Drones, become a professional operator I have a list of basic requirements, 9 basic rules and 3 requirements find it here

  I like drones, I don't really want one, I tried to fly one once and I did not do very well, I have good eye-hand coordination but flying one of the remote aircraft takes practice. Practice flying a drone is not one of my interest, I would much rather watch the grandkids fly them, they adapt to them well, maybe it's from playing computer games a lot, I don't know for sure but I suspect that's at least a part of it.

Photograph of a typical drone, with a camera. 

 Another huge part of it is using it to take videos, that is what I enjoy looking at, it's pretty cool to me. There is a lot of activities and experiences I have never participated in, even though I'm 66 years old, no matter how hard a person tries, they cannot accomplish every interest he/she has. I have recently discovered photography, I have extremely limited knowledge of taking pictures, I'm pretty good at handing a camera to one of the grandkids and let them take as many snapshots as they want. The drones are capable of filming almost anywhere, at anytime, they are restricted however, they are governed by the FAA, just like the airlines, every once in a while we hear on the news or read about a drone pilot (ok, let's call them pilots), that gets into serious trouble invading airspace in violation of Federal Law. A common refrain in conversation is "ignorance is no excuse when it comes to the law." The FAA has a different way of saying the same thing, "When you fly a drone in the United States, it is your responsibility to understand and abide by the rules."
  The FAA considers an aircraft a drone as a flying machine that is pilotless and is controlled by an operator on the ground. A special division of the FAA has been established, referred to with the abbreviation UAS, Unmanned Aircraft System, and defined by a public law 112-95, Section 331(8) (Link) which reads Ver Batum:
  "An unmanned aircraft system is an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. An unmanned aircraft is a component of a UAS. It is defined by statute as an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft" (Public Law 112-95, Section 331(8)).
  Does a model aircraft qualify as a drone, (UAS) you know the type controlled by wires or radio control? Yes if it is capable of flying for an extended amount of time through the air, it's flown within sight of the operator as a hobby, it is unmanned and not influenced by the operator other than remotely. The type of model aircraft controlled from the ground, by a person, with the use of guide wires is not a drone and consequently is not governed by the FAA.

 Is there a license or other qualifier to enable a person to fly a drone as employment?

Yes, there are 3 requirements 

1) Obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA.
2) Register as a UAS "Non-Modeler", declaring you are a professional.
3) Adherence to CFR Part 107 rules. (Link to the rules)

 The following 9 points summarize the rules:

  1) The UAS must not weight over 55 pounds total.
  2) Occupy Class G airspace only
  3) The Drone must be in line of sight of the operator
  4) Restricted to fly below 400 feet
  5) Fly only during daylight
  6) Cannot exceed 100 miles per hour
  7) All aircraft operated by a pilot must be yielded the right of way, always.
  8) No flying overhead of people.
  9) Flying from a moving vehicle is restricted, there are exceptions.

  This is by no means an all-inclusive list, if a person is interested in becoming a professional drone pilot the first place to start would be reading, understanding, and accepting the Part 107 rules.

  To become a UAS operator the "Remote Pilot Certification" the certification procedure is involved, there are

 Six basic requirements that must be met.

  * The applicant must be 16 years or older.
  * Command of the English language is required.
  * Must be in a physical, and mental condition to be able to operate the aircraft responsibly.
  * Pass the Aeronautical Knowledge Exam, administered by the FAA.
  * The Certificate is valid for a two year period the applicant must pass the test every two years
  * The Pilot must have the Certificate available while flying the drone.
(Link to becoming a remote pilot)

  Can I just fly anywhere willy-nilly? No there are airspace restrictions, they are the same everywhere but different depending on the location. Flying around emergency response aircraft is always illegal, everywhere. There are also "No Drone Zones", which are up to the operator to be up to date on because they are fairly new technology the zones are often modified.

Never fly your drone around emergency response units of any sort

The FAA has developed a mobile app, B4UFLY (FAA's safety app), providing up to date real-time information about airspace restriction and other restrictions, it uses your GPS location on your cell phone.
  I am just touching the tip of the iceberg on drones, it is easy to imagine many uses for the unique flying machines. I am on the side of the street that advocates using them where ever lives can be saved, dangerous conditions can be reported on without endangering the reporter, search and rescue, and police activities. I am all for anything to assist emergency personnel in accomplishing their goal of rescuing people and keeping us safe. I like to watch the races on television, and the idea of remote deliveries as planned by some of the "Big Box" online e-commerce sites. (You know the outfit well). I have been acquainted with drones since I was in Vietnam, we used primitive ones for "target" practice, although most were towed. The one similarity I was familiar with was the ability of our aircraft to be able to perform every task of a mission with the exception of landing on the Aircraft Carrier. In 1970, it seemed like magic, but it was all controlled by a cassette tape in the dash of the plane, please remember 8 tracks had just come out that year. The tiny cassette was truly amazing to us during that long ago time.

Cutting edge technology in 1970, the players often "ate" the
8 track tapes, it was funny actually, not so back then, the tapes
were expensive, $3.50

  Thanks for reading and sharing, learning to use a drone is a self-reliance skill and is useful in many of the activities we are involved in, chasing coyotes away being one. Have you flown a drone? Are you good at it? Leave a comment and let me know, I will write a blog on "Hobby Drones" at some point, I thought I would be able to cover both professional and recreational uses, but clearly, it is more involved than what I thought.

jacquesandkate    emergencykitsplus.com