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Part 107

2 articles on Part 107. Field-tested methodology from a GIS scientist with M.S. GIS, FAA Part 107, and 10+ years of geospatial work.

Aviation & Regulations

A United 737 Struck a Drone at 3,000 Feet Over San Diego. This Is Why Airspace Rules Exist.

United Flight 1980 reported striking a red drone on approach to San Diego International Airport. Here's what the incident reveals about mixed airspace risk and what every Part 107 operator needs to understand.

April 30, 2026 Read more →

Field Operations

The Pre-Flight Checklist for Drone Mapping (Not the One That Came With Your Drone)

Pre-flight checklist for drone surveys: airspace verification, weather assessment, equipment inspection. Part 1 of the 7-phase drone mapping checklist series.

April 11, 2026 Read more →

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