Recent content by abeardo

Thanks for the clarification! I guess the main purpose of posting on this thread is to understand how a drone could be used to film an event like this legally. Does anyone here have experience trying to film an event like this or have any insights on a theorethical strategy one could pitch to a...

My understanding is that the Mavic 3 does not fall under any categorgy 1-4 so either the CNN pilot applied for a waiver (which likely means the drone was equipped with additional safety equipment) or flew the drone illegally. Is that what we are waiting to learn from the FAA report?

Am I wrong in thinking that in order to obtain a FAA waiver the drone would be required to have prop guards and an automatic parachute system?

Are these batts still available? I’m interested in making an offer.

I could be mistaken in my understanding of the rules but I think it's important to note that <50ft proximity to the tower is not safe flying. I believe the rules require a minimum radial distance of 400ft from towers. It's not my goal to be the nagging rules police however I think it vital that...