Beware of Outdated Drone Training Programs
A prominent YouTube advertisement and video page promises (with dramatic music) a “fantastic” drone training program, including the Section 333 Exemption. ….Only one problem — the FAA is not accepting new 333 exemption submissions and is phasing out existing 333 exemptions as they expire. The 333 exemption required the operator to hold a Part 61 pilot license of sport or above, a requirement the FAA knows only 15% of 333 Exemption holders actually had. Add to that the annoying monthly require reports that were filed away and nobody read anyway. The 333 is best forgotten.
In August of 2016, the Section 333 exemption was effectively replaced by the Part §107 Remote Pilot Certification.
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About The Author
Tim Trott
Tim Trott is an FDLE certified instructor (#329775), and Certified Remote Pilot. and also passed the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction and Ground School exam and was granted one of the first 400 Section 333 Exemptions.
As a writer, Tim has several books and e-books on Amazon.com, including FAA 107 UAG Remote Pilot Study Guide, The Droner's Guide (#15 in its category) and Out of the Blue - The Life and Legend of Kirby 'Sky King' Grant.
Many of these courses are available for on-site training through TrainingForceUSA.com. Tim Trott has conducted training courses in Boston, Mass., Texas City and Wichita Falls, Texas, as well as Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, Valencia Community College in Orlando, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy in Tallahassee, and Gulf Coast Public Service Academy in Panama City, Florida.
Between online and on-site training, Tim Trot has trained close to 1,000 students in various aspects of small Umanned Aircraft Systems operation.