Education, Training, Licensing

Education and Drone Safety

Whether you're flying for fun, or for hire, make sure you drone safely by following the FAA guidelines below.

Fly under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft

Fly for hobby or recreation ONLY
Register your UAS
Register your flight with B4UFly
Follow community-based safety guidelines and fly within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization
Fly a model aircraft under 55 lbs. unless certified by a community-based organization
Fly within visual line-of-sight
Never fly near other aircraft
Notify the airport and air traffic control tower prior to flying within 5 miles of an airport
Never fly near emergency response efforts

Fly under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107)

Fly for recreational OR commercial use
Register your UAS
Register your flight with B4UFly
Get a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA
Fly a drone under 55 lbs.
Fly within visual-line-of-sight*
Don't fly near other aircraft or over people*
Don't fly in controlled airspace near airports without FAA permission*
Fly only during daylight or civil twilight, at or below 400 feet*

* These rules are subject to waiver.

Remember, it is up to YOU to ensure that you're flying in a safe and legal manner. Aviation, while incredibly rewarding and fun, requires a very high commitment of accountability and responsibility!

Drone Safety Awareness Week Nov. 16-22

UAS Laws, Regulation and Enforcement

The drone industry is constantly evolving. This session will provide attendees with current information on regulatory and legal developments.

Remote ID

The pathway to widespread drone integration into the national airspace hinges on the development of several key technologies. Remote ID is on its way to becoming an industry standard. Learn more in this session about how the technology works and how the industry is preparing for its integration.

A State's Approach to UAS

Say something interesting about your business here. Pennsylvania has fallen behind when it comes to UAS integration. State officials from across the nation will speak about their successes and lessons learned, as well as how Pennsylvania can position itself to succeed.

UAS in Higher Education

Education on drones is gaining traction as college and universities across the country are beginning to offer drone certification and degree programs. Get insider knowledge and opinions on what’s next in higher education for the drone industry.

Behind the Scenes Look at Public Safety UAS Programs

UAS operation in an emergency response scenario can be inherently complex. In this session, experts will share information about their public safety UAS program.

What's Next for Public Safety UAS

Drones are quickly becoming a go-to resource for public safety organizations worldwide. Hear professionals describe why drones are invaluable in their applications for public safety, and what the future of drones in the public safety realm will be.

Bridging the Gap Beyond Part 107

Having a Part 107 license is only part of the process to becoming a professional within the drone industry. Gaining a mastery of manual flight control inputs is key. This session will discuss how training programs and industry standards are developing unmanned pilots for real-world scenarios.

What's Next UTM & UAM

Remote ID, Unmanned Traffic Management and Urban Air Mobility are terms used when discussing the future of UAS. Learn from the experts about what’s next for the national airspace and its technological advancements.

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Education and Drone Safety

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