New Pilots
Just getting started? We have a page for new drone pilots.
Recreational Pilots – TRUST Test
- TRUST Test Info (FAA)
- FAQ + Video Overview (V1DroneMedia)
- Take the TRUST Test (Drone Launch Academy)
Professional Pilots – Part 107 Certification
- Part 107 Training in Cleveland Area
- Part 107 Test Centers in Cleveland Area
- Getting Started with Part 107 (FAA)
Podcasts
If you are starting or building a drone services business, these podcasts feature great interviews with active drone business owners, and lots of real talk about pricing, finding customers, and doing the best work.
Remote ID
- Remote ID Overview (FAA)
- Remote ID Proposed Rule, Full Text (Federal Register)
- Public Comments (Regulations.gov)
- Video from NORCODA’s Remote ID public forum meetup
- Slides from NORCODA’s Remote ID public forum meetup
Drone Repair
The North Coast Drone Alliance recommends Ohio Drone Repair in Richfield for local service.
Drone Insurance
- Skywatch (Hourly, Monthly, or Annual)
- Verifly / Thimble (Hourly)
- Droneinsurance.com (Base + Daily)
DroneU provides a detailed cost/benefit analysis of the above three providers in this video.
Airspace and Regulations
- Explanation of new recreation pilot regulations (Gleim Aviation, May 2019)
- New recreational pilot exceptions (FAA, May 2019)
- Cleveland area sectional chart (SkyVector)