Being able to fly a drone is an incredibly useful — and fun — skill. But it’s also a pretty complicated one to put to use, particularly if you plan on flying your drone for work or business purposes.

The FAA differentiates between recreational and commercial drone use, with commercial pilots (anyone profiting from drone activity, even indirectly) requiring a Part 107 remote pilot certification.

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