Drone Piloting For Dummies

The know-how you need to become a pro drone pilot and market your skill Licensed and skilled drone pilots are in huge demand. Drone Piloting For Dummies teaches you how to make a career out of it. From real estate to construction to inspection to mapping to delivery, the need for drone photography and videography is everywhere. This book outlines the basics of selecting and operating a drone, shows you how to get licensed, and explains all the regulations you need to know. You'll also learn to read charts and capture high-quality photos and videos. Plus, this guide walks you through the process of turning this skill into a full-time career or profitable side hustle. Written by a licensed drone pilot and entrepreneur, Drone Piloting For Dummies helps you take off on your new adventure! Grasp flying basics and care for your drone Prep for certification and learn the regulations Refine your photography and videography skills Market your skills and discover cool career opportunities This book is for anyone who wants to become a drone pilot or increase their piloting skills for job readiness and performance.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Becoming a Drone Pilot 5 Chapter 1: Finding Your Place in the Sky 7 Chapter 2: Flying for the First Time 27 Chapter 3: Maneuvering and Flying Your Drone 45 Chapter 4: Taking Care of Your Drone and Flying Safely 65 Part 2: Following FAA Regulations 77 Chapter 5: Exploring the TRUST Certificate and Part 107 Certification 79 Chapter 6: Following Flight Regulations 99 Chapter 7: Following More Flight Regulations 111 Chapter 8: Flying at Night 123 Part 3: Getting to Know the National Airspace System (NAS) and Sectional Charts 141 Chapter 9: Checking Out the National Airspace System 143 Chapter 10: Getting to Know Confusing Acronyms and Airport Radio Communications 163 Chapter 11: Discovering How to Read Sectional Charts 177 Chapter 12: Practically Interpreting Sectional Charts 191 Chapter 13: Flying Drones around Airports 207 Part 4: Flight Operations and Safety 219 Chapter 14: Piloting in Various Weather Conditions 221 Chapter 15: Flight Emergency Procedures 233 Chapter 16: Becoming a Safe, Responsible Drone Pilot 243 Part 5: Getting to Work: Drone Piloting in the Marketplace 257 Chapter 17: Taking Great Drone Photos 259 Chapter 18: Shooting Expert Drone Video 277 Chapter 19: Getting Drone Piloting Jobs 293 Part 6: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 20: Ten Part 107 Test-Day Tips 315 Chapter 21: Ten Drone Piloting Myths 321 Chapter 22: Ten Common Drone Piloting Problems You Can Avoid 327 Index 333