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  • November 23, 2016

    First Waiver Request for Class C Airspace Submitted

    On Monday November 21st, 2016 we officially submitted our first request for a waiver which would allow us to operate within the Class C airspace radius of TF Green airport in Warwick Rhode Island. The purpose for the waiver request is to shoot photography and videography for a commercial real estate property listing that a client just got.

    Since the FAA just started accepting requests for waivers for Class C as of October 31st, we are curious to see what the turnaround time will be in terms of even getting an acknowledgement of the request, let alone approval.

    We found the online application form to be quite straight forward – if you’re looking to apply for a waiver, just know that you’ll need your Part 107 license number, and the registration ID for the UAS(s) that you plan to fly, along with the latitude / longitude coordinates for the area in which you would like to fly. Other than those pieces, you are asked to fill out basic information about yourself, when/where you want to fly, why you want to fly there, and any other information that further explains why and how you’ll be able to fly there safely if you are granted the waiver.

    We will update this post as things progress!

    Fly Safe, Fly Responsible!

  • October 21, 2016

    Now Officially Licensed!

    Providence Aerial is pleased and proud to report that Matt Charron, Owner of Providence Aerial, has passed the Part 107 Certification Exam and is an official FAA licensed remote pilot.  This means that Providence Aerial can now legally offer aerial (drone) services for commercial purposes.

    Prior to the implementation of the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, in order to legally operate a remote aerial vehicle (such as a drone) one had to obtain a Part 333 exemption, which required that the operator also have a private or sport pilot license.   This new regulation is a huge step forward for the drone industry at large, and for all of the potential applications that this technology introduces.

    In preparation for taking the Part 107 exam, Matt spent multiple weeks studying and learning all aspects of drone flight, including best practices, principles of flight, decision making, and understanding the basics of manned flight work.  After successfully completing the exam, Matt has an even greater respect for manned flight and for those that participate in it than ever before, and is proud to be a part of the introduction of these new machines to the airspace, doing so in a safe and responsible manner so that the technology can continue to grow and expand.

    If anyone is interested in learning more about the FAA Part 107 exam, Matt’s experience with the test, thoughts on drone flight and its regulation, or any other questions, please feel free to reach out to him directly at mcharron@ProvidenceAerial.com.