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This link is pre-part 107. The date on this is 2015. It wasn't until June of 2106 that part 107 was created. I would imagine intent went away at that point and the official "Furtherance of Business" definition started. This took away intent and basically states that if the image is used in...

I think the key here is "The furtherance of business" aspect that the FAA uses in their designation of a part 107 commercial pilot. I have heard a video (wish I could find it) where a member of the FAA was asked many of these questions. Ultimately, the answer was that even if you don't take any...

My understanding is that according to the new rules put into effect, the FAA has 6 months to put the test together. This would mean that they have until November to start administering the recreational pilot test.

The tricky part is that the FAA considers commercial use any flight done in furtherance of business. So, while you may not actually be making money using the drone, if you use it to make money elsewhere such as a monetized YouTube channel or reference photos for architecture, etc. you still may...

You are being totally ridiculous. Firstly, you are comparing two totally different things. Secondly, even if all the stats you are talking about are right, it really does't mean much in regards to the conversation we are having. There are a ton of differences between actual planes and UAV's...

We were talking about safety and not death. I can’t remember the last time an innocent bystander was harmed much less killed by a plane falling out of the sky unintentionally. Looks like you are in the minority as far as this poll is considered anyway. Like I said, Agree to disagree with your...

I guess we will just have to agree to disagree. And for the record, there have actually been documented incidents of people being hurt by drones. Not too long ago a baby at a playground was hurt by an out of control drone. Pretty bad cuts on the face and lips. 30 second google search yielded...

There is a HUGE difference between flying over a crowd at 3000 plus feet vs. 40 or 50 ft. You are comparing apples to oranges.

I I would agree with this if the drone is falling straight down. Typically, unless a drone loses all power, a drone will erratically fly side to side trying to regain proper flight. I am a registered and insured pilot and while I probably am in the minority, I don't believe you should be...

This is a reason that I am typically not an early adopter of any type of technology. Waiting until the glitches are worked out saves me a ton of headaches.

Regardless of all the bickering back and forth, banning things doesn't solve the problem. Whether you are talking about guns, drones, or drugs. People who would use these thing illegally anyway are usually the most dangerous ones. A ban will not stop them. People who take the time to learn and...

I have to agree. As a fairly new member of this group, even though I am a somewhat seasoned pilot and have my part 107, I'd be hesitant to post an issue I was dealing with. I'd be annoyed by all the negative commentary. We all were new at this once. Just because you have some time under your...