October 27, 2026
Can You Put a Weapon on a Drone? FAA Rules
Federal law bans flying a drone armed with a dangerous weapon unless the FAA authorizes it. What counts as a weapon, the fine, and how it fits Part 107.
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Regulations
14 CFR Part 107 rules explained in plain English and checked against the eCFR.
October 27, 2026
Your Legal Drone Flight, Step by Step
A calm, repeatable plan for flying a drone for fun in the US: what to set up once, what to check the night before, and the two minutes before takeoff.
Read moreOctober 27, 2026
Drone Rules Feel Impossible? A 5-Minute Check
US drone rules seem to contradict each other, but they answer three separate questions. Which layer wins, and a 5-minute check that keeps each flight legal.
Read moreOctober 25, 2026
LAANC Above the Grid: Further Coordination
When a UAS Facility Map grid caps you at 100 feet or even zero, Part 107 pilots can still ask for more. How further coordination and DroneZone requests work.
Read moreOctober 25, 2026
Is Part 107 Worth It? What It Lets You Do
What the certificate legally unlocks, from listing photos to roof inspections, what it costs in money and time, and when a recreational flyer does not need it.
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Do You Need Drone Insurance for Part 107?
Part 107 does not require insurance, but clients, venues and some cities do. What the FAA says, where proof of insurance comes up, and the two coverage types.
Read moreOctober 24, 2026
Part 107 in Pennsylvania: Drone Law and Parks
Pennsylvania adds one drone law to Part 107, with an exception for FAA-compliant data collection, bans local drone ordinances, and allows six state park sites.
Read moreOctober 24, 2026
How to Get Your Part 107 License, Step by Step
The FAA's seven steps to a remote pilot certificate: FTN, booking and passing the test, IACRA, TSA vetting, the card. Plus the cost and the pilot shortcut.
Read moreOctober 7, 2026
Sub-250 Gram Drones: Registration and Remote ID
A drone under 250 grams skips FAA registration and Remote ID only when flown purely for fun. Under Part 107, every drone is registered and broadcasts Remote ID.
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Flying a Drone in the US as a Visitor
Bringing a drone to the US? The FAA rules for foreign pilots: Remote ID and a Notice of Identification for fun, a U.S. certificate and a DOT permit for work.
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Can You Fly a Drone Over Roads and Cars?
Crossing a road is usually fine; following traffic overhead is not. How Part 107's rule for people inside moving vehicles works, category by category.
Read moreOctober 6, 2026
When Police Ask for Your Drone Certificate
Under 14 CFR 107.7 you must show your remote pilot certificate and ID to the FAA, NTSB, TSA or any police officer who asks. What to carry and how to handle it.
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