25,000 People Apply For Commercial Drone Pilot Licenses Since Aug. 29

ROYAL OAK – Since Aug. 29, when the Federal Aviation Administration created drone pilot licenses, some 25,000 people have applied, says Enrico Schaefer, founder of DroneLaw.Pro in Traverse City. The FAA had predicted some 600,000 would apply.

The FAA also is reviewing regulations under part 107 that allow drone pilots to fly over people, something that is currently illegal. Schaefer predicts the regs will be changed in 12 to 18 months. Schaefer also reported on a couple of incidents with drones crashing into crowds, including a groom who flew his drone inside the party tent and crashed into two guests.

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About the Author: Enrico Schaefer

Enrico Schaefer, Esq. is a UAS pilot and technology lawyer at www.traverselegal.com and www.dronelaw.pro. He has been a UAS enthusiast for years, and has completed a number of advanced UAS classes in the UAS program at Northwestern Michigan College. Enrico is considered one of the top Section 333 and UAV attorneys in the country, representing Fortune 100 and start-up companies on drone law and Section 333 issues. He is the author of many articles concerning FAA drone regulations, Section 333 exemptions and FAA compliance, many of which can be found here at DroneLaw.pro. Enrico has been a speaker at the International Drone Conference on its insurance panel and has had numerous media appearances ranging from MITech News, Robotics Business Review, Internet Advisor Podcast and The Steve Gruber Show (1240 WJIM Radio), WJR Radio (Detroit), DroneLife.com and “That Drone Show.”