Recent content by bravo kilo

Thank you for saying this. I've been saying the same thing for a while, but I never had anyone back me up when people tried to disagree. For many people on here, it is their first dealing with anything related to the FAA. I've been dealing with the FAA for 27 years as an airline pilot, A&P, IA...

Remember that now for ever new rule the FAA must remove two rules. The FAA might not want to tackle the drone issue now that Trump is in office because they will have to remove two regulations. Which two regulations would the FAA sacrifice to keep one drone regulation?

Airline pilot, helio pilot, CFII, DPE, A&P with IA, sUAS, and Naval Aviator.

We have a lot of people here who obviously aren't interested in learning about the aviation industry. Sheesh! A lot of people here are new to aviation and their sUAS certificate may be their first dealings with the FAA. I've been teaching people to fly for 25 years and this is the first time...

As an airline pilot and designated pilot examiner and aircraft mechanic, I worked a hard 27 years for my certifications and designations and I'm proud of them. This may be the first certification with the FAA for many people. It's important they know it's not a license, but a certification. Many...

The FAA has never issued a license. You don't have a drone license. It's called a certificate.

I use a Nexus 7 and a Galaxy Note 7. Since you have Android already I would stick with Android. If you buy an app on Android at least it will be available across all your devices. I tether my phone to the tablet to maintain connectivity.

People keep thinking that drones flown for a hobby are limited to 400 feet. This isn't true. AC 91-57A Change 1 states: e. Model aircraft operators should follow best practices including limiting operations to 400 feet above ground level (AGL). There are two key things here. One this is...

That reminds me I need to get the mount set up for my Samsung Gear 360

It's not illegal to fly in the US at night for hobby flights. Commercial flights need authorization per 14 CFR Part 107 Reference 14 CFR Part 101 Subpart E and 14 CFR Part 107.1 (b)(3)

I haven't noticed anything new, but I still have the issue where the app crashes when I go from FPV to map.

My primary UAS is the Yuneec Typhoon H. I haven't used the Mavic for commercial flying. I'm very happy with both, but the TH is better for photography IMHO.

It would be perfect if it has a 360 degree camera. I still have to use my Typhoon H for most professional filming.

Maybe it did sense something. Are there any lake monsters in your area? :)

Luckily, mine is fine.