Drone Piloting For Dummies

Auteur

Curt Simmons is the author of more than 100 technology books, including Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies. Curt is also a certified FAA Part 107 remote pilot and owns a drone photography business, Sky Life Photography, LLC (skylifephotography.com). He photographs rural properties, construction projects, and commercial landscaping projects.

Texte du rabat

The easy way to learn to fly a drone Taking photos and videos with an Unmanned Aircraft System is fast becoming a highly valued skill in industries such as real estate, construction, and more. This book helps you get in on the action, either as a brand-new drone operator or as an experienced pilot looking to go pro. Discover the essentials of taking control of your drone, observing regulations, getting certified, and making great aerial images and video. Once you get started as a drone pilot, this book can improve your skills and turn your hobby into a career--so you can drone on and on. **Inside...

• Grasping drone basics
• Maintaining your drone
• Passing your certification exam
• Staying within regulations
• Flying safely and responsibly
• Capturing top-notch images
• Getting a job as a drone pilot
• Avoiding common mistakes

Contenu

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