Recent content by zebojim

Those licenses have to do with safety on the road. An 18 wheeler should require a special license. But, a person using his own car does not have to get a special license to do business. (or any other vehicle for which his license is valid.) I'm not against regulating public safety issues. I...

sar104, We may be in agreement and just have our wires crossed.... I'm ok with the FAA regulating the safety of the air space. But, I'm not ok with them regulating anything to do with me making a business of it. If a person lacks a part 107 license, it would limit where he can fly, but...

I agree with you on what the law currently states. It is what it is. But, I think it is wrong. And, I don't think it is Constitutional for them to deny a so called "hobbyist" the right to profit from his hobby by requiring him to jump through bureaucratic hoops. The business side of this has...

Thank you for posting the current law. While it is the law, I have one major contention with it.... (I'm posting the last paragraph here so it will be easier to read.) "However, if the individual is conducting the operation with the primary intention of obtaining pictures, videos, or other...

Amarand, I agree with you and most of what sar104 says. I'm simply saying that I think we should be careful what we allow OUR govt. to dictate to us. Death by a thousand cuts.

oops... sorry for the double posting.... You said: "Your example concerns a wedding, which involves crowds of people. Flying at weddings incurs greater risk to those people than flying recreationally at some sportsfield. That's why it matters - the risk changes." My response: Sorry for being...

It should not matter if it's "recreational" or not. Since when is taking photos or videos something that needs government permission. If you are able to fly legally and safely (hobby or pro) then why should selling your pics EVER be prohibited.... The govt might as well prohibit non-pro...

Regulation and Licensing are (for the most part) a way for larger more established businesses to prevent fair competition. Certain industries like hair dressers and interior decorators have tried to enact laws requiring licensing. This serves only the purpose of prohibiting competition. I think...

Another spider web.

I know exactly what this is! I get this on my security cameras at home and at first I thought it was a "ghost" or something mysterious... Turns out it is nothing more than a spider web wafting back and forth in the very slight breeze! The web has 4 sticky drops on it which reflect the light...

At that distance, they look like they are at least 500' high.

I got the Fly more package at Microcenter for $1,299. And I bought my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 at Costco for $579.99 minus $110. for a Costco price of $469.99. The Tab S3 with 9.7 QXGA Super AMOLED display is bright enough to see clearly in sunny daylight without a hood. (A hood would of course...

I got state farm coverage for my Mavic (fly more) and my new Samsung Galaxy Tab3 for $60 per year. Now I'm considering calling them back to ask about including my DJI 500 Flame Wheel and two GoPros in the same policy. I wonder if the coverage total is only the $1299.00 (for the Mavic) or if It...