Drones are the fastest growing segment of aviation in the United States.
As of January 2023, there were more than 871,000 drones registered with the FAA, and more than 307,000 certified remote pilots, FAA officials report.
“These numbers are projected to continue to grow and we want everyone who operates drones to have fun and be safe,” officials added.
That led to the creation of Drone Safety Day, an annual campaign dedicated to educating the drone community of the importance of flying safely.
The one-day event, slated for April 29, 2023, encourages drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT” by focusing on five safety elements: