Having a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and experience operating drones, offers unmanned aircraft operators (drone pilots) many opportunities. [Credit: iStock]
Key Takeaways:
Existing pilots can easily obtain Part 107 drone certification, as their current aviation knowledge covers approximately 75% of the required exam material.
Acquiring a Part 107 license offers significant career advantages, including expanded job opportunities in a growing industry, enhanced skill sets, and a competitive edge in the aviation market.
The process for current pilots to get certified is straightforward, demonstrating increased regulatory knowledge and providing potential for cost savings in various operations.
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.
