With the holiday season approaching many are considering buying a drone for a loved one. The Federal Aviation Administration supports you in this present, but wants to make sure you understand how to fly it safely. The 12 Days of Drones is a great way to gain information on drones, continue reading below to learn more!
If you are considering buying a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.
The FAA is launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate the public about the rules, regulations and best practices of operating a drone. This December, the agency will share important drone-safety information and resources that will help future pilots stay up to date with the latest rules. All of the campaign’s safety messages will be posted on the FAA Drone Zone Twitter and Facebook accounts throughout the week.
The campaign will run each weekday from December 2 – 17 with each day dedicated to a specific drone safety topic.
Day 1 (12/2): What do I need to know before I fly?
Day 2 (12/3): Register and mark your drone
Day 3 (12/6): Test requirements for recreational flyers: The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
Day 4 (12/7): Test requirements: Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Day 5 (12/8): Where can I fly?
Day 6 (12/9): Airspace restrictions
Day 7 (12/10): Airspace authorizations
Day 8 (12/13): Flying at night
Day 9 (12/14): Flying over people
Day 10 (12/15): Flying in weather conditions
Day 11 (12/16): Don’t fly near wildfires, natural disasters and police operations
Day 12 (12/17): Drones for good
The FAA also released a new video reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that drone pilots must follow.
Additional information about safely flying a drone is available on the FAA website.
Original article published on aviationpros.com