Do you flight by law regulations?
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Mostly yes. Some times I catch myself going higher then its allowed. And last time when I went to Greece, I didn't find any police station near me to provide them my approved flight lists.
I TRY to all the time.
VLOS is a chore at times, especially on an overcast day that's great for some photography but tough to see the drone.
I'm going to install some strobes to help. I hope.
VLOS is a chore at times, especially on an overcast day that's great for some photography but tough to see the drone.
I'm going to install some strobes to help. I hope.
The more you look for rules, the more you will find or even make up. I am currently hiding in a box hugging my drone.
Futuramille
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regarding law...
It looks to me like an FCC HAM tech license doesn't cover making money (commercial) drone wise.
what FCC license level covers a commercial endeavor?
I fly both fpv quads and DJI for footage.
It looks to me like an FCC HAM tech license doesn't cover making money (commercial) drone wise.
what FCC license level covers a commercial endeavor?
I fly both fpv quads and DJI for footage.
AMann
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In the US, I sometimes reset my altitude restriction to fly more than 400 feet higher than the elevation from where I am standing, and I always fly legally.
(While flying within 300 feet or so above the side of hills).
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AMann
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sdold
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None, there's no FCC equivalent to the FAA license that you would need.
twoheadlines
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Why would you not - fly within general aviation law!
As UAV pilots we do not do our cause any good, when on one hand we flout the aviation regulations to suit the moment, but on the other hold out that the law gives "us rights".
Do any of us unwittingly fly outside the law? I'm picking there would probably not be one person who can put hand on heart and say they do not.
For example, to fly above 122 metres is NOT flying legally, and resetting the altitude restriction to achieve that purpose could see the consequences being played out in a way that might never have been intended, with potentially there being little or no excuse for such a premeditated action. Unwittingly straying 100 metres inside the 5km radius of unattended airstrip though is more likely to attract the attention of a passing seagull well before being slapped with some sort of "please explain" being served up by the local aviation authority.
I am suggesting that to some degree, maybe "Chatham House rules" should apply - what happens in the room, stays in the room. Broadcasting to the world an action that is obviously breaking laws might not be such a wise move. Sodom and Gomorrah comes to mind!
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As UAV pilots we do not do our cause any good, when on one hand we flout the aviation regulations to suit the moment, but on the other hold out that the law gives "us rights".
Do any of us unwittingly fly outside the law? I'm picking there would probably not be one person who can put hand on heart and say they do not.
For example, to fly above 122 metres is NOT flying legally, and resetting the altitude restriction to achieve that purpose could see the consequences being played out in a way that might never have been intended, with potentially there being little or no excuse for such a premeditated action. Unwittingly straying 100 metres inside the 5km radius of unattended airstrip though is more likely to attract the attention of a passing seagull well before being slapped with some sort of "please explain" being served up by the local aviation authority.
I am suggesting that to some degree, maybe "Chatham House rules" should apply - what happens in the room, stays in the room. Broadcasting to the world an action that is obviously breaking laws might not be such a wise move. Sodom and Gomorrah comes to mind!
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Gee, isn't everybody already fully aware that the FAA watches this and all other Drone related forums, Facebook groups, vlogs etc like a hawk. Message to anyone who doesn't believe it - "pull your head out of the sand".
You might have found a better myth than that of Sodom to make your case however to the extent the sentiment is that it might be advisable to avoid publicly attesting to wilful disregard of applicable law I think you have nailed it.Why would you not - fly within general aviation law!
As UAV pilots we do not do our cause any good, when on one hand we flout the aviation regulations to suit the moment, but on the other hold out that the law gives "us rights".
Do any of us unwittingly fly outside the law? I'm picking there would probably not be one person who can put hand on heart and say they do not.
For example, to fly above 122 metres is NOT flying legally, and resetting the altitude restriction to achieve that purpose could see the consequences being played out in a way that might never have been intended, with potentially there being little or no excuse for such a premeditated action. Unwittingly straying 100 metres inside the 5km radius of unattended airstrip though is more likely to attract the attention of a passing seagull well before being slapped with some sort of "please explain" being served up by the local aviation authority.
I am suggesting that to some degree, maybe "Chatham House" rules should apply - what happens in the room, stays in the room. Broadcasting to the world an action that is obviously breaking laws might not be such a wise move. Sodom and Gomorrah comes to mind!
Yes, I do. Biggest thing is to know them, or where to check at FAA, if I have a question.
Restrictions get more ridged as violations occur... start by registering your drone.
sdold
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Likely only the ones that are into drones themselves and are wasting time on forums at taxpayer expense ;-)
Wrong, they actually hire people who specialise in trawling social media to keep an eye on what's happening out there. CASA in Australia has been doing it for a while now and got the idea from the FAA - or so I have been told.
Drone instructor welcomes CASA crackdown and social media trawling to prosecute illegal flying
LOL- got the idea from the FAA? Captain obvious would have thought to look at social media.
They still need more than a YouTube video to get a conviction. Assuming the operator isn’t stupid enough to make admissions. Thinking about it though they probably aren’t very bright flying illegally and posting the footage.
Not necessarily - there are plenty of references to this topic. Excerpt from one such article follows:-
"If a video is introduced as evidence in a criminal trial in California, the video:
1. must be relevant to the case
2. must demonstrate or prove something about the case
3. must be authentic in a way that can be verified by a video expert
Video surveillance has been a tool of retailers and property owners for decades, but only recently have some criminals started shooting videos of themselves committing crimes, uploading those videos to YouTube or broadcasting live, and even bragging online about their criminal exploits."
Can YouTube Videos Be Used As Evidence?
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