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Whether or not your RC drone requires a license depends on how you intend to use it. If you are flying recreationally, meaning for fun and personal enjoyment, you typically do not need a Part 107 license, but you will need to register your drone with the FAA if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and pass the TRUST Safety Test, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). If you are using your drone for any kind of commercial purpose, meaning you are making money from it, then you will need a Part 107 Drone License.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Recreational Flying:
- Registration: If your drone weighs more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams), you must register it with the FAA through the FAA Drone Zone.
- TRUST Test: You must also pass the free TRUST safety test.
- No Part 107 License Needed: You do not need a Part 107 license for recreational flying.
Commercial Flying:
- Part 107 License: If you are using your drone for any type of profit-making activity, including things like real estate photography or filming for YouTube, you will need a Part 107 drone license.
- Registration: You will also need to register your drone with the FAA.
In Wildwood, FL:
- Federal and State Laws: Federal and state laws regarding drone operation apply in Wildwood, FL.
- Local Ordinances: It is important to check for any local ordinances in Wildwood that may have additional rules about drone flying.
A Part 107 license, officially called a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, is required for anyone operating drones commercially in the United States. This license is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is necessary for operating drones for purposes like real estate photography, construction site monitoring, or any other money-making activity using drones.