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Old 11-08-2016 | 06:08 PM
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Yesterday I was in the local hobby shop (One of the few left) and an HS engendering teacher was discussing a project he was going to do with his students. More or less do video or something for the school. Sounded like they were going to receive compensation for this project. Anyway I asked him if he realized that he need a Federal License to fly anything RC in the USA over a half bound or under 55 lbs. then I stated that if it was going to be done for compensation of any kid he need a Drone Operators certificate and the only way was to take n on line course and pass a written FAA exam. Only then did the Hobby shop Owner even acknowledged that yes indeed that it was necessary to have a federal certificate to fly even RC toys. I don't think he was very happy with me. I told the Teacher to google FAR part 107 for more info. If hobby Shops would inform customers about the Federal regs on sUAS's DRONES I think we would have less problems.