The 400' AGL doesn't apply to Part 107 if flying within 400' of a tower or structure - I can fly to 800' AGL if over a 400' tower, for example. My 107 license is good for 55 lbs. What right does NY have to nullify that on a state-wide basis, not that I'll ever fly a 55 lb UAV, but that's not the point. The 100' above private property also raises questions. The FAA regulates airspace, not states. Yes, there are redundancies and unnecessary items in this proposed law as well as far as reasonable expectations of privacy, harassment, etc., which just makes it very poorly written. Again, I'm not sure if I've found the full text of the proposed law, but I do not see any mention of commercial operations in what I have read.
I didn't think NY restrictions were that bad. Guess I expected worse Great reference website
Sure... I'd trust the information on this site....
Question: Do I need to register my drone with the FAA?
If you fly for commercial purposes, yes. If you fly for hobby/recreational purposes, no. Previously, the FAA had required all drones to be registered, however a court ruling struck down this requirement for hobbyists in May 2017. This is still a developing situation, and U.S. Congress is reportedly looking to legislation that would expand the FAA’s rulemaking authority in this regard.
This is no longer true. I believe it President signed a bill into law, that had this registration in it, and now it's back to the way it was before May. You need to pay the $5 for the FAA#, and adhere it to each drone you fly over .55 lbs to 55 lbs.
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Yes, I know. I pointed this out because people seemed to be buying into what this site was pushing. Obviously their information is incorrect.
You would be under the wrong impression.I'm from Ohio & was under the impression I didn't have to register.I just fly fly for hobby/recreational purposes.Thanks
The US Constitution, the First Amendment allows you to do this. You just can't be in violation of legal law.Does anyone know of a different set of rules for "selfie drones" or any drone being used in a "selfie" capacity.
Recently, my wife and I were in Seattle where I later found there is a city ban on all RC flying devices. We put my Mavic Air up about 10 feet from us and about 4 ft high to take a picture in front of the little cottage that we stayed in. We were in a garden setting, not endangering people or property and yet according to Seattle law (at least my understanding) we could be prosecuted for illegal operation of an RC Airborn Device. It seems "logical" that a different set of rules should apply or am I missing the point?
I have been looking for somewhere for clarification about flying a drone very limited altitude and distance (i.e. 30 ft high within a 30-40 ft radius) just for the purpose of photography on either my own property or public land for "selfie" type family photos etc. I can't find any regulations other than the standard 400 ft limit VLS and not endangering property or people. Does anyone know of a different set of rules for "selfie drones" or any drone being used in a "selfie" capacity.
Recently, my wife and I were in Seattle where I later found there is a city ban on all RC flying devices. We put my Mavic Air up about 10 feet from us and about 4 ft high to take a picture in front of the little cottage that we stayed in. We were in a garden setting, not endangering people or property and yet according to Seattle law (at least my understanding) we could be prosecuted for illegal operation of an RC Airborn Device. It seems "logical" that a different set of rules should apply or am I missing the point?