I Love my Mavic 2 Pro, But a Little Exasperated :/

[Anisoptera]

My husband bought me a Mavic 2 Pro for Christmas thinking I could take my photography to a new "level". I then began reading the FAA rules, ok, cool. I registered as a hobbyist, (for now) & bought the ID stickers from reclaim drone, no big deal they blend. I'm well over 5 miles (I live in the middle of nowhere) from a small airport in NV and find I can't fly without FAA approval - (class e controlled airspace) my local airport manager laughed when I phoned him - it was an interesting conversation lol. I'm 59 years old, I'm cautious, responsible, I follow the rules, and I can't fly anywhere near my home. So I guess I'll study for the 107 certification that will allow me to utilize LAANC auth which I can't use as a hobbyist.

 

[Starz]

If you are past the five mile limit, something else is wrong. Unless you plan on trying to make $ with a drone, you may want to research a little more. The key word there is “trying”.

 

[Mossiback]

Well over 5 miles from an airport in the middle of nowhere. Sounds like the perfect place to fly. Enjoy your new hobby!

 

[53-63-6f-74-74]

Which airport is it? How do you know that you are actually in Class E airspace? Have you looked at the VFR sectionals to determine that you are in airspace that extends to the surface? It seems unlikely that this would be the case if you are in a rural area and over 5 miles from the nearest airport.

 

[charliesRig]

Drive Farther out from the middle of Nowhere and see if you can fly might be a setting issue
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[Kokopelli633]

Does anyone know the actual legalities of a Drone in Class E?, it's my understanding that Class E is only controlled for IFR flight and VFR flight remains uncontrolled, one could certainly argue that drone flight is VFR*


*except for those range leaderboard kiddies and other idiots, but apparently rules don't apply to them

 

[53-63-6f-74-74]

Does anyone know the actual legalities of a Drone in Class E?, it's my understanding that Class E is only controlled for IFR flight and VFR flight remains uncontrolled, one could certainly argue that drone flight is VFR*


*except for those range leaderboard kiddies and other idiots, but apparently rules don't apply to them

It's true that IFR flights are controlled by ATC in Class E and VFR crafts are not, but this really has nothing to due with drone flight. You're still in controlled airspace if you're in Class E, but it would be difficult to get into Class E unless it extended to ground level, and this is usually only in close proximity to an airport or near navigational aids. That's why I am interested to see what airport the OP is referring to.

 

[sar104]

Does anyone know the actual legalities of a Drone in Class E?, it's my understanding that Class E is only controlled for IFR flight and VFR flight remains uncontrolled, one could certainly argue that drone flight is VFR*


*except for those range leaderboard kiddies and other idiots, but apparently rules don't apply to them

Under Part 107 flying in surface Class E requires an authorization or waiver. Under Part 101 (for now) there is no general restriction or authorization requirement - just the requirement to notify any airports within 5 miles.

 

[1bonedaddy]

SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts look it here

 

[Anisoptera]

Which airport is it? How do you know that you are actually in Class E airspace? Have you looked at the VFR sectionals to determine that you are in airspace that extends to the surface? It seems unlikely that this would be the case if you are in a rural area and over 5 miles from the nearest airport.

I'm using the Airmap app, which tells me I am in controlled airspace. The airport is Tonopah, NV Airport

 

[Anisoptera]

SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts look it here

Thank you for the link!

 

[Anisoptera]

If you are past the five mile limit, something else is wrong. Unless you plan on trying to make $ with a drone, you may want to research a little more. The key word there is “trying”.

I'm an artist, and I take my own reference photos for paintings. This drone will enable me to get a completely different perspective, and reach places I am physically unable to get to. So, nope, I don't plan on trying to make money "directly".

 

[1bonedaddy]

Thank you for the link!

As long as you keep it under 400 ft and 5 miles away from an airport or flight path or National Park, just fly it and enjoy.

 

[Anisoptera]

As long as you keep it under 400 ft and 5 miles away from an airport or flight path or National Park, just fly it and enjoy.

Thank you so much! Now, just need the weather to cooperate. Beautiful picture!

 

[1bonedaddy]

Thank you so much! Now, just need the weather to cooperate. Beautiful picture!

Your Welcome also wishing better warmer weather.. here is another link you can look up each place for local laws and UAS 33 Drone Accessories: Favorites from Expert Drone Pilots
as well as taking them to other counties to shoot

 

[1cmathis]

I'm well over 5 miles (I live in the middle of nowhere)

So many people say they are in "the middle of nowhere", it must be really crowded?

 

[Anisoptera]

So many people say they are in "the middle of nowhere", it must be really crowded?

LOL - My closest Walmart is 177 miles away. I save a lot of money

 

[Starz]

Howard Hughes I think got married there?

 

[Anisoptera]

Howard Hughes I think got married there?

Yes he did, at "David's L & L Motel" since demolished.

 

[AR15Keef]

Howard Hughes I think got married there?

Not related to the thread, but my grandfather worked with him after he got back from WW2. He really was a weird guy, according to my grandfather.