I'm getting ready to take out my Mavic Pro and some 1/8 and 1/5 land RC vehicles for some summer fun. I kind of heard about the US drone laws they had but never paid attention to what was going on here in Canada. I've owned my Mavic for over a year now and enjoy flying it. I started off with a micro drones few years ago. I've been reading numerous of posts on this site and others about these laws and the exam that is mandatory. Many are saying these new exams are not aimed at hobbyists but more towards professional pilots. So I have a few questions because after all I crawled up from under a rock.
1. If I'm required to have my drone registered will I also be required to have my 1/8 and 1/5 nitro, gas and LiPo battery power vehicles also registered in the future? These vehicles reach speeds of 80 km/h. If not controlled by a competent individual these can enter a road and cause a major crash. I see this more of a issue than a drone colliding with an airplane.
2. I see many kids and adults flying kites in parks throughout summer. The professional kites can reach 200-300 feet. Will these also be regulated?
3. Many individuals are purchasing drones and have no idea of any laws. After all these look like toys to many and it doesn't even cross someones mind that an exam is required to operate it. Now lets says they go out and fly and get approached by an individual of authority. Will they be ticketed and fined on the spot for not knowing?
4. Who will be policing these laws? How will I know if someone that just doesn't like the sound of a drone comes up to me and asks me for my registration? What kind of badge do I have to look for so I know they are legit MOT/TC employees?
1. If I'm required to have my drone registered will I also be required to have my 1/8 and 1/5 nitro, gas and LiPo battery power vehicles also registered in the future? These vehicles reach speeds of 80 km/h. If not controlled by a competent individual these can enter a road and cause a major crash. I see this more of a issue than a drone colliding with an airplane.
2. I see many kids and adults flying kites in parks throughout summer. The professional kites can reach 200-300 feet. Will these also be regulated?
3. Many individuals are purchasing drones and have no idea of any laws. After all these look like toys to many and it doesn't even cross someones mind that an exam is required to operate it. Now lets says they go out and fly and get approached by an individual of authority. Will they be ticketed and fined on the spot for not knowing?
4. Who will be policing these laws? How will I know if someone that just doesn't like the sound of a drone comes up to me and asks me for my registration? What kind of badge do I have to look for so I know they are legit MOT/TC employees?