Recent content by Dmcvey

Class A Federal Misdemeanor could get up to 1 year in prison.

Very simple. 107 is the default, you must have 107 unless that flight meets ALL the requirements of 44809. Stop talking about getting paid, or what if I post them here or there. If you are flying a drone you have to have Part 107. Period. 44809 is a LIMITED carve out.

As a 30 year fire investigator, discard. Don’t even bring them inside. Fire proof bag and bury in sand.

If only there was a warning for a low battery. Ignoring it is at your own peril.

I lose my Mavic at around 1600 -1800 feet.

https://www.suasnews.com/2025/02/consent-judgment-entered-against-philadelphia-drone-flyer-for-violations-of-faa-regulations/ he will: (1) never operate in any manner any sUAS of any type, size, model, of any kind within the United States, nor will he ever seek any type of certification or...

criminal mischief. Reckless endangerment

zoom in, looks like the drone was facing left, got flipped starboard side down. you can see the port side motor dents and drone body outline.

Military

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposed-341413-civil-penalties-against-drone-operators

2024 FAA Reauthorization Act raised fines up to $75K

Just a note, not having the manufacturer current software installed can be a FAA violation for operating unsafe aircraft.

I got A1/A3 through the NL online… in nothing else was a good basis on the rules and regs.

We tried to do inspection work a few years ago after storm and they wanted a permit for each flight. Each take off and landing was a flight. Tried to get a blanket permit by offering 10K$ to cover us for unlimited flights. No go.

Can’t fly there, but Shiloh Battlefield is cool spot. Good spots to fly along the TN River outside the park. House that Grant used as HQ is still there on the river in Savannah, Tn