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    Flying abroad - primarily within the EU

    You will need an operator ID as the owner and a pilot ID as the flyer. You will want the A1/A3 certificate, A2 requires a hands-on flight test. My Ids are through the Netherlands. UK has their own system that is the same but you need it from them as they left the EU. In addition to the...
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    Flying abroad - primarily within the EU

    https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-the-european-union/
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    Why is Congress interested in drones?

    Meanwhile NTSB using Phantom at bridge collapse. And since Oct 2023, 50,000 Chinese have walked across the southern border. That is 1000 operatives per state.
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    Each Flight Logged - Checklist

    § 107.49 Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation. Prior to flight, the remote pilot in command must: (a) Assess the operating environment, considering risks to persons and property in the immediate vicinity both on the surface and in the air. This assessment...
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    Congress seems to be inching closer to banning DJI Drones

    The thing is the bill does not ban DJI drones by saying you can't fly DJI ...... it removes their FCC license, the controller no longer coms with drone.
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    Congress seems to be inching closer to banning DJI Drones

    did anyone notice NTSB flying Phantom at ship crash?
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    Going to use my drone for fishing in destin i have questions

    Dang, probably should have check FWA site. Don't call him Mr Buzzkill..... it was on you for not doing a complete pre-flight.
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    Problem with unlocked custom zone

    I rather have a warning then a bricked drone.
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    Problem with unlocked custom zone

    Buy Autel
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    The Argument Against Banning Chinese Drones (Part 1)

    Meanwhile, since October 30,000 undocumented Chinese walked over the southern border. NYT post.
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    The Argument Against Banning Chinese Drones (Part 1)

    There are some DAC being one. Issue is there is large group, AUSVI pushing the other side.
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    The Argument Against Banning Chinese Drones (Part 1)

    Would revoke FCC license to use radio frequencies.
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    Still no RID-compliant serial numbers for DJI Mavic Air 2 drones

    I have had issues when just adding the 158Fand 0 to SN. Worked better if entire SN is retyped
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    Going to use my drone for fishing in destin i have questions

    Also, done lots of CAT loss in FL. Several cities (Orange Beach, Gulf Shores) have a permit requirement to launch in the city and several have takeoff bans on the beach. Check with the city not just state.