Oh yay... Glad I don't live in Orlando.
Orlando approves new rules for drones
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Orlando approves new rules for drones
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Oh yay... Glad I don't live in Orlando.
Orlando approves new rules for drones
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And I don't mean near airports... Everywhere elseI heard the FAA truly only has jurisdiction from 500 feet and above. Is that true?
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That's great information! Thank you for compiling it.In the USA, the airspace between 83' and 500' is a gray area, especially since drones have convoluted the question.
The FAA argues that it “has authority to regulate aircraft in U.S. Airspace” at any altitude because Federal law states that the FAA “shall develop plans and policy for the use of the navigable airspace and assign by regulation or order the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. 49 U.S.C. § 40103(b)(1).
Even if navigable airspace does not extend to the surface, the FAA has argued that it may regulate below navigable airspace because it can prescribe regulations “on the flight of aircraft for navigating, protecting, and identifying aircraft” and “protecting individuals and property on the ground.” 49 U.S.C. § 40103(b)(2).
Until we see a court case that addresses this problem, it will continue to be interpreted in many ways.
Wouldn't be such a bad thing. If you have a license that establishes that you are a safe operator, it would end a lot of bullying and harassment from rogue law enforcement.You could assume that at some point, every operator will be required to be licensed and there will no longer be a "hobbyist" category.
Wouldn't be such a bad thing. If you have a license that establishes that you are a safe operator, it would end a lot of bullying and harassment from rogue law enforcement.
An operators license would be the best thing that could happen to the hobby. Have you ever had to show your automobile drivers license to buy a car? Retailers would have no obligation to check anything like that... maybe I am purchasing for a family member... I wouldn't need a license to do that. It would show authorities in the field that you have been trained and passed a knowledge test in order to safely operate one. Can you imagine if we just decided to do away with all licenses of all types? It is clear there is a need for it.Would be a terrible thing and nothing would change, in my opinion. I think it would cause more problems than it would solve. You'd have to what? Show proof of license prior to purchase, you put the obligation to follow the law in the laps of the retailers? Not likely.
An operators license would be the best thing that could happen to the hobby. Have you ever had to show your automobile drivers license to buy a car? Retailers would have no obligation to check anything like that... maybe I am purchasing for a family member... I wouldn't need a license to do that. It would show authorities in the field that you have been trained and passed a knowledge test in order to safely operate one. Can you imagine if we just decided to do away with all licenses of all types? It is clear there is a need for it.
Have you ever had to show your automobile drivers license to buy a car?
I never have yet. Either way, it would not be something needed to purchase it... only to operate it.