But you can't get a permit (notification actually) if LAANC isn't available. Best case scenario, you can pull up B4UFly and show them it's clear airspace.Yes...I was "suggesting" that it might be good evidence that "it says I'm ok to fly here"...
But you can't get a permit (notification actually) if LAANC isn't available. Best case scenario, you can pull up B4UFly and show them it's clear airspace.Yes...I was "suggesting" that it might be good evidence that "it says I'm ok to fly here"...
So it sounds like the Metrolinx guy was mistaken?@Robert Prior
After a few coffees and some more searching I found this info.
The London FIC was called by a drone pilot in the area. They had no knowledge of MetroLinx or CN having any restricted airspace in Ontario that would effect RPAS flights. If the NAV CAN portal / App approves the flight in controlled airspace and you have the correct permits / permission to operate on the ground you are good to go. A courtesy call or email to Metrolinx / CN to let them know of the operation might be a good idea.
Yup, I live by this rule when flying my drone. Just because you can does not mean you should.So it sounds like the Metrolinx guy was mistaken?
I fly either a Mini 3 or a Mavic 2 under basic rules, so either don't need approvals (sub-250 g) or not in controlled airspace.
Wasn't planning on buzzing a train, but I do want to get an overhead shot of a train whizzing by underneath, probably from 50+ metres to avoid turbulence.
That is the real problem. You can be legally right but still get arrested by some cowboy cop. I am confident the railroad in question has/had no right to prevent a person from launching a drone outside of the RR land and flying over as long as they followed FAA regs. That said, the RR cop might still have cuffed and arrested the pilot. Maybe lose a lawsuit down the road but who wants that hassle? Not me.Did you watch the video I posted from Russ at 51 drones? That was a regular cop that confronted him. Wonder what would have happened if Russ did not be as nice as he was.
Ok guys and not just you @akdrone but I’m sick of all the anti LE comment’s in this. You never know as Barney as I read many callThat is the real problem. You can be legally right but still get arrested by some cowboy cop. I am confident the railroad in question has/had no right to prevent a person from launching a drone outside of the RR land and flying over as long as they followed FAA regs. That said, the RR cop might still have cuffed and arrested the pilot. Maybe lose a lawsuit down the road but who wants that hassle? Not me.
Old story from a lawyer friend, which he heard in law school.You can be legally right but still get arrested by some cowboy cop.
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