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    Drone over Wrigley Field last night!

    This is exactly why Amazon drone deliveries will never work. Instead of the "Porch Pirates" just getting away with the box, they will toss a blanket over the drone and get that too !!
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    Construction Filming Rules

    dawgpilot said: All I can suggest is that you maybe modify your filming technique to not directly fly over people if you want to stay legal. I suggest filming from an angle if you can. I can assure you, 1 last time, I was NOT flying directly above anyone. This guy who ran out of the building...
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    Construction Filming Rules

    I see drones on TV commercials flying over peeps all the time. They are clearly actors, (but certainly NOT involved with flying the drone) Because .... A - the companies want to see the workers in action. B - this afternoon I intentionally went and filmed when everyone was gone, and a...
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    Construction Filming Rules

    What if I'm flying at 390ft and I don't see a worker under me, or I can't determine if he is directly under me, or 20 yards to the left, or right ?? What if a worker walks out of a door, (he wasn't there before), but literally walks out and under the drone at 390 feet? again, i'm not trying to...
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    Construction Filming Rules

    50m - It's what I was told. (that is why I started this thread, for the "real"rules", (not misinterpretations) All the workers are required to wear overhead protection, (hard hats). Anytime the drone is present, it's has had workers scrambling for their harnesses, hard hats, etc, (a good thing...
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    Construction Filming Rules

    I started out 7 years ago with a 333 exemption, am now a Part 107 I fly construction projects and try to get contracts with the Builders, the Tenants, the Developers, selling "progress report" videos and pics. Getting 1 of them to sign up is the goal. If none will sign, then I have all the...
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    Welp, this sucks

    Still cool !! I have visited my mom in Orlando years ago and saw 2 shuttle launches, (including a night launch which was amazing) You're hilarious, what kind of jail were you in ??
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    Welp, this sucks

    ever been married :oops: So where's the video (no ground based footage) ?? Did you at least see it/feel it ??
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    New DJI Go updates, now constant nag screen when above 400feet agl.....

    I quoted and asked Doppler to provide a link to the "Law in Oregon" he is talking about. Do you think he is talking about the same Law you posted ?? BTW - that's a great link, the Mods should "sticky" that thing for everyone to find, (nice job lookout)
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    New DJI Go updates, now constant nag screen when above 400feet agl.....

    Which Law? State, County, City, ?? Can you please post a link to that Law, I would like to read the verbiage.
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    New Guy from locked down Lancashire UK.

    Welcome, I'm fairly new, and recommend you ask questions anytime you have them. Many guys lose their drones, then come here to ask questions, (after it's too late).
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    Way more fun than Commercial Real Estate! Choo Choo!!!

    Very rare, and I'm Corona Free :)
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    Way more fun than Commercial Real Estate! Choo Choo!!!

    Not too often I say "this vid is too short". Actually, I have never said that on a forum before. This vid IS too short, give us some more !! :)
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    Panoramic of the American River

    Very nice !! Things are just starting to turn green here. :)
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    Attacked by a bird again at the end.

    So you are saying it's ok to fly over highways and moving cars ??