Regulations & Legal

Stay Legal, Stay Flying

FAA certification, airspace authorization, insurance requirements, and the legal framework every commercial drone operator needs to understand before flying paid jobs.

4 Guides
FAA Part 107 Guide
Regulations & Legal
The Complete FAA Part 107 Guide for Commercial Operators
Everything you need to know about getting certified, staying current, and flying legally under Part 107 — from exam prep to renewal.
LAANC Authorization Guide
Regulations & Legal
LAANC Authorization for Construction Sites — A Practical Guide
How to get instant airspace authorization, navigate manual review, and use the backup date strategy that keeps Florida operators flying on schedule.
Commercial Drone Insurance
Regulations & Legal
Commercial Drone Insurance — What Operators Actually Need
Coverage types, liability limits, hull insurance, COIs, and the fleet size pricing quirk that catches Skywatch operators completely off guard.
Buying Drones in the US 2026
Regulations & Legal
Buying Commercial Drones in the US: What Operators Need to Know in 2026
DJI is legal but can't be purchased direct anymore. Here's why, where to buy from authorized US suppliers, what to know about hull insurance now that DJI Care is gone, and when NDAA alternatives actually matter.