If 2026 is the year you plan to fly commercially , not just recreationally, there are a few persistent myths you need to leave behind. These misconceptions prevent capable people from becoming confident operators and often lead to wasted time, wasted money, or retraining later. Let’s clear them up. Myth #1: An Online RePL Is Good Enough Reality: Commercial drone operations do not happen online. They happen on live sites, in shared airspace, around people, assets, vehicles, an