Part 107 UAS License: If you want to fly a drone commercially in the United States, you need to obtain a Part 107 UAS license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This license allows you to operate drones for business purposes legally.
Eligibility: To qualify for a Part 107 UAS license, you must be at least 16 years old, speak and understand English, be in a physical and mental condition to operate a drone safely, and pass the FAA's aeronautical knowledge test.
Steps: To get your Part 107 UAS license, you need to register on the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website, pass the FAA aeronautical knowledge test at an authorized testing center, and complete a background check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Renewal: Your Part 107 UAS license is valid for two years. To renew it, you need to pass a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test every two years to ensure that you are up to date with the latest regulations and procedures.