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Have you guys noticed how many car rims have been ruined, trash cans and mailboxes have been backed into by lady drivers? My wife does not read this forum of course.

IMHO I still say that Drones under a certain weight (all recreational types, ex: under 10 lbs)should be exempt from any commercial regulations. But ALL drones should be regulated for the safe use of airspace. I feel that the FAA should not be burdened with responding to a complaint that Joe Blow...

Drone pilots need to realize that there are enough "drone haters" out there that the FAA does not need to watch Youtube. Our culture today has many that find joy in reporting you to the authorities. It makes them feel special, relevant, a justice warrior. It gives their otherwise irrelevant life...

Seems like I recall that the last SC update was only beneficial to Mavic Air 2 owners and that some reported issues after the update when using the SC with the Mavic Pro 2. I did the initial update then reversed it. I guess I'm leery of these updates and their impact to Mavic Pro 2.

I understand your point. My view is that if an actor is set on doing something illegal or defy the regulations he will do so and not care anything about the law. I do think that your point has some merit concerning SAR. Exemption strictly based upon Class G understandably may not be the right...

I cannot think of one reason why the general public needs to have access to my location while flying my drone. I'm not concerned about my physical location being available to the FAA or Law Enforcement. I have my doubts that it's practical for real-time location to be of much use.(most flights...

No doubt. On this forum and others including Facebook groups the Mavic Mini crashes are dominate. I'm not surprised. Low cost entry, easy to put into the air, many view as a toy, many fliers who do not take the regulations seriously.

I agree. Each situation is most likely different and there is no one way to solve these types of encounters. Common sense needs to be used. I do think trying at first trying to deescalate the encounter is wise BUT I would never forfeit my rights for someones lack of knowledge. Aircraft...

IF the mini 2 is compatible with the smart controller I will purchase it BUT only after all you guys buy one and confirm it's capabilities and work out the kinks. ?

I suspect the $15,000 value included the camera.

I wonder how many of the confiscated drones were budget priced drones like the Mavic Mini. Human nature typically causes us to be a little more serious with things we spend big money on.

And if you post drone footage in the hopes someone will by you lunch you need a 107. I predict this issue of commercial or not on YouTube or other social media will fade from the FAA concern or at least never be enforced. Too many more important drone issues to solve IMHO.

And in the process you no doubt learned more about safe drone operations. Win Win.

Very good explanation. I'm not anti FAA in fact I'm somewhat sympathetic to the challenge they have in this fast drone technology advancement. Airspace safety should be the sole focus IMHO. I also don't think the majority problems are with commercial guys. My view is that the largest concern...