Flying a drone for a business, such as filming an outdoor event, falls under the FAA’s Part 107 rules for drones under 55 pounds. The pilot needs an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, earned by passing the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) knowledge test, and the drone must be registered with the FAA. Some operations need an FAA waiver. Ask any videographer you hire to confirm they are certificated before they fly at your event. For more, see our guide to Corporate Event Videography.
