I'm wanting to get into the Airplane hobby, and after I learn more airplane flying, I want to explore the world of FPV flying. BLVOS. I just want to have adventures, such as going from my neighborhood, to a local gas station.
I'm wanting to get into the Airplane hobby, and after I learn more airplane flying, I want to explore the world of FPV flying. BLVOS. I just want to have adventures, such as going from my neighborhood, to a local gas station.
That's exactly what I was talking about. However, since flying FPV recreationally doesn't have waivers, does having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization) still count as recreational?I'm not exactly sure of what you're asking, but I think you're asking if you can get a BVLOS waiver for recreational FPV. So I'm assuming flying FPV w/o a visual observer to help you.
If so, the answer is no. Waivers are only for 107 folks. Recreational flyers must fly under a CBO Safety Guideline, and none of them allow FPV w/o an observer.
If that's not what you mean, can you explain a bit further?
NoThat's exactly what I was talking about. However, since flying FPV recreationally doesn't have waivers, does having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization) still count as recreational?
No. It's about intent of flight. If you're intending to post those videos to your monetized YT account that is no longer a flight "flown strictly for recreational purposes", which is the first requirement for recreational flights.That's exactly what I was talking about. However, since flying FPV recreationally doesn't have waivers, does having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization) still count as recreational?
It doesn't matter. A recreational pilot cannot file for a waiver (BLOVS). So, just get a friend to be a visual observer for you.does having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization) still count as recreational?
However, since flying FPV recreationally doesn't have waivers, does having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization) still count as recreational?
What is a provisional certification? Is this EU?What I've gleaned from watching the drone news, is that BVLOS needs a drone that's got provisional certification for it and a commercial remote pilot certificate. Parrot will help get waivers for their Anafi AI, Skydio can do it, so can Percepto. Aloft and others provide web and 4G LTE or 5G services to manage the flights, Verizon used to, but got out of it... There are no published rules for it yet, it's being handled case by case... If this is wrong, I'd appreciate being corrected...
What I've gleaned from watching the drone news, is that BVLOS needs a drone that's got provisional certification for it and a commercial remote pilot certificate. Parrot will help get waivers for their Anafi AI, Skydio can do it, so can Percepto. Aloft and others provide web and 4G LTE or 5G services to manage the flights, Verizon used to, but got out of it... There are no published rules for it yet, it's being handled case by case... If this is wrong, I'd appreciate being corrected...
It's what you work out with the FSDO-Flight Safety District Office that entertains your waiver from Part 107 or 135. I'm not sure what the equivalent is in the EU. Aviation agencies everywhere are all on the verge of publishing new regulations for VLOS, specifications for aircraft, certification requirements for pilots and operators which may be packaged in a new Part 108. Meanwhile, they're issuing provisional waivers for those who can demonstrate they can operate safely beyond VLOS to do what they do... I think it's maybe in the dozens have waivers, with a new one or two announced every few weeks. The last NPRM for the regs was published maybe six months ago, might be the final... They got Remote ID into law, and adding VLOS to Part 107 nd 135 operations is next...What is a provisional certification? Is this EU?
FSDO has nothing to do with waivers, that all comes from AFS-830 in DC (Waiver Office). They approve the waivers.It's what you work out with the FSDO-Flight Safety District Office that entertains your waiver from Part 107 or 135. I'm not sure what the equivalent is in the EU. Aviation agencies everywhere are all on the verge of publishing new regulations for VLOS, specifications for aircraft, certification requirements for pilots and operators which may be packaged in a new Part 108. Meanwhile, they're issuing provisional waivers for those who can demonstrate they can operate safely beyond VLOS to do what they do... I think it's maybe in the dozens have waivers, with a new one or two announced every few weeks. The last NPRM for the regs was published maybe six months ago, might be the final... They got Remote ID into law, and adding VLOS to Part 107 nd 135 operations is next...
Thanks so much for this, is the correction I was hoping to get...FSDO has nothing to do with waivers, that all comes from AFS-830 in DC (Waiver Office). They approve the waivers.
Also, FSDO is "Flight Standards District Office".
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It's all about baby steps with the FAA. We'd like to see them graduate to toddler steps. Their philosophy is "crawl, walk, run". It just takes toolong to get to the walk stage.
Just wanted to clarify this in case anyone missed it.without the part 107 posting the video to a monetized Youtube channel is illegal.
Why and what would you use the HAM for? I got mine because of boredom during the lockdowns. No one in my area talks on HAM but the do on GMRS.I love flying FPV You want a friend with you for more reasons than just legal. Bring a buddy, heck maybe get them into it too. Soon you will have no problems getting an observer to go flying with you. Also remember for non DJI long range FPV you will need to get your HAM radio technician license.
If a frequency of a controller is over a certain power (>1W?), or if used on a certain frequency (5650mhz to 5925mhz). Otherwise you don't need them.Why and what would you use the HAM for? I got mine because of boredom during the lockdowns. No one in my area talks on HAM but the do on GMRS.
it is not illegal to post a video to a YT channel....ever.
Agreed with this "to tell them their video's were illegal unless they got their part 107 because they were intentionally filming with their drone with the intent to post it to a monetized channel." But I still need to clarify: Even if you post it a free channel where you would make no money or you didn't get paid for the video, it is still illegal to fly your drone while furthering your business without part 107. It doesn't matter if the channel is monetized or not. I know you were simply quoting what these folks were told but I wanted to go one step further and make sure we understand "monetized" is just a buzzword and doesn't bring home the message. It doesn't matter who's getting paid (or not). People like to bring up "monetized" because they think it drives home the point about needing part 107.Sorry I should have been more clear...
if the intent of the flight was to capture video to post it on a youtube channel for monetization then it is a part 107 required flight.
there have been a few youtube content creators who have been contacted by the FAA (one I remember specifically is) to tell them their video's were illegal unless they got their part 107 because they were intentionally filming with their drone with the intent to post it to a monetized channel.
If the intent was to fly for fun and then post it to youtube just to share it with family and friends and only coincidentally it made money then that's a recreational flight.
this:
"having a Youtube channel and posting myself flying FPV airplanes (for monetization)...?"
seemed to be implying the former not the latter.