Ray Richardson is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of The Drone Pilot Brief. As an FAA Part 107 commercial remote pilot and former civil aviation journalist, Ray directs coverage across three operational focus areas:
Operational Focus & Experience
- GIS mapping and infrastructure work: photogrammetry and LiDAR for civil sites
- Fleet coordination: SMS and SOPs for regional sUAS work
- Regulatory navigation: Part 107 operations, waivers, and the live FAA docket — not Part 108, which is not in force
Philosophy & Mission
Through The Drone Pilot Brief, Ray's mission is to move past marketing hype and provide working drone pilots, flight leads, and enterprise program coordinators with raw, compliance-first flight intelligence. Every briefing is anchored in primary source documents and verified operational parameters.
Have questions about regulatory dockets, airspace filings, or operational guidelines? Reach out directly at editor@thedronepilotbrief.com.