Drone pilots looking to take their multiple-choice test have to register on the IACRA website first to obtain what’s called an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) before being allowed to schedule the test. Getting an FTN number only takes about 10 minutes: And then just fill out the rest of
Over the last few years, we’ve assisted thousands of drone pilots in passing their Aeronautical Knowledge Test to get an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. And in that time — we’ve learned a lot about what topics our students struggle with 🙂 This may come as no surprise to
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to read a VFR Sectional Chart. I think a lot of people are seeing practice questions like this from the FAA’s sample UAG exam, and they’re trying to figure it out if they really need to be
METAR reports often appear on the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) Aeronautical Knowledge Test, so it’s important that you know what they are and how to read them. METAR stands for Meteorological Aerodrome Report. These reports are also commonly called Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Reports or just Aviation Routine
UPDATE: DJI Drops Geofencing Restrictions As of January 13, 2025, DJI will no longer automatically prevent its drones from being flown in restricted areas. Instead, in the DJI FlySafe app pilots will see that they are flying in Enhanced Warning Zones—previously called Restricted Zones, in which geofencing prevented flying. But
Want to get instant LAANC authorization? This guide walks you through how to do that—jump down to the LAANC authorization section, or keep reading to learn more about what LAANC is and how it works. Here’s a menu for this LAANC guide in case you’d like to jump around: What
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began issuing Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations to drone operators starting August 29, 2016, the effective date of the new rule. As of October 24, 2016, the agency has approved 81 authorizations for flights in Class D and E airspace, and has issued 36
Some of the most common questions we get from our students studying to pass their FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test for a commercial Remote Pilot Certificate have to do with controlled airspace: What tools should I use to conduct airspace research? Can you help me understand whether or not I’m in controlled vs.
When you’re building an aerial service business, there’s a lot to think about. Your equipment and maintenance. Drone registration and pilot certification. Permissions and notifications. Liability insurance. Business entity paperwork and client contracts. Bookkeeping and accounting. Your website. Your pricing and packaging and positioning. Upon completing Drone Pilot Ground School, our
In this post, I want to share some of the more common questions we get from students while they’re preparing for their Aeronautical Knowledge Text. What’s LAANC? The LAANC program is a partnership between the FAA and companies in the drone industry. The FAA supplies the data, and the companies
Chief Executive Officer
Brad Tucker is a seasoned leader in the training and e-learning industry, having held pivotal roles at Colibri Group, NPE Fitness, and Ascend Learning. He has managed sales, marketing, business development and revenue growth, and is known for his hands-on approach to recruitment and team development. Brad graduated with an MBA from Arizona State University and a BS from Pepperdine University. In his free time, he enjoys staying active and spending quality time with his family.
Chief Operating Officer
Lana never expected to land in the drone industry, but such is life! She has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, product management, marketing and customer experience. Prior to joining UAV Coach, Lana managed credit card products at American Express and worked at Wall Street firms Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. Lana has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She spends her free time with two rambunctious children and enjoys good and bad TV.
Customer Support Manager
Mike founded and grew a high school drone program as an Aerospace Science Instructor. Prior to teaching, he served nearly 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he held various management and leadership roles in human resources, supporting personnel around the globe. Mike has a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. He and his wife of over 30 years raised two sons and lived in many unique places; they now reside in Jonesboro, AR.
Director of Ops & Inbound Sales
Judy has held management and operations roles in education, transportation and finance. Most recently, Judy was a Regional Director at International Experience, a non-profit student exchange organization, where she worked with U.S. host families and high schools to help international students fulfill their dreams of studying abroad in the U.S. She has also held roles at Schneider National and Associated Bank. Judy has a BBA in International Business from St. Norbert College. She enjoys time with her husband and two sons and spending the afternoon with a good book.
Marketing Director
Liz is a career marketer with a focus on digital strategies, rebrands, and new programs / products and a passion for growing small to mid-size companies. Prior to joining UAV Coach, she spent her marketing career in the apparel / retail industry in roles at Abercrombie & Fitch, University Tees and Air Waves. Liz has a BS from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes and hanging out on a patio with her husband and golden retriever.