account in the FAA Dronezone website to register your drone to flying safely and legally in uncontrolled and controlled airspace. It includes tips on finding a place to fly, joining a community-based organization, and using apps to ensure that your experience is safe, legal, and fun.