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Gazette photographer Anthony Wahl uses a DJI Phantom 4 Pro to capture images and videos from aloft.

Wahl has been Part 107 certified with the Federal Aviation Administration since 2016 for commercial use of a drone, including journalism. Certification requires passing a test covering basic knowledge of airspace and aeronautics. ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ also has met with law enforcement agencies in Rock County to discuss our drone policy and best practices.

Federal regulations prohibit:

• Commercial use of UAVs weighing more than 55 pounds
• Drone flight above 400 feet in most cases
• Night flight
• Flights over people not involved in the operation of the drone
• Reckless or careless operation
• Flight in restricted airspace without permission (airspace restrictions vary based on size and location of an airport)
• Flight beyond the operator’s visual line of sight

If you have any questions, call the photo desk at 608-755-8233 or email photo@gazettextra.com.