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    SkydioPilots.com is live!

    I'm in!
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    Good Morning Aviator

    Pilothouse definition is - a deckhouse for a ship's helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment. Are they pilots's? USAF-Remotely Piloted Aircraft, "Pilot." or RPA Pilots!
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    There's no general threat using Google Assistant with Go 4 app. "DJI Drone could kill…"

    I rarely post. Your post made me smile about impact energy. But I love riding my Harley. I was cruising down the highway, at 65 mph, when a sparrow decided he wanted to fly into me a give me a heart punch to the chest! That little birdie knocked the wind out of me! I had on leathers and all the...
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    FAA should provide labels for drones

    It is an idea! But, makes me kind of smile. Been in the Aviation field for a long over 30 years. Never heard of the FAA paying for the "N" number on the side of any aircraft from the smallest Cessna to the biggest airliner. Wonder what it costs for Cessna, Piper, Beech-craft, or Airlines to have...
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    5 Miles From Airport

    I am a retired Air Traffic Controller since 2002, so I may be a bit dated in answering the question, however, I do not think this has changed. The question of the center of the airport came up often. FAA manuals stated the 5-mile radius was from the geographical center of the airport.
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    Mavic Air or wait for Mavic Pro 2....

    I read this also. I also read that they are already in place, in storage in places across the globe! Waiting for DJI big wigs to give the go! Who knows for sure?))
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    Mavic Air Range

    Excellent Video! I wouldn't I was a licensed pilot, until I failed my annual flight physical. But, will check on the rules and regs. Right or Wrong, this was a dam cool video! However he had several other planes flying with him, I am sure he got permission or checked already the rules and regs...