Author and editor
Joel Kelly
Joel Kelly founded Drone Authority to make U.S. drone rules and Part 107 training easier to use. He directs the site's primary-source research, interactive training, product coverage, and correction process.
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Coverage
What Joel works on
- U.S. drone regulations
- FAA Part 107 exam preparation
- Commercial drone operations
- Aerial photography and video
- Web design and content strategy
Selected work
Start with the core Drone Authority references
- 01U.S. drone rules: 16 direct answersA source-linked reference for the national questions pilots ask first.
- 02FAA Part 107, explainedWho needs the certificate, how to earn it, and the operating limits.
- 03Do I need a drone license?A two-question decision tool backed by a visible rule comparison.
- 04Free Part 107 study hubLessons, timed practice, chart labs, radio, weather, and exam remediation.
- 05Part 107 waivers and advanced operationsA decision guide for compliance, authorization, waiver, and other FAA paths.
- 06Commercial drone careers and missionsDeliverables, credentials, workflows, and learning paths across drone work.
Research standard
Legal and safety claims are checked against the FAA, federal code, current state statutes, or the responsible land manager before publication. Product coverage separates manufacturer claims from editorial analysis and does not claim hands-on testing unless it happened. Corrections are public and can be sent to corrections@droneauthority.org.