Recent content by Rudy Torres

With regards to the Cessna scenario, Private pilots with private aircraft are not required to have insurance. Bringing it back to the Arizona drone incident, let's hope the remote pilot has deep pockets.

I only hope that if new rules come from this latest incident, that they are reasonable and fair to the lawful. National Forest was, I believe, the last drone friendly, venue. The department of agriculture, I felt, gave the impression that sUAV's were a great awareness tool, as opposed the...

After earning 107 status, according to the FAA you are a Certified sUAS Remote Pilot. Responsibilities are high so fly safe. One more point, this is under the context of this great new forum, Commercial Drone Pilots. Wear the 107 Badge of Honor with pride. Show off your license to your clients...

Cyberfelt brings up some great points. Your question doesn't have a linear answer. What type of clients are you going after? Are you cinematic or a mapping pilot? That question even infers a bit of resolution dependency. But really it depends on your salesmanship. All Phantom series drones do...

Glad to be one of the latest members of the new Commercial Drone Pilots forum. I'm a 107 at the edge of west Texas. - Rudy