What would happen if somebody in the U.S. had a 249-gram drone and wanted to attach a small accessory that would add a couple of grams? Technically, a drone over 249g is supposed to get registered. What if they didn't register it? Is there a Drone Police that drives around with a gram scale in their trunk who would write you up a ticket on the spot? Would you get fined for every gram over 249? ?
Awesome question .
I stick to all the rules and regulations as much as I can .
But I have read many posts on the forum about mini’s mostly and extra bells and whistles being added to them .
Eg some of the skins can put you over the 250 limit or prop covers , landing gear etc .
I’m going out on a limb here but does the average cop know the difference between 249 and 252 g , I really don’t think so .. I mean is there a tolerance factor like every other piece of engineering out in the world .
I have to agree with you 99,89726 % !!.
Also what real trouble can a gram here or there make if you get involved in a collision with something??.
So I don’t believe it’s a safety issue in any way .
I’m not exactly sure why we drone flying people ,self included get so intricately involved in all of the regulations right down to a gram .
So like I said before I totally agree with all the rules and regulations and I try to understand and follow them ,
But I fly because it’s totally awesome, it’s fantastic hobby but a gram here or there isn’t going to stop me flying .
Many of us are hobby people,so relax a little and , make sure you’re having fun !!!
These are my personal thoughts .