Cetacean
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Aloha CF,
Well you seem to like playing with hornet's nests. But, most of what you are indicating is fairly simple. Basically, if two of you are claiming to use the same drone, you both need to put your FAA number on the same drone. Now, there is not a specific FAA statement regarding this query (that I am aware of), but rarely does the FAA respond to such issues until an issue appears in the field. That does not absolve you from asking for guidance from the FAA on this issue. You still need to contact the FAA on this issue. Only then can a "common sense" action like I am suggesting survive the "culpability" test. You have only tried if you have asked the question.
If you are a pilot, then the Part 107 test is easy. If not, you might want to look further into the many sets of free sample questions available. Charts and weather codes have been very challenging to Part 107 pilots but almost every one of them have said that the skill serves them well. Sure a lot of the test is common sense, unless you think private citizens do not need to share our skies with a deference to manned flight. (Hey, these idiots abide among us.)
At this time there are no "On-line Tests" except for renewals and I do not think they are even available yet for sUAVs. But the FAA is working on it. You will need to find a testing site. There will also be periods before the issuance of these certificates. For example, you have to go through a Homeland Security check. That seems to take the most part of the time before the issuance of the certificate.
If you do not have a part 107 certificate, you cannot sell aerial photos or videos from your web site. The FAA responds to complaints in this area. The citations issued to date seem to be concentrated in that area but mostly from abuse of any common sense that might apply under the most basic circumstances.
Incorporation is for your protection. If you need the commercial insurance, the best way is to create your own LLC. LLC stands for a Limited Liability Corporation. Liability means you can be sued if you have done wrong. You need to do the math. If you have good insurance or work already for a company that has really good insurance, you can simply be an individual or an employee.
You and your step-mom - Happy Mother's Day! - do not have to swap out registration numbers because in what I have noted, they are both on the bird. You will have to determine who is flying the bird when there is a liability issue though. No one cares who pays the bill as long as the bill is paid. But if you name is Bill Gates Jr, you might find that attorneys want more information.
I cannot understand why you think that your step-mom cannot fly her bird if she bought it but you got your Pert 107 certificate. The FAA is all about responsibility, not so much ownership. Who flies the bird she bought is between the two of you, not some agency of any country or county, unless they have reserved the right to do so.
For example, an aircraft can be owned by a company and has a registration number. The plane is rented by a private person or a commercial entity. The FAA is only concerned about who is flying the plane and if they have the proper certification. Your step-mom has hobbyist and you Part 107. Simple.
The new FAA motto in the recent days of drones is something along the line of "Share the skies and act responsibly" or something like that. The FAA is doing a great job in a very difficult situation and very difficult circumstances. They need our support and cooperation. There are more registered drones in only the USA than manned aircraft in the world. Big job.
Hope this helps! Respond if you have more questions.
Aloha and Drone On! |
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