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    The Drone Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017

    On March 15, 2017, Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced federal legislation entitled the Drone Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017.1 The proposed legislation seeks to address growing concerns regarding personal privacy violations anticipated by (or...
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    sUAS Pilot Looses Lawsuit (Shotgun Case)

    Judge rules in favor of “Drone Slayer,” dismisses lawsuit filed by pilot
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    CFR means Code of Federal Regulation. Anything within these CFR's, is Federal law. When in doubt, call your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) manager - They and only they have the legal authority to ya or nay your flight requests and gave the power to enforced the regs (eg issue...
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    Sorry but 14 CFR part 107.2 is a federal regulation - VLOS is in there.
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    I've been busy so I haven't had time to read all the interesting replies to this post but in two to three weeks I plan to reply to most and give my answer(s) to why I think this flight was/was not in compliance ;) Also, as I said before, get off the NPS kick, it's not the answer here but just...
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    Finally someone brought up VLOS! I don't know why everyone is so stuck on the NPS issue (esp. the OP), its not the answer - The NPS argument that is. ... and Drone Police? Your not it but I know who is ;) LOL
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    We all do - LOL Some intentionally and some not but DO NOT LEAVE EVIDENCE on YouTube or sites like this --- And esp. on your own biz page - Doh!
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    I'm sorry to see you guys are taking the bait. I'll give a hint to the problem: The answer has nothing to do with the NPS Memo and yes, I have the authority to give the answer. Cheers.
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    I doubt you would be breaking the law and here is why; If b4UFly shows your on the edge of being 5mi from an airport, most likely your farther away than that. B4UFly is still beta and its development is overseen by the FAA. I know that they are adding buffering/padding to the range (IK I'll get...
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    I completely understand what your saying. I don't want hobbyist to become more restricted as it is and I hope everyone learns to participate by abiding the current regulation so there isn't more restrictions imposed on all of us. This is repeated history: It's the same path for drone pilots are...
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    The quote given by kodiak1120, "from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service" was not referenced from the NPS Policy Memo, PM_14-05 which is still valid until the FAA develops the regulation (It's coming in Q3, 2017). His quote is missing vital wording contained in the...
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    Drones Threatened Nuclear Facilities

    "Drone aircraft recently carried out unauthorized intrusions over Air Force and Navy nuclear facilities, and the incidents pose a growing threat, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command disclosed to Congress Wednesday." Interesting info: Inside the Ring: Drones threatened nuclear facilities
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    New Ultra-Efficient Battery Announced

    This will be big for the drone industry - More so than the electric car industry: "94-year old Lithium-Ion battery inventor unveils new ultra-efficient glass battery" Read more: 94-year old Lithium-Ion battery inventor unveils new ultra-efficient glass battery
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    The Statue of Liberty with my Mavic

    Advisory Circular 107.2, Chapter 5, Part 107 Subpart B, 5.7, VLOS Aircraft Operation The remote PIC and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the small UA at all times during flight. Therefore, the small UA must be operated closely enough to the CS to ensure visibility...