We, as the drone community, need to start lobbying to get this exam changed to represent what is actually done in the real world. If you never use a sectional chart or this archaic weather report, why are we being tested on it?
@DroneLaunchAcademy
4 ай бұрын
You're telling me you don't use METARs on a daily basis?! 🤣. yeah would be nice if it were actually more applicable to real world UAS ops. I could see the content being beneficial once beyond-visual-line-of-sight stuff becomes the norm, but for now not much relevance.
@user-ge7fq9yb6y
4 ай бұрын
HEAR HEAR! Glad im not the only one who sees this as a money scheme, the info they are teaching is almost useless. I’m trying to do roof top inspections, film boats and houses. Like two of the questions help with that 😂
@poppianejo3856
3 ай бұрын
“We” Tried, I worked for 10 years with a subsidiary of Boeing, which is one of the Largest UAV companies in the World. I have 2,500 hours of class 1 and 2 UAV’s not “ QUAD’s” full size aircraft. We lobbied the FAA “Not” to put small Sub 20Lb “Quads” into a licensing category. “We” only got “TRUST” for sub “250 gram” drones. If the FAA had stuck to “Original plan” most quads operators would only need to have a TRUST cert. You need to remember the FAA is made up of “Old Manned Aviation pilots” and Goverment bureaucrats. Understand the first group doesn’t want you in “Their” Boys Club and the 2nd group wants your money, Sound familiar. Our proposal to them was simple and kept it really easy for any type quad. 1st you had to stay under 400 FT AGL. 2nd stay out of Active Airspace i.e. stay off approach and departure end of run way. If you need to be in that airspace for work you had to contact the tower or airspace manager. Yeah I know common sense, it was a little more than that but not much you would have to be an expert on a VFR sectional chart like now. Again “We” tried.
@PhadraigEoin
2 ай бұрын
I utilize sectional charts (through SkyVector) and chart supplements quite frequently. And I actually do read METARs every day. Reading them is a great skill to have because it is a ton of weather info crammed into a tiny package. And I often select 6 or 12 hours on the AWC so I can quickly and easily look straight down through and see the trending.
@poppianejo3856
2 ай бұрын
Really if we took the FAA out of it, why do we need a test. Most people are flying DJI under 2Kg’s yet they are taking the FAA Private Pilot test why…Just so have a some insight in my opinion. I work in the military UAV industry for the last 10 years. When the FAA started this 107 licensing process “WE” in the industry said Stop…what “DJI” owners are flying and what the military industrial complex is flying are worlds apart. We proposed that if the FAA wanted to introduce something that it would be more like the Trust certification, (we even gave the need adheres for the cert no higher than 400 AGL and keep a 1 mile radius from airport, if need to fly by an airport you need written permission and a brief from airport management office, that was it) and not a federal license that people had to pay for. The FAA wants its money. Thank goodness for one Congress step in for the recreational flyer,and implementing the TRUST cert. Think of it this way, do you have to take a license exam to be a wedding photographer…nope probably just a local business license. All a drone is, is an airborne camera that’s it. Anyway…we failed to stop the FAA, and I feel that we are going to fail to stop this DJI bill, because just like last time not enough people understand what is law would actually do. I’ll get off my soapbox.
@ElizabethToedt
Жыл бұрын
As an ATP rated pilot in many different small and large planes, with almost 20,000 flight hours and 40 years in aviation, and a rated Part 107 drone pilot, it boggles my mind that the FAA still tries to "trick" us on tests. Why??
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Жыл бұрын
I guess they want to make sure people are paying attention? Who knows!
@silekiernanphotography
Жыл бұрын
I don't think they are trying to trick us, they just need us to think clearly and focus.
@user-ge7fq9yb6y
4 ай бұрын
I never understood this. Tricking people isn’t the way to teach. It’s asinine
@kendallmarquardt9583
Жыл бұрын
This info is spot on. I took the DLA part 107 course, studied very hard, and the questions highlighted here were the toughest for me. Good content, looking forward to more.
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kendall. Glad it was helpful for you!
@cameragirl5554
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Its helping me know what I need to do.
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@4WingView
Жыл бұрын
Well explained and greatly appreciated
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Жыл бұрын
You bet. Thanks for watching 👍
@ReneeChristineMartine
10 ай бұрын
Awesome guys! Thanks. I think FAA purposely makes this test ungettable in low numbers!
@nustartwellness4454
Жыл бұрын
Can you help me? I forgot to recertify @ the end of my initial part 107 license. It’s been more than 2 years so I want to recertify. I don’t have to take the original test but a shorter 40 question. Do you have a video that can help? A refresher video? Thanks
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Жыл бұрын
you just need to take a quick online refresher on the FAA website now for free. No recertification exam anymore. Here's the link: www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=677
@WelcmeTo1984
6 ай бұрын
Great info. FYI: Your intro music is WAY louder than your dialog. Think about your users with earbuds/headphones. You want it to all be level.
@eventwonder8285
3 ай бұрын
What if u are a 2d animator. And you put it on your personal blog as a fun outting?
@lancebrigham8029
2 ай бұрын
"Go bunch your sister" 🤣
@shadowswordairsofteast
4 ай бұрын
What is the process for recertification do you have to pay the $200 and take the 60 question test every 2 years or is the renewal certification process different?
@DroneLaunchAcademy
4 ай бұрын
It’s different now. All you have to do is go to the FAA website and take a refresher course for free. Originally you had to take another test again at a testing center. But not anymore.
@shadowswordairsofteast
4 ай бұрын
@DroneLaunchAcademy Ok that's good to know. I've never been the best at tests so hopefully I can pass this one. I downloaded the part 107 study guide from the FAA website but it's from 2016 and haven't found a newer version for free yet.
@loveableguss
28 күн бұрын
7:25 ... You state that Class "C" is measured in MSL ! ..... did you misstate and mean AGL ??? (also, previously, you stated that the towers were approx. 1,100 ft AGL.) ..... am I all screwed up ?
@DroneLaunchAcademy
10 күн бұрын
on the sectional charts, the numbers you read... like "45" (can't remember what they are in the video), means that the ceiling of the class C airspace would be 4,500 MSL. They present the numbers in MSL on sectional charts
@loveableguss
10 күн бұрын
@@DroneLaunchAcademy Thank you !!! (I was told incorrect information) ..... Another question for you concerning Metars and TAFs: Are the wind directions in both Metars and TAFs TRUE ? (thank you once again for your quick replies)
@guyranting
Ай бұрын
No link to the paid course?
@DroneLaunchAcademy
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Here is the link to the course- dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/
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