My local news station is running this story on their website and a video version on the broadcast tonight.
Dangerous Drones - Their focus is on the drones, specifically near fires, which we've had our share this year. This causes aircraft to be grounded. Only once to do they mention 'somone' flying one, but says flying it near the airport is violating the airspace rules. BUT they don't mention the possibility of LAANC authorization. And I don't see anything in there where they could refer pilots to the FAA for the rules.
EDIT: I went to the station website to basically say pilots fly the drones. Some pilots may not fly by the rules, yet some pilots may not know the rules. I provided some of the FAA drone website links in hopes they could "Balance" their story. Maybe nothing will come of it, but I thought it was right to do. I'll let you know if I hear anything back. (not holding my breath)
Dangerous Drones - Their focus is on the drones, specifically near fires, which we've had our share this year. This causes aircraft to be grounded. Only once to do they mention 'somone' flying one, but says flying it near the airport is violating the airspace rules. BUT they don't mention the possibility of LAANC authorization. And I don't see anything in there where they could refer pilots to the FAA for the rules.
EDIT: I went to the station website to basically say pilots fly the drones. Some pilots may not fly by the rules, yet some pilots may not know the rules. I provided some of the FAA drone website links in hopes they could "Balance" their story. Maybe nothing will come of it, but I thought it was right to do. I'll let you know if I hear anything back. (not holding my breath)
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