Question 1

IS LOFTY WORX OPERATING LEGALLY? WHERE CAN WE FLY?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LOFTY WORX is legal to operate as a commerical UAS business. We are licensed and have a FAA part 107 UAS Airman Certificate. Anyone operating drones commcerially is required to have proper licenses and certificates. Commerical UAS is still a relatively new industry with policy and governing bodies being refined and established. The FAA is proactively working towards more certification and regulation so pilots can fly safely in National Airspace. As long as we operate within "Class G" airpace or "unregulated" airpace, which most of the PNW is, we are cleared. Generally, this means staying under 400 feet above ground level. If there are airspace restrictions, LOFTY WORX will research and figure out if flying is allowed or what type of clearance is needed.

Question 2

HOW ABOUT SAFETY?

Accepted Answer

This is probably the most important factor to a successful flight. A pilot needs to be responsible, understand the area of flight, check airpace clearences, check weather conditions and keep everyone in the flight area safe. Like any commercial pilot, we go through these checks and make sure our equipment is functioning properly. IF for any reason there is a reason not to fly, we will not fly. We will have to reschedule for safety.

Question 3

WHERE IS LOFTY WORX LOCATED? WHAT AREAS DO WE SERVICE?

Accepted Answer

We are super stoked to be located in Sandpoint, Idaho. It is an amazing place to live and even better to fly! We service the great Pacific Northwest PNW and beyond. We love to expereince and travel to new places! If travel and accomodation is required, we can discuss the timeline and cost further.

Question 4

DO WE BACK OUR WORK?

Accepted Answer

YES- we strive to meet and exceed expectations. Our service is usually one part of all the tools our clients use to satisfy their own clients or projects. We will not be the ones to make a client or project dissapointed due to our work. If we need to re-shoot due to our short comings, we will.

Question 5

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE NEED BEFORE EACH SHOOT?

Accepted Answer

Each project and client require different services. We have a questionaire that will need to be completed so we know what is important and proirity. This makes communication smooth from the start.

Question 6

WHAT IS CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL UAS OR DRONE OPERATION?

Accepted Answer

The FAA considers any flight tied to income or making money as a commercial operation. Basically, if you are flying for other reasons than hobby or recreation, it is considered commercial and a license and certificate is required and expected to understand and comply with National Airspace.

Question 7

CAN WE FLY AT NIGHT?

Accepted Answer

YES. The FAA has recently changed the rules and regulations for night time operations.

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