Recent content by BigSimonia

I am a lawyer and I've read the decision (you can get it here: https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/FA6F27FFAA83E20585258125004FBC13/$file/15-1495-1675918.pdf) and the only thing it struck down is the FAA's Registration Requirement - the $5 thingy). The Court said (and this is...

Head east across the Bay Bridge - Go through the Caldecott Tunnel and immediately on exiting the Tunnel, take "Old Tunnel Road" which will point you back West. Turn right on "Fish Ranch Road" and it will take you up into the hills above UC Berkely - GRIZZLY PEAK. You'll have panoramic views of...

Get that in writing - The liability policy specifically EXCLUDES damage done by "Aircraft" The FAA defines a drone as an "Aircraft". There is no definitive interpretation as to whether the "Aircraft" exclusion in a HO liability policy applies to a drone or not.

You can find a copy of the 2016-2017 AMA policy here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/500-l.pdf and here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/500-la.pdf According to the AMA the terms will change (with higher limits, which is good) when it is renewed on March 31, 2107. If you're going...

Liability coverage under your Homeowners Policy is uncertain. In almost all HO policies there is an EXCLUSION for damage caused by "Aircraft" Under FAA rules, the Mavic qualifies as an "Aircraft" although there is no, to my knowledge, definitive answer to that in the context of an HO insurance...

Yeah, and I'm really enjoying it. Right now weather is wet and cloudy so I'm being patient, but I'm working on getting the camera and Gimbal settings the way I like them

Checking in here from the San Francisco Bay Area. My Mavic was shipped on Monday, arrived on Thursday and (due to rainy weather on Friday) had my first flight today. It was pretty exciting watching this thing do everything it's been promised. When we return to our usual California Sunshine...