Recent content by joet

You're right. I won't try to educate anyone anymore. I'll just send the evidence to the FSDO and be done with it. Thanks for setting me straight. Got any videos to share?

It's because of two reasons: 1. It may have been filmed outside the US, where VLOS might not apply. Clearly that's not the case here. 2. We get tired of trying to explain the rules to members like RamiAgonistes who "could care less about the legality of it all". He was well within his...

Since the site's rules do not permit me to reply in a manner more suited to your observation, I will simply compliment you on your perception of integrity and your sophistic ability to discount that which does not comport with your perception of the circumstances. Bravo!

Also watch for Temporary Flight Restrictions - which apply to drones as well. The ones you will most likely encounter are over sports arenas around game times.

FL State Parks are no-fly.

Somehow I missed this. Part 107 certified, P4 Pro, Mavic, P3 4K. Tampa Bay,. FL.

I have no idea what this means. Waivers? For which Part 107 rules? Airspace authorizations? Can't ride in the truck: §107.25 Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft. No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or...

It's not even a question, it's a violation of Part 107 absent a waiver. . §107.31 Visual line of sight aircraft operation. (a) With vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, the remote pilot in command, the visual observer (if one is used), and the person...

You have no requirement to monitor CTAF. You CAN, and it might not be a bad idea, but it's not required. The FAA's position is that flying near an airport when your notification has been met with an objection constitutes endangering the safety of the NAS...

That's the current issue.

visible adjective 1. that can be seen; perceptible to the eye Just because you can see something doesn't mean that you are constantly viewing it. The intention here is that it remains visible - i.e. That you can see what is around the aircraft and where it is in relation to those things.

It says "must be visible at all times", not "must be stared at continuously from takeoff to landing".

I could give you lots more examples, but here's a few to ponder. FAA just called me The FAA Gave Us a List of Every Drone Pilot Who Has Ever Been Fined - Motherboard Minnesota Man Faces $55K in Fines After Flying Drone

Well, when you think about it, it's no different than calling the police on a drunk driver who COULD endanger others, or a suspicious package that COULD be a bomb, or a person lurking around a house who COULD be casing it for a burglary...

You also get more freedoms. You can operate on a non-recreational basis and make money with your drone. You also need not contact every airport within 5 miles as long as you are in Class G airspace or have a waiver. Also - it should be mentioned - you don't LOSE those abilities... Your...