Providence Aerial is pleased and proud to report that Matt Charron, Owner of Providence Aerial, has passed the Part 107 Certification Exam and is an official FAA licensed remote pilot. This means that Providence Aerial can now legally offer aerial (drone) services for commercial purposes.
Prior to the implementation of the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification, in order to legally operate a remote aerial vehicle (such as a drone) one had to obtain a Part 333 exemption, which required that the operator also have a private or sport pilot license. This new regulation is a huge step forward for the drone industry at large, and for all of the potential applications that this technology introduces.
In preparation for taking the Part 107 exam, Matt spent multiple weeks studying and learning all aspects of drone flight, including best practices, principles of flight, decision making, and understanding the basics of manned flight work. After successfully completing the exam, Matt has an even greater respect for manned flight and for those that participate in it than ever before, and is proud to be a part of the introduction of these new machines to the airspace, doing so in a safe and responsible manner so that the technology can continue to grow and expand.
If anyone is interested in learning more about the FAA Part 107 exam, Matt’s experience with the test, thoughts on drone flight and its regulation, or any other questions, please feel free to reach out to him directly at mcharron@ProvidenceAerial.com.