Having a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and experience operating drones, offers unmanned aircraft operators (drone pilots) many opportunities. [Credit: iStock]
Key Takeaways:
Part 107 commercial drone certification offers significant career advantages and skill enhancement for pilots in a rapidly growing industry.
Existing crewed aircraft pilots (Part 61) are well-suited and have a significant head start in obtaining Part 107 certification, already knowing roughly 75% of the exam material.
The certification process is straightforward for current pilots and provides benefits such as expanded job opportunities, cost savings for certain operations, and a competitive edge.
Having graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, I have many pilot friends.
Several of my classmates went on to fly military aircraft while I ran around on the ground as a Marine Corps officer. Most of us are now out of the military. Even so, since getting my Part 107 certification, I have joked with several of them that flying my drone is just as sexy as flying fighter jets.
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David Daly is a professional writer, former Marine Corps officer, and a licensed commercial drone pilot. He is the founder of Vigilante Drones, a drone services company and a co-owner of Altitude University, a leading online educational platform for the drone industry.
