Question, If you are already hold a private pilot certificate and complete the Drone Course do you still need to take the FAA test? I tried calling them but was put on hold for the longest time so I hung up…
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Hi Keith welcome!
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Very helpful thank you
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Hello Keith,
Yes. If you use the drone for commercial applications such as inspecting roofs you are required to have the FAA UAS Remote Pilot Certification. You can find all the info online. No need to call and wait on hold.
[https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/]
Check out this InterNACHI video:
How to Use Drones for Home Inspections
Feel free to contact me if I may be of further assistance.
All the best…
Just curious… what insurance do you need and rough cost for you in your area? Ballpark is fine.
I renewed my Comm/Res GL this week, and they kept asking about Drone use, which I do not and don’t plan on using. Was kinda wondering how many $$$ they are trying to squeeze inspectors for? Thx.
Yes! I hold both.
Jeffrey,
I have “unmanned aircraft inspection/drone inspection” insurance coverage included in the group of ancillaries I offer. The policy through EliteRE/Clear Blue Insurance does not state the cost of Drone coverage as a line item add on. So I don’t know the additional cost. 
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Just curious… what insurance do you need and rough cost for you in your area? Ballpark is fine.
I renewed my Comm/Res GL this week, and they kept asking about Drone use, which I do not and don’t plan on using. Was kinda wondering how many $$$ they are trying to squeeze inspectors for? Thx.
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Hello Keith, Yes. If you use the drone for commercial applications such as inspecting roofs you are required to have the FAA UAS Remote Pilot Certification. You can find all the info online. No need to call and wait on hold. [https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/] Che…
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Thanks Evan. Merry Christmas to you and yours also!
A standard GL policy excludes unmanned aircraft operations by endorsement. You need to ask your insurance agent if your current insurer offers the removal of the endorsement at an additional premium or you may need to purchase a stand-alone liability policy for your drone operations.