Drone Piloting For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 7. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-394-28211-1 (ISBN)
Description
The know-how you need to become a pro drone pilot and market your skill
Licensed and skilled drone pilots are in huge demand. Drone Piloting For Dummies teaches you how to make a career out of it. From real estate to construction to inspection to mapping to delivery, the need for drone photography and videography is everywhere. This book outlines the basics of selecting and operating a drone, shows you how to get licensed, and explains all the regulations you need to know. You'll also learn to read charts and capture high-quality photos and videos. Plus, this guide walks you through the process of turning this skill into a full-time career or profitable side hustle. Written by a licensed drone pilot and entrepreneur, Drone Piloting For Dummies helps you take off on your new adventure!
Grasp flying basics and care for your drone
Prep for certification and learn the regulations
Refine your photography and videography skills
Market your skills and discover cool career opportunities
This book is for anyone who wants to become a drone pilot or increase their piloting skills for job readiness and performance.
Licensed and skilled drone pilots are in huge demand. Drone Piloting For Dummies teaches you how to make a career out of it. From real estate to construction to inspection to mapping to delivery, the need for drone photography and videography is everywhere. This book outlines the basics of selecting and operating a drone, shows you how to get licensed, and explains all the regulations you need to know. You'll also learn to read charts and capture high-quality photos and videos. Plus, this guide walks you through the process of turning this skill into a full-time career or profitable side hustle. Written by a licensed drone pilot and entrepreneur, Drone Piloting For Dummies helps you take off on your new adventure!
Grasp flying basics and care for your drone
Prep for certification and learn the regulations
Refine your photography and videography skills
Market your skills and discover cool career opportunities
This book is for anyone who wants to become a drone pilot or increase their piloting skills for job readiness and performance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
505 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-28211-1 (9781394282111)
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Curt Simmons is the author of more than 100 technology books, including Windows 11 For Seniors For Dummies. Curt is also a certified FAA Part 107 remote pilot and owns a drone photography business, Sky Life Photography, LLC (skylifephotography.com). He photographs rural properties, construction projects, and commercial landscaping projects.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Becoming a Drone Pilot 5
Chapter 1: Finding Your Place in the Sky 7
Chapter 2: Flying for the First Time 27
Chapter 3: Maneuvering and Flying Your Drone 45
Chapter 4: Taking Care of Your Drone and Flying Safely 65
Part 2: Following FAA Regulations 77
Chapter 5: Exploring the TRUST Certificate and Part 107 Certification 79
Chapter 6: Following Flight Regulations 99
Chapter 7: Following More Flight Regulations 111
Chapter 8: Flying at Night 123
Part 3: Getting to Know the National Airspace System (NAS) and Sectional Charts 141
Chapter 9: Checking Out the National Airspace System 143
Chapter 10: Getting to Know Confusing Acronyms and Airport Radio Communications 163
Chapter 11: Discovering How to Read Sectional Charts 177
Chapter 12: Practically Interpreting Sectional Charts 191
Chapter 13: Flying Drones around Airports 207
Part 4: Flight Operations and Safety 219
Chapter 14: Piloting in Various Weather Conditions 221
Chapter 15: Flight Emergency Procedures 233
Chapter 16: Becoming a Safe, Responsible Drone Pilot 243
Part 5: Getting to Work: Drone Piloting in the Marketplace 257
Chapter 17: Taking Great Drone Photos 259
Chapter 18: Shooting Expert Drone Video 277
Chapter 19: Getting Drone Piloting Jobs 293
Part 6: The Part of Tens 313
Chapter 20: Ten Part 107 Test-Day Tips 315
Chapter 21: Ten Drone Piloting Myths 321
Chapter 22: Ten Common Drone Piloting Problems You Can Avoid 327
Index 333
Part 1: Becoming a Drone Pilot 5
Chapter 1: Finding Your Place in the Sky 7
Chapter 2: Flying for the First Time 27
Chapter 3: Maneuvering and Flying Your Drone 45
Chapter 4: Taking Care of Your Drone and Flying Safely 65
Part 2: Following FAA Regulations 77
Chapter 5: Exploring the TRUST Certificate and Part 107 Certification 79
Chapter 6: Following Flight Regulations 99
Chapter 7: Following More Flight Regulations 111
Chapter 8: Flying at Night 123
Part 3: Getting to Know the National Airspace System (NAS) and Sectional Charts 141
Chapter 9: Checking Out the National Airspace System 143
Chapter 10: Getting to Know Confusing Acronyms and Airport Radio Communications 163
Chapter 11: Discovering How to Read Sectional Charts 177
Chapter 12: Practically Interpreting Sectional Charts 191
Chapter 13: Flying Drones around Airports 207
Part 4: Flight Operations and Safety 219
Chapter 14: Piloting in Various Weather Conditions 221
Chapter 15: Flight Emergency Procedures 233
Chapter 16: Becoming a Safe, Responsible Drone Pilot 243
Part 5: Getting to Work: Drone Piloting in the Marketplace 257
Chapter 17: Taking Great Drone Photos 259
Chapter 18: Shooting Expert Drone Video 277
Chapter 19: Getting Drone Piloting Jobs 293
Part 6: The Part of Tens 313
Chapter 20: Ten Part 107 Test-Day Tips 315
Chapter 21: Ten Drone Piloting Myths 321
Chapter 22: Ten Common Drone Piloting Problems You Can Avoid 327
Index 333