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Great suggestion! I use a $10 printed flight log I purchased off Amazon, but I have used Rocket Book before, and they are great. Thanks!

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll talk to the team and see what we can do. Are there other topics you would be interested in?

@@altitudeuniversity I'm learning just from studying that there's a lot of little things that go into being a drone pilot. I'm taking my part 107 test on Tuesday! Most of the drone gigs I'm preparing for are simple photo and video capturing an event or a space. I would love to see a comprehensive video walking through a full job and the steps needed to prepare for something bigger. Things like contacting ATC for permission, or using radios to contact towers for weather are intimidating for a someone who isn't a full-time manned aircraft pilot. I would love to transition out of the smaller drones like my Mavic 2 or Air 3 that I just got into larger ones that hold camera rigs for my commercial shoots, but I don't know where to start. Any other videos that feature specific gear or prep items would be great. I loved seeing the landing pad you use, that's a great idea. Things like logbooks or how to use the radios would be awesome. For any flight scenario that propeller guards are advised or required, are there ways to add those on to DJI-type consumer drones? Or do you need something bigger or more of a custom built setup for that? Just a few ideas off the top of my head. I love to see anything involving practical application of all the stuff we're studying. Thanks again!

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The sectional charts give a lot of people issues until it finally clicks. I'd recommend going through our module on sectional charts again. It will fill in some of the gaps. Don't worry, as long as you keep studying, you'll get it!

Hello, this is one of the most difficult questions in the material. Honestly, after taking the Part 107 test in person 3 times and the recurrent several times as well, I have never seen this question on the exam. I wouldn't worry too much about this one.

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Thanks for checking out our content. TRUST is a great place for everyone to start. Thanks for the additional information!

Hello, it can get frustrating when deciding what you need for the test. We think our course is a great one for preparing for the exam. Our practice tests help most students feel like they are well prepared. To get a feel for what we cover, check out our video on reviewing for the Part 107. If you sort our videos by length or views, it is the one at the top of the list. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com. I hope that helps! Good luck with your studies!

REMOTE ID SERIAL NUMBER * cant find this information >.<

@@Joshinyou If you load the footage to CZcams you need a Part 107 license. The FAA considers CZcams commercial work. The remote ID serial number should be in the battery compartment on the drone. it is the same serial number as the drone. Even if you don't think you will be making money by posting the footage on CZcams the FAA can still hit you on it if they choose to. A lot of people don't realize it, but that is technically what the law says. I hope that helps, thanks for watching the video!

That's the 5 dollar license correct? I've taken the trust test certification as well as paid for recreational use 5 dollars now in the process of paying another 5 dollars per the 107

Just paid and registered for the part 107 I wish I could email you pictures of what I've done so far as I have printed out what I've needed to as well saved in my email. Would I need to list both numbers on the underside of my drone 🤔

@@Joshinyou Hello, if you only have one drone, you can just list the registration number that is associated with commercial work. There is no need to put the other number since the commercial registration number can cover both. I hope that helps.

It's always best to be safe and follow the rules. Flying over people can be tricky, but we agree with you; always do it the legal way. Thanks!

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I actually found the screen to be good, even when flying around wires. A tablet is, of course, better, but I didn't mind the screen size at all. I understand where you are coming from on the 9 miles. We like to share the specs, but like most drones, they have specs that are based on perfect conditions, which, in the real world, you will likely not see. It's a great drone, though, and I think a lot of people would enjoy having it in their fleet. Thanks for the comments!

Thank you! We wish you the best in your drone business!

They definitely have a lot on their plate now with all the issues happening in crewed aircraft.

@altitudeuniversity Is it possible that the FAA fell into focusing on bureaucratic minutia as opposed to considering real-world risk prioritization?

@@edruttledge342 I think they have a complex task trying to balance the flood of drones entering the skies compared to crewed aircraft. A bit of an over-correction, but as time goes on hopefully, it is a little more balanced :)

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You are correct, it is within 30 days that you must give notice of an address change, thank you!

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I can understand your frustration. Depending on where you live, you may fly by airports all the time, but for some people, that might not be the case. It can seem like there is a lot of extra unnecessary information on the test but it at least builds a good common ground that all pilots can understand. You may find some of it less useful for your particular situation, but at least you only need to take the in-person test once.

@@altitudeuniversity I find none of it useful and it's just another useless government over reaching oversite of something that isn't needed.

