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Are your pilots licensed and insured?

Understand how pilot licensing, insurance, and verification work on Droners.io.

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Written by Kimberley Netshivhale

Every pilot on Droners.io is vetted for an FAA Part 107 license. That's the certification the FAA requires to legally operate a drone for commercial work in the United States. The license check happens before a pilot can bid on a job.

What FAA Part 107 means

Part 107 is the rule that governs commercial drone flights. A pilot who holds this certificate has passed an FAA knowledge test covering airspace, weather, flight rules and safe operation.

Here's why that matters for your project:

  • It's legally required.

  • Clients are hiring someone who knows the rules.

  • We check it as part of pilot verification.

What about insurance?

Insurance tells you how a rare accident would be covered. It's worth confirming both for larger and higher-risk jobs. Many pilots carry their own coverage.

Here's how to handle it:

  • Check the profile.

  • If it isn't listed, use Pilot Chat to ask before hiring.

  • Confirm the details.

How vetting protects clients

Instead of chasing paperwork, clients get pilots who've already cleared a compliance check.

That protection shows up in a few ways:

  • Licensed pilots only.

  • Reviews and ratings.

  • Trust & Safety Guarantee.

These layers work together so clients can hire with less risk.

Need Help?

We're here for you. Email our support team at [email protected] and we'll help you get sorted.

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