Hmm learn something everyday. Apparently there is a disconnect between what the faa has been telling people (below 400ft), and what the law says.
On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 9:19 AM Matt Hoppes <[email protected]> wrote: > Actually hobbyists are not limited to how high they can fly. > > On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:11, Forrest Christian (List Account) < > [email protected]> wrote: > > From my understanding so far, while the spirit of what you're saying is > true, it is more complicated than that. > > If you're flying as a hobbyist within 5 miles of any airport, helipad, > etc. (towered or not) you need a FAA waiver. In addition, you're limited > to 400ft, can't fly over certain areas, etc. One really should read up on > and follow the rules, as they're not just there to irritate drone users. > > If you have a commercial license then where you can fly is based on the > actual airspace classification instead of the five mile limit. Much of the > knowledge needed for the test revolves around understanding how to know > where it is safe and legal to fly based on charts and observation. > > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 8:37 AM Robert <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Also be aware that if you are within five miles of a towered airport you >> need FAA wavers for flight in that area. I talked to a controller the >> other day and he was not kidding in any way, dead serious about >> prosecuting violators to the same level as they go after laser flashers. >> Seems the FAA is on edge about the first aircraft to be brought down >> by a drone. I thought it was a small probability but the FAA seems to >> think otherwise.. >> >> On 4/30/18 7:17 AM, Forrest Christian (List Account) wrote: >> > For those of you considering using a Drone for commercial purposes, be >> > aware you probably need a commercial drone license. Like many other >> > things, you probably will never get caught if the flight is for >> internal >> > use, but the requirement still exists. >> > >> > I'm currently slowly working on getting mine for various reasons. Have >> > been enjoying learning a bit more about our aeronautics system in the >> > USA. So far it doesn't seem like it's that difficult. >> > >> > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 7:13 AM Dave <[email protected] >> > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> > >> > We are in the market for one now. >> > >> > I was looking at the welds and mounting of that ring to hold all >> > that gear. I like overkill for structural integrity. I would have >> more >> > larger feet bolted to the tank on all angles. >> > Just thinking about my poor tower guys cursing me after they >> > discover what they are hooked on to. >> > >> > >> > >> > On 04/30/2018 12:14 AM, Steve Jones wrote: >> >> my contractor shot some drone pics on a site. other than the uber >> >> sloppy cable this doesnt look as terrible as it is. will rebuild >> >> it, but the drone footage and pics is crazy useful, the external >> >> perspective really helps getting an overall. i highly recommend >> >> getting drone shots >> > >> > -- >> > >> >
