Why I Fly

[Recoveryone]

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[GFields]

Thanks for sharing@

 

[sarahb]

Good demonstration up to the point you launch your drone and not even looking at it. Wow. Not a good example there.

 

[Recoveryone]

Good demonstration up to the point you launch your drone and not even looking at it. Wow. Not a good example there.

Why do I need to look at it, will it need my help by throwing it up in the air?

 

[sarahb]

Why do I need to look at it, will it need my help by throwing it up in the air?

Last I checked, the FAA expects it. Go ahead and make light of it. Bad habits are hard to break. It is just disappointing to see you demonstrate like its ok

 

[Recoveryone]

Last I checked, the FAA expects it. Go ahead and make light of it. Bad habits are hard to break. It is just disappointing to see you demonstrate like its ok

Last you check!!! please show the reg that state that the PIC is require to watch the UAS take off???? not that I'm taking anything light, but don't quote the law if you don't know the law!

 

[sarahb]

Last you check!!! please show the reg that state that the PIC is require to watch the UAS take off???? not that I'm taking anything light, but don't quote the law if you don't know the law!

Not that it would change your mind or point of view, but this would fall under VLOS. Furthermore, without looking, you launched your drone with no consideration of what may be directly above or around it.

As I said earlier, although you agree with it or not, it unsafe to do what you did That's my point. It saddens me that new pilots see this from one who is a seasoned pilot and think that is ok.

A new pilot my launch their drone like that and fly right up into a powerline, a tree, or something else.

I'm finished discussing this. You know I have a valid point. I'm not trying to make you look bad just pointing out a concern!

 

[Cafguy]

Part 107 regulations require the pilot in command to maintain visual reference with the Drone at ALL times. Sorry but you needed a spotter (evlos).
Love your videos tho and i am a subscriber, Keep,them coming. just chiming in

 

[Recoveryone]

Not that it would change your mind or point of view, but this would fall under VLOS. Furthermore, without looking, you launched your drone with no consideration of what may be directly above or around it.

As I said earlier, although you agree with it or not, it unsafe to do what you did That's my point. It saddens me that new pilots see this from one who is a seasoned pilot and think that is ok.

A new pilot my launch their drone like that and fly right up into a powerline, a tree, or something else.

I'm finished discussing this. You know I have a valid point. I'm not trying to make you look bad just pointing out a concern!

I understand your concerns, I can assure you I take all the pre-flight procedures to ensure the safety of my flights.
In response to VLOS, once the aircraft is in the air then the rules of VLOS apply. I know were the aircraft is at and what direction it is heading at take off, which is the definition of VLOS. But to keep things in perspective, what is the role of the PIC when flying an autonomous flights (mapping). Simply monitor the flight.

 

[sarahb]

flying an autonomous flights (

Same rules apply.

 

[Bad Santa]

Yeah, I'd be one of the first to bend a rule and even I think that was highly irresponsible for him to take off and fly for at least a minute without even looking at the drone OR the screen.

But, I prefer to give the benefit of the doubt and think we just can't see his spotter. (yeah, right!)

Considering there was a bird that flew directly through his flight area, his eyes should have been on the display at the very least.

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

It was a good video. However, not only was he not watching the drone as it took off, he was not watching it as it flew his mission as he was talking to the camera making the video. Not only would wires be a possible hazard, which I don't think they were in this case, but as he was watching the camera while flying the mission, he was not able to see other flying hazards in the area, birds (one actually flew behind him), other drones possibly in the area, or manned aircraft approaching. VLOS means WHILE FLYING even when in autonomous mode. What we don't know is if he has a VO, or a VLOS waiver. The OP makes good videos and maybe to enhance those videos for new pilots he should mention VLOS and any mitigating actions he is taking such as a VO or Waiver.

Additionally, there were barriers up in the area indicating a possible hazard for traffic. Yet a truck drove through the area passing right next to his drone. If the driver did not seen the drone, it could have been crushed. I actually received a 6 month long job because the previous operator had his drone launching from a parking lot with no protection and it was ran over. Expensive mistake when a few cones could have prevented it.

Finally, although this video has some issues, I think it is still a good learning video for new pilots should they read and learn from the comments.

 

[Recoveryone]

Wow, I guess people see what they want to see. Can someone pin point the time where a bird flew and if it was close to the drone?
2nd, when the drone launched I was standing next to it and walked away to not be hit with any debris, while I continued to speak I took a look at my screen which was in my hand the whole time and you could hear it over the mic.
3. The scene was cut to the landing, so how did any see or know I didn't watch the flight at all?
4. My area's are mainly closed off from civilian traffic as you could see from the barricades, so no worry about traffic
5. If someone was going to hit/run over my drone they would have needed to run over the GNSS system also which was inline with the center median of the roadway, so anyone veering into my equipment would be doing a lot of explaining into why?

I apricated the concern of my flight operations, but it may serve all if questions are asked instead