Written for a beginning remote pilot, Getting Started with Drones and Model Airplanes will help readers understand how these marvelous machines work and how to fly them safely. Explaining complex subjects in simple language with pictures and diagrams that make them easy to understand, author Patrick Sherman offers guidance on buying a drone or model airplane, registering an aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, completing the testing and certification process, and learning how to safely operate aircraft in and around the busiest and most complex airspace in the world.

Other topics covered in this book include the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, drone and model airplane maneuvers, techniques for planning flights, parts and systems identification, and rules that apply to flying for fun versus flying to make money. Whether you are learning how to fly remote aircraft, taking the first step on the road toward commercial drone operations, or getting your feet wet with aviation-related subjects, this book will get you headed in the right direction.