Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Drone repair technicians who fly drones for work or business may be required to hold an operator certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. The requirements for drone pilot certification are listed on the FAA's Web site at https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International offers the AUVSI trusted operator certification credential to both individuals and organizations that operate drones for commercial purposes and certain other nonrecreational purposes. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in the safe operations of drones. Visit https://www.auvsi.org/trusted-operator for more information.
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