The FAA differentiates between recreational and commercial drone use, with commercial pilots (anyone profiting from drone activity, even indirectly) requiring a Part 107 remote pilot certification.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced CFR 14 Part 107 regulations in 2016 to address increased numbers of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles, aka drones) in U.S. airspace. Part 107 provides ...

A spate of reported drone sightings that began in New Jersey in mid-November and spread across the Northeast has sparked anxiety among residents and politicians alike, temporarily closing airport ...

All drones weighing over roughly half a pound (0.55 pounds to be exact) must be registered with the FAA, whether flown for commercial or recreational purposes. According to agency guidelines, drones ...