Recent content by dropshot

Indeed that is the problem. However, I think policy based on data is better than policy not based on it. And a good analysis of the data takes serious effort. Perhaps the best we can hope for on a forum like this is informed conversation by practitioners, but, again, I think better informed by...

I agree that the data is far from everything. Correlation isn't causation. What's interesting to me about the current data is that it's essentially an experiment with what happens when drones are far more capable than existing regulations permit, yet there's no licensing requirement to ensure...

Yes, and as I said above, I agree that the current rules are binding. That's not quite what I'm getting at. Asking for the data isn't tantamount to saying the existing rules should not be followed.

I understand your point of view and accept that the rules as written are binding. That doesn't mean the rules are unchangeable. I would think data is a good, and perhaps the best, way of assessing the current rules and considering if any changes are wise. Certainly, the existence of such FAA...

I'm relatively new to drones, and I've been watching the...energetic...discussions about VLOS/BVLOS regulations (in the US) and disproportionate capabilities of the hardware. My question is: what's the accident data? Does the FAA publish any aggregated data about accidents? How common are Class...

It'll do them. Once.

Google translate reports... 2020.11 In the still thief. Stronger / higher / farther Royal MAVIC3

Welcome from Central PA (Carlisle)! I've found lots of good flying areas around here.

How difficult was the install?

A substantially more interesting Carlisle, I'd bet!

New pilot here with an MA2. Hit middle age (or it hit me) and decided to find a new hobby. Thrilled I found this one!