Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the issue of unregulated drone flights and the ease of obtaining a pilot's license for aerial tours, raising concerns about safety and regulatory compliance in the industry [1][8]. Group 1: Pilot Licensing Process - A high-rated flight school offers a program where individuals can obtain a pilot's license after completing just 30 hours of training and successfully performing one takeoff and landing [2][5]. - The initial license obtained is a basic sport pilot license, which allows flying various sport aircraft but does not permit commercial operations without further qualifications [4][8]. Group 2: Requirements for Commercial Operations - To legally charge for flights, a pilot must accumulate a total of 65 flight hours, including 30 hours for the initial license and an additional 35 hours of flying experience [5][7]. - Despite the regulations, there are loopholes where pilots can bypass the required flight hours if they have a good relationship with their employers, allowing them to earn money without meeting the official requirements [5][7]. Group 3: Regulatory Standards - The Civil Aviation Administration mandates that pilots conducting aerial tours must hold a commercial pilot license and have at least 500 hours of flight experience, including specific night and cross-country flying hours [8]. - New regulations effective from July require that helicopters used for aerial tours in densely populated areas must be twin-engine and meet certain performance standards [8].