Tips, Tricks, and a Know-how on Flying Drone 2021

Introduction

Remote-controlled drones are a very common sight these days. You can almost always see one flying overhead. The reason for their popularity is a drastic reduction in price and an increase in the demand for drone photography, and videography. Companies such as Snaptain make affordable drones that help new users learn the ropes and shoot high-quality pictures and videos.

However, while flying drones may sound easy, there are many things to keep in mind before you begin. First and foremost is learning how to fly drones. While it may look like any remote-controlled device, there is a learning curve involved and getting over that is the first hurdle. The second most important thing to keep in mind is the rules and regulations surrounding drones. There are many laws meant to safeguard civilians and help maintain a uniform standard for drone flying.

There are many flying drone laws in the United States of America. In this article, we shall dissect them to help you understand them better. We will also cover some useful tips to help you get acquainted with the laws better.

Important drone tips

When getting a drone you should keep the following in mind to avoid run-ins with the law.

• Register your drone: The first thing you should do is to register your drone with the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). If your drone is not registered it may get seized. It also helps in keeping a track of your drone in case it goes missing or gets stolen.
• Use good and affordable drones: In the advent of a mishap, your drone might get severely damaged or break completely. Affordable drones such as the SNAPTAIN S5C are one of the easiest to fly and do not break the bank. They have an easy learning curve and record smooth footage.
• Know where flying drone is legal: While it is considered legal in the entirety of the United States to fly a drone, certain places have specific rules. You should read up the flying drone laws in your area or the area you wish to visit before you fly.
• Hold a remote pilot certificate: You need to hold a remote pilot certificate to fly your drone for commercial purposes, this part has been discussed in detail in the latter part of this article.
• Fly during sunset and sunrise: This is a good tip if you wish to capture the amazing scenery. You will find that during this time landscapes are colorful and warm. Do not fly under the influence: This might be common sense but people think it is a good idea to fly a drone while intoxicated. Doing this can lead to you not having full control over your drone. You may lose the drone or worse get into trouble with the law and lose your license entirely.
• Minimize interaction with people: While you might want to get those shots of the local fair, parade, or even the super bowl, you should consider the fact that people might not like being filmed. You should avoid conflict and interaction.

Recreational flying drone rules

If you have a drone and you want to fly it recreationally, there are certain rules you need to keep in mind.

• Your drone must be registered with the FAA, not doing this can lead to the seizure of your drone or your license will be revoked.
• You have to follow the safety guidelines of a flying community such as the AMA, for the well-being of people in your flying zone.
• Your drone must weigh less than 55 pounds. If you have a certification for a heavier drone, then you can fly it.
• You have to fly the drone within your line-of-sight. This is important as you will be able to keep a track of where your drone is and you can easily recover it in case of an accident.
• You cannot fly the drone near any other aircraft. It might get severely damaged or worse impair the other aircraft.
• You have to fly the drone in G class airspace. For flying in B-E class airspace, you need to be authorized. =
• You cannot fly near any sort of emergency response effort team on the ground or in the air.

Foreign flying drone laws

If you are an individual coming to visit the United States and wish to do some filming you might need to get acquainted with some rules before you proceed.

• Whether it is for fun or work, you need to register your drone 2021 with the FAA in the FAA Drone Portal.
• You have to follow the aforementioned rules if you wish to fly recreationally.
• For commercial flying drone laws, you need to obtain a certificate from the FAA and follow the rules in the section below.
• While traveling in the United States, you are allowed to carry your drone, but only as your carry-on luggage. You cannot carry the drones as checked-in luggage. You should visit the TSA website to find out more information on rules and regulations regarding drones.

Commercial flying drone laws

For commercial flying your drone firstly needs to be powerful enough to sustain long flights and shoot, and record high-quality footage. We recommend the Snaptain SP500, which is a very capable drone and is quite affordable. To fly drones for commercial reasons there are strict laws you must abide by:

• A Remote Pilot Certification is mandatory to fly commercially. It also needs to be issued only by the FAA and not any community-based organization.
• Your drone must weigh less than 55 pounds. This includes the payload, i.e. camera or any other appendage.
• The drone must be registered on the FAA website.
• Your drone should be in your line-of-sight and should be flown only in G-class airspace. You can get permits to fly in B, C, D, or E class airspace, but the process is much harder.
• The drone must be flown under 400 feet and at a speed of less than 100mph.
• You have to yield the right of way to any manned aircraft and you cannot fly a drone from a moving vehicle.
• There are also intricate laws for flying around people and in the night; refer to the FAA website for more information.

Certificate requirements

Flying drone commercially requires certification and there are certain requisites you have to fulfill. Before you proceed with getting a certification you need to ensure that you check all these boxes.

• Speaking, reading, and writing English is a must. Considerations can be made if the pilot has any medical impediment such as hearing impairment.
• You have to be in a physical and mental capacity to operate a drone.
• The pilot should at least be over the age of 16.
• You need to pass an Aeronautical Knowledge Test, known as a part 107 test. This test is given at an FAA-approved knowledge center.
• The pilot has to undergo a TSA screening test.

Conclusion

As we have seen there are many different laws and regulations around flying drone in the United States. You must stick to these rules while enjoying the experience. We live in a time when recreational flying is taking off and the latest 2021 drones are simply brilliant. Drones from Snaptain are some of the best in the market and at a price point that is accessible, it is a no-brainer to get one.