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    THE RULES!!

    That documentation does not exist because it cannot legally exist. It's impossible for the FAA to impose that rule. See my above reply.
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    THE RULES!!

    I wrote an in depth analysis of this here. It should explain everything. The FAA's 400' "rule" is not a rule, but a guideline. Here's why:
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    Gotten insurance with State Farm? If so please read!

    There are two other agents listed in NJ that someone has already written a policy with. State Farm UAS Agents
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    Gotten insurance with State Farm? If so please read!

    Now with "coverage" in AR and WY!
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    Gotten insurance with State Farm? If so please read!

    They did not ask for a SSN, but you need an address within their state.
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    Gotten insurance with State Farm? If so please read!

    Nope. I've talked about this with my agent and others have confirmed it. It's not considered an additional risk to your home owners because they are two separate insurances.
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    Review temp law on drone ban in National Parks

    For those interested, here is an interesting document. It is the letter from the director RE the ban. What is interesting is that it specificly says the following: "The closures do not apply to launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft from or on non-federally (e.g., private or state)...
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    Drone Insurance = BUST

    Here is more info on state farm "drone insurance". If you live in the US (not in CA) then it is by far the best deal. The tricky part is finding an agent who knows about it and will not try to rip you off. For that I created a spreadsheet that overs have added agents that they had good...
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    Misconception about 400 Feet

    "When you register your drone you make a commitment to stay below 400', and not to fly over people or property." Read my above post and look at the registration screenshot more carefully. This is not true. You are simply agreeing that you know of the guidelines. You are not required to follow...
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    Misconception about 400 Feet

    Nope.
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    Misconception about 400 Feet

    And not right about the rest?
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    Misconception about 400 Feet

    Looks like there is a lot of misinformation / confusion in this thread. Here are the legal reasons (with sources cited) why the 400' rule does not apply to recreational users. Here is why: In 2012 congress passed public law 112-95 Section 336 "Special rules for certain unmanned aircraft...
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    Mavic Pro Insurance!

    What's your provider? Does that include accidental damage?
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    Mavic Pro Insurance!

    That's what I did and I recommend.
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    Mavic Pro Insurance!

    Many people have. Every experience I have read so far involves them just cutting you a check no questions asked.