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Timestamps

• [01:27] Takeaways from CES 2019
• [02:36] Why is the Mavic 2 Enterprise Paul’s favorite drone?
• [03:18] FAA releases a NPRM that might night time flying and flight over people possible?
• [04:25] Is the FAA planning on replacing the recurrency exam?
• [05:09] Will Part 61 pilots no longer be able to get their Part 107 certification by taking an online PowerPoint test?
• [06:42] Should you get your Part 107 before the NPRM solidifies?
• [07:53] Is the FAA doing away with night waivers?
• [08:13] Drone U represents more than 50% of total night time waivers issued!
• [09:04] What are the conditions for allowing night time flight?
• [09:58] Will you require additional training for flying at night?
• [10:51] How many accident reports have been received by the FAA
• [11:56] Will you be able to fly over people?
• [12:46] What are the requirements for allowing flight over people?
• [14:50] Are there any additional requirements for flying a drone less than 0.55 pounds over people?
• [17:30] Will you need to use prop guards for flying over people?
• [20:20] Will a safety defect disallow night time flying?
• [22:00] Is there an injury threshold for allowing flight over people?
• [24:40] What is the distinction between the drones that you can fly in Category 2 and Category 3 operations?
• [25:20] Can a drone qualify for category 2 as well as category 3 operations?
• [26:00] Can you use your existing drones to fly over people?
• [26:32] Can a modified drone be approved to fly over people?
• [28:12] How will FAA deal with pilots who are unable to comply with the rules?
• [28:42] Are non compliant pilots likely to be fined heavily by the FAA?
• [33:15] Will the FAA be ramping up enforcements in light of the new rules?
• [34:00] Is the FAA planning on doing away with the recency test?