Another crash, what are the rules on this?

[MKurr]

So, I just saw this video where someone crashes into a windturbine:

What are the regulations about wind turbines? I would imagine you're not allowed to fly slowly through the blades....

 

[brettbrandon]

Another great example of someone not using common sense.

In the States, that is not allowed.

 

[sar104]

Another great example of someone not using common sense.

In the States, that is not allowed.

Common sense is not allowed in the US? Well that explains everything - I wish I had known that earlier.

 

[brettbrandon]

Common sense is not allowed in the US? Well that explains everything - I wish I had known that earlier.

Thanks, thats a great way to start the day.
Unfortunately for way too many here, that rings true.

 

[Oneball 1971]

The rule should be, fly through the blades but dont hit them! ?

 

[brettbrandon]

Drone repair, $400.00, Windmill repair, $400,000.00...

 

[RayOZ]

Common sense is not allowed in the US? Well that explains everything - I wish I had known that earlier.

I've always thought it was optional, as it seems many people choose not to use it. Not just in US.

 

[FoxhallGH]

There's a saying in golf, when you are behind trees ... "There's more air than tree!" - But 9 times out of 10 when you try to drive through the trees, you'll hit a branch!
I'd exercise the same caution with Wind Turbines ... go round!

 

[dirkclod]

Seems it was a thread with the guy that did that awhile back or might just be another one.

 

[Garp]

Who could resist flying through the spinning blades of death.
Don't put it on yt though because some righteous individual will report you and it will cost you big time. Then they will go through everything you posted and fine you for that too. After that you will be constantly monitored. Don't ask me how I know this...

 

[AMann]

Who could resist flying through the spinning blades of death.
Don't put it on yt though because some righteous individual will report you and it will cost you big time. Then they will go through everything you posted and fine you for that too. After that you will be constantly monitored. Don't ask me how I know this...

The world of irresponsible flying, according to Garp.

 

[DroningOn]

Drone repair, $400.00, Windmill repair, $400,000.00...

Guaranteed zero damage to the windmill. It takes a lot more to hurt one of these than a glancing blow from a few ounces of plastic.

 

[dirkclod]

OK I just deleted several post as....Unnecessary post that are Off Topic...
So lets stay on topic.
Thanks

 

[The Editor]

So, I just saw this video where someone crashes into a windturbine:

What are the regulations about wind turbines? I would imagine you're not allowed to fly slowly through the blades....

So as to get a considered answer, it would help if you said what country/where on planet Earth you are talking about since different countries have different rules and laws on stand off distances and required permissions!

 

[dirkclod]

Taking a wild guess I would say the USA Ed .

 

[The Editor]

Taking a wild guess I would say the USA Ed .

Dunno how you got that from post/signature/video.
Could be cornfields in Bolivia.

You're good.

 

[dirkclod]

Dunno how you got that from post/signature/video.
Could be cornfields in Bolivia.

You're good.

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[Olav van Gerven]

Common sense is not allowed in the US? Well that explains everything - I wish I had known that earlier.

You could have known, after all, they have a central intelligence agency...

 

[pmshop]

In Texas, they are considered critical infrastructure and to remain 400ft away and, cannot fly over them.

 

[JimWest]

In Texas, they are considered critical infrastructure and to remain 400ft away and, cannot fly over them.

I know Texas and some other mostly southern states have "critical infrastructure" restrictions, but I've never heard of an FAA restriction (other than flying safely) that applies elsewhere in the USA. If someone could point to a specific FAA regulation, I'd appreciate it.