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Certification
Certified Remote Pilot
Federal Aviation Administration
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In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.
Apply FAA regulations governing sUAS rating privileges, limitations, and flight operations within legal parametersClassify airspace categories and comply with operating requirements and flight restrictions affecting sUASInterpret aviation weather data to assess environmental effects on small unmanned aircraft performanceCalculate loading parameters and evaluate performance characteristics of small unmanned aircraftExecute emergency procedures to mitigate risks and ensure safety during abnormal flight situationsApply crew resource management principles to coordinate effectively within multi-crew or team operationsConduct radio communications following established aviation procedures and protocolsDetermine aircraft performance metrics to support safe and efficient flight planningAssess physiological effects of drugs and alcohol on pilot judgment and operational safetyApply aeronautical decision-making frameworks to support sound in-flight judgmentFollow airport operational procedures to ensure safe integration with manned aircraft and ground trafficPerform maintenance checks and preflight inspections to verify airworthiness prior to flightManage night operations in compliance with visibility, lighting, and regulatory requirements