LOL, no worries at all. We like to throw stock footage in the mix with our drone shots and in-studio stuff. It's sometimes difficult to find b roll that isn't a little comical :)

I was in that meeting. You can tell by the graph that our Q3 numbers are through the roof

@@HippieP629@HippieP629 I came close to adding a roll that showed two drone pilots landing a drone and jumping into a mid-air high-five, lol!

@@altitudeuniversity lol That’s funny

You can get them from many different vendors, including DroneNerds, B&H, Amazon, and Walmart.

Thanks for the question. Radius is correct. You can see here at the following FAA link; www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pham_html/chap16_section_2.html#:~:text=Class%20C%20airspace%20areas%20should%20initially%20be%20designed%20as%20two,beyond%20a%2010%20NM%20radius.

@@altitudeuniversity Ok, I understand what you were going for. The 20nm radius figure should read "20nm Diameter"

Congrats! We wish you the very best in your career as a commercial drone pilot!

Hello, the DJI Air 3 will tell you the elevation from where it takes off. So if you take off on top of a hill that is 500 ft tall, it will set that as zero and show you what the height is above ground level.

No, Adobe Premiere Pro is available on both Windows and Mac computers. The two versions are almost identical.

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@@altitudeuniversity Your video helped me make a 92 on my first try yesterday.

@@TysonNeil Congrats! We are so happy to hear that.

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Thanks for the positive feedback! You'll like the Air 3, I have one and love it. The only requirement is to register it, and if you are flying for profit, you must get a Part 107 license.

Check out the FAA definitions for the terms related to "flying over people." That should help you make your decision. Also, don't forget that local and state laws may also cover this. www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers#:~:text=Similarly%2C%20if%20a%20person%20is,considered%20an%20operation%20over%20people.

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You might try building a town reel (search for our video on that) to show potential clients.

@@altitudeuniversity yes I have been considering that. My town is very small though but I may try and put one together. (Waiting for things to green up). Thanks for the reply and idea!

@@DronePulse Thanks for checking out the video! Let us know how the filming goes once things turn green again!

Time is money, but there are some cases where it may make sense. I'm not a huge fan of free work, but there are good times to use it sparingly.

@@altitudeuniversity I’d have to disagree, not even for family would I work for free. I just closed a 20+ year professional DJ service. Free only begot more people wanting that “free” deal. You have to remember, your time, your expertise and experience are worth something. They hire you because you know what you’re doing and have already put in the time perfecting your skills. You deserve to get paid.

@@RobsTubeTV I understand and respect your opinion. It is a fair point. I prefer getting paid as well, but I will do search and rescue work for free when asked.

If it is just for fun you can register all your drones under a single registration number.

We have spoken to many students who miss these. In some cases the wording throws you off guard and hopefully after reviewing this video no one watch it will miss them :)

Thank you for the feedback!

We know many people feel the same as you do and all we can say is we encourage everyone to fly safe and legally :) Be safe out there!

Are you talking about if you visit the United States? If so, you can register your drone as a "foreign operator" and get a certificate of ownership rather than a certificate of U.S. aircraft registration. You can then fly for fun only. Check out the FAADroneZone for more.

Thank you we really appreicate that!

It is unfortunate for sure. I was a member of one county's SAR team and they refused to use drones at all for privacy reasons. Very unfortunate and short sighted. Hopefully things will change in the future. Drones are such a great tool for first responders.

@@altitudeuniversity not sure how it is in your state however in specific SAR operations, can you do it as a independent and not part of the SAR team after gaining permission from local authorities to assist yet I know the need to have credentials in hand.

@@RickyL305 It depends on the county/city in most cases. In general most want you to be on the team so that you are 1. trained and 2. not a legal liability. It's best to check with your local SAR team to see what they have to say.

Congrats on passing, and thanks for checking out our content. We hope to hear soon that you have quit the 9-5, good luck!

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The FAA occasionally updates the information needed to become a commercial drone pilot. Some changes over the last few years involve night flight operations, flying over people, and remote ID. Our newer content has videos on these topics and more. Our course is updated when the FAA makes a change. If you would like to really make sure you are up on all the latest content check out our course :) www.altitude-university/enroll

This is exactly what I was going to ask, I guess I'll just look over the night flight operations and the other things you mentioned to double check. Thank you both :)

Terrific! Happy flying and let us know how it goes!

@@altitudeuniversity will do.