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BrenC11

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• Sep 14, 2018

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Hey

I have a potential job in the USA later this year. Does anyone have any experience getting permits and licenses to fly commercially in the states.

Will i have to register with the Federal Drone Register?

Thanks.
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If you fly commercially in the US, then you will need a Remote Pilot In Command (RPIC) with an FAA part 107 license.

That can be you, if you study and pass the test. I recommend FAA Drone Certification Test Prep | Drone Pilot Ground School.

Or it can be someone else you hire. That person does not need to be the one flying the drone; you can fly, as long as you have a licensed RPIC on site.

 

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So a UK PFcO won't transfer?

 

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BrenMyster said:

So a UK PFcO won't transfer?

Click to expand...

Nope - PfCO is not recognized anywhere outside the UK - not even other European States.

UK - Flying in multiple countries on a UK permission ?

 

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No.

You can read the FAA rules here: Becoming a Pilot

The airmen's knowledge test is quite specific to US airspace regulations and restrictions.

 

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• Sep 15, 2018

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Probably easier to find a local pilot to stand there with a cuppa tea during the shoot.

 

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