its a relatively cheap license, and there are a bunch of flight apps to ensure youre flying lawful, some drones even incorporate it
On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 1:02 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) < [email protected]> wrote: > 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 <mattlists@ > rivervalleyinternet.net> 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 >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> >>
