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I just bought a Mavic 2 Pro a month ago, and I have done a couple test flights so far, but I’m still in my learning phase, and I go slow in order to avoid any newbie’s mistakes, so far so good. I have my licence and my drone is registered. I read the whole policy and regulation before even fly for the first time. I have my maintenance and flights logbook (on paper), but I’m looking for something less water absorbent [emoji4] like and App that would do all that, either semi automatic or manual.
Right now, the authorities gives us a break since it is fairly new, but after talking to the police, they are getting the proper instruction on small UAV and drones in order to fine us better [emoji857].
If you can’t provide any of the documentation required, it could be up to a $1000.00 per infraction; i.e. you forgot to mark you drone: $1000, you forgot your logs; $1000.00, no licence; $1000.00, fly in a controlled zone without authorization or on a basic license; up to $5000.00, flying too close or above people (except your crew); $1000.00, and if you cause and accident, up to $5000.00 and jail.
What’s my point, well, I have worked in the aviation domain for 30 years, I have seen some incidents and accidents caused by drones because some wannabe pilots had no formation and found funny to fly into birds, aircraft, people, animals and cars, etc.
So I totally agree with the new regulations and policies, although not as strict as for manned aircraft because of the altitude limits imposed to UAV and drones pilots, If you want to keep this privilege (because it is a privilege), have fun but fly responsibly and take the time to read the whole policy before ending out, wether you are and experienced pilot or newbie, the new policies have nothing to do with your skills, this is the law.
Have fun and fly responsibly.
ElectroBald
Right now, the authorities gives us a break since it is fairly new, but after talking to the police, they are getting the proper instruction on small UAV and drones in order to fine us better [emoji857].
If you can’t provide any of the documentation required, it could be up to a $1000.00 per infraction; i.e. you forgot to mark you drone: $1000, you forgot your logs; $1000.00, no licence; $1000.00, fly in a controlled zone without authorization or on a basic license; up to $5000.00, flying too close or above people (except your crew); $1000.00, and if you cause and accident, up to $5000.00 and jail.
What’s my point, well, I have worked in the aviation domain for 30 years, I have seen some incidents and accidents caused by drones because some wannabe pilots had no formation and found funny to fly into birds, aircraft, people, animals and cars, etc.
So I totally agree with the new regulations and policies, although not as strict as for manned aircraft because of the altitude limits imposed to UAV and drones pilots, If you want to keep this privilege (because it is a privilege), have fun but fly responsibly and take the time to read the whole policy before ending out, wether you are and experienced pilot or newbie, the new policies have nothing to do with your skills, this is the law.
Have fun and fly responsibly.
ElectroBald
