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I wonder how much time the average Mavic owners spent reading on line and watching videos about this cool machine before they purchased. I also wonder how much time the same people spent researching the laws that apply to us as hobbyist Mavic pilots. I am astounded by the number of posts where people claim there are guidelines, but no laws; Where people ask how the AMA can make rules, even federal laws, non members have to follow; Where people say the FAA cannot fine, or have any power over hobbyists; Where people ask why they can sell a drone that can fly miles away if you have to keep it in VLOS, etc, etc, etc.
The answers are easily found by a google search. All you have to do is search for Public Law 112-95. (NOT Public GUIDELINE 112-95). Open the pdf link and search for "Sec 336". That will take you to the portion titled "Special Rule for Model Aircraft". Then dig in and wade through it. A warning, it is almost one whole page long.
Thats it! One page. One lousy page! I learned to fly in 1972 in the Naval Training Command. I flew fighters for the USMC for 20 years. I flew as a captain for a major U.S. Airline. I was one of the first few dozen pilots to be rated on the B787 as an instructor for Boeing. I have a total of approximately 30,000 hours of flight time. I've flown to every continent except Antarctica. And I took the time to read the rules that apply to me and my Mavic. I think you should have the courtesy and feel the obligation to do the same.
It's ONE LOUSY PAGE.
If after that, you have questions, and you may well have some, ask, search, read. But if you haven't even made the effort to read one page, don't bother everyone else to do your homework for you.
It was an honor to serve,
Semper Fi
The answers are easily found by a google search. All you have to do is search for Public Law 112-95. (NOT Public GUIDELINE 112-95). Open the pdf link and search for "Sec 336". That will take you to the portion titled "Special Rule for Model Aircraft". Then dig in and wade through it. A warning, it is almost one whole page long.
Thats it! One page. One lousy page! I learned to fly in 1972 in the Naval Training Command. I flew fighters for the USMC for 20 years. I flew as a captain for a major U.S. Airline. I was one of the first few dozen pilots to be rated on the B787 as an instructor for Boeing. I have a total of approximately 30,000 hours of flight time. I've flown to every continent except Antarctica. And I took the time to read the rules that apply to me and my Mavic. I think you should have the courtesy and feel the obligation to do the same.
It's ONE LOUSY PAGE.
If after that, you have questions, and you may well have some, ask, search, read. But if you haven't even made the effort to read one page, don't bother everyone else to do your homework for you.
It was an honor to serve,
Semper Fi