Do I have to be a licensed drone pilot to fly my drone?

No.  If you are going to fly your drone for a commercial purpose, i.e. to make money for yourself or someone else or for advertising purposes etc. you must possess a Commercial Drone Pilots License.

If you just flying for fun you do not have be a licensed drone pilot but you are required by the FAA to follow certain rules and fly under the rules of a community based recreational flyer & modeler organization.  More information can be found at:  www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/

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1. Do I have to register my drone?
2. Do I have to be a licensed drone pilot to fly my drone?
3. How high and far can I fly my drone?
4. Can I fly my drone at a York County School or over a school sporting event?
5. Can I fly my drone on York County property?
6. Can I fly my drone at the Yorktown Beach?
7. Can I fly my drone from National Park Service Property?
8. Can I fly my drone over people?
9. Can I fly my drone at night?
10. How do I become a licensed drone pilot?
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