{"id":3321,"date":"2023-03-16T12:20:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T11:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T10:01:08","slug":"drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"DRONE OPERATORS: HOW TO CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-51px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabella dei contenuti<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa77a9dda188\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa77a9dda188\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#Useful_tips_for_choosing_the_right_drone_pilot_for_your_project\" >Useful tips for choosing the right drone pilot for your project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#DRONE_LICENSES\" >DRONE LICENSES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#INSURANCE\" >INSURANCE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#REGULATIONS\" >REGULATIONS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#DRONES_THE_VEHICLE_AND_EQUIPMENT\" >DRONES: THE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/drone-operators-how-to-choose-a-professional\/#SERVICE_AGREEMENT\" >SERVICE AGREEMENT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_for_choosing_the_right_drone_pilot_for_your_project\"><\/span>Useful tips for choosing the right drone pilot for your project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a couple of examples. You are looking for a <strong>professional drone<\/strong> operator because you run a company and would like to make a promotional video to upload to your site and social media. You are a real estate agent and need <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/professional-drones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aerial photos<\/a><\/span> to show your client in order to increase sales and speed up deals. You are getting married but feel bored with the usual wedding photoshoots and would like something different and emotionally charged.<\/p>\n<p>You know perfectly well what you are looking for but are <strong>afraid to run into an incompetent amateur<\/strong> and be disappointed with the outcome of your investment. It is important to keep in mind that by choosing a <strong>professional drone operator<\/strong> with a <strong>VAT account<\/strong> and <strong>valid licenses<\/strong> you protect yourself against any eventual emergency or unforeseen event. Otherwise, if an unprofessional service incurs damages, you will also be subject to claims or penalties as a <strong>jointly liable<\/strong> <strong>job commissioner<\/strong>. Did you know that?<\/p>\n<p>Use this article as a guide, as a means to understand where you can put your trust, what documents you must request and what you can expect as a result.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRONE_LICENSES\"><\/span>DRONE LICENSES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/en\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">professional drone<\/span> operator<\/a><\/span>, I personally dislike the Italian term \u201cpatentino\u201d or the <strong>drone certificate<\/strong> and prefer to use the international term \u201c<strong>drone licence<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Well, do you know <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/cosa-sono-i-droni-e-come-funzionano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">what drones are and how they work<\/a><\/span>? <strong>Drones are classified as aircraft<\/strong>, and consequently they are \u201cpiloted\u201d and not \u201ccontrolled\u201d. It might seem a small detail but it is quite important for those who operate drones In fact, only proper aeronautical mentality guarantees professional use of these vehicles in view of all inherent risks, as well as all necessary preventive measures to ensure safe drone operation.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>first step<\/strong> is to obtain EU Drone <strong>License A1-A3<\/strong> after taking an online training course and an online exam. The license is granted by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enac.gov.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">ENAC<\/span> (National Civil Aviation Organisation)<\/a><\/span>. This first step is just the beginning that lets a pilot proceed to more specific training and <strong>Licence A2<\/strong>, received upon completion of training at an ENAC-certified centre. There are a lot of different online courses as well, in Italy and abroad, but I personally believe classroom experience to be more effective. The things to learn are many and diverse and online or low-cost training does not always cover all the necessary aspects thereof.<\/p>\n<p>And still, all this is not enough to be able to operate in any situation. A professional drone pilot must undertake a <strong>certification course for specific operations<\/strong>, that is a course that lets a pilot\/operator request permits from the authorities to work under certain conditions (for example, near airports or in ENAC-established areas <span style=\"color: #0c71c3;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/dove-possono-volare-i-droni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0c71c3;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">closed<\/span> for drone flights<\/a><\/span>, populated areas, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to check whether <strong>your pilot has a valid license<\/strong> and if they are registered on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-flight.it\/new_portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">D-flight<\/span> web site<\/span><\/a>, which is a legal requirement for all pilots and operators and all the drones they use.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INSURANCE\"><\/span>INSURANCE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>A third-party liability insurance<\/strong> is another obligatory legal requirement for a drone operator. The law stipulates specific parameters in this case as well and the insurance provided must comply with <strong>European Community Regulations CE 785\/2004<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For your safety, always ask your drone pilot or operator for a copy of the signed insurance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dove-possono-volare-i-droni.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Where can drones fly?&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Where-can-drones-fly?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|20px|30px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REGULATIONS\"><\/span>REGULATIONS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a safe and comfortable service, drone pilots and operators must always be updated on <strong>ENAC and EASA regulations<\/strong> and registered on the D-flight site. Their customers must make sure that it is so.<\/p>\n<p>To check if the registration is in place, it is enough to go <span style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-flight.it\/new_portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\">to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">D-flight<\/span><\/a><\/span> and enter the operator\u2019s name. For your convenience, you can check Discover The Sky\u2019s registration <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Operatori-droni-riconosciuti-dflight.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgba(12, 113, 195, 0.95); text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend to steer clear of pilots and operators that constantly say \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno problem\u201d to your any suggestion. A serious operator will listen to your requests, take time to study feasibility and then propose the best and safest way to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRONES_THE_VEHICLE_AND_EQUIPMENT\"><\/span>DRONES: THE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned before, every drone MUST be registered on D-flight, however it is also of utmost importance that the drone is appropriate for its intended use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No drone fits all purposes<\/strong>: there are those designed for photography (like the ones we use at Discover The Sky) or videography, others can produce high-definition images, others are suitable for surveys, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover The Sky specialise in aerial photography<\/strong>, but since we have been around for many years, we can consult our clients on the choice of the best drones suitable for their needs among the <span style=\"color: #0c71c3;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverthesky.it\/a-cosa-servono-i-droni\/\" style=\"color: #0c71c3;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ample range of the existing applications of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">these vehicles<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Besides, we can assist you during your training, if necessary, thanks to our trusted and expert partners.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SERVICE_AGREEMENT\"><\/span>SERVICE AGREEMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And the last but not the least \u2013 <strong>the Agreement<\/strong>! For any job you commission you must demand an agreement outlining the terms of cooperation between the parties, as well as various other aspects: the type of services requested, the timeline for the provision of such services, the number of photographs to be delivered, eventual post-production services, the conditions of use, intellectual property rights and the like.<\/p>\n<p>This demand is logical if you deal with <strong>professional drone operators<\/strong>, since a Service Agreement makes part of their business ethics. Otherwise, start doubting and return to making further enquiries.<\/p>\n<p>Discover The Sky we are extremely attentive to these aspects. Our team includes only duly trained and <strong>insured professionals<\/strong> and we insist on full compliance with all applicable regulations. 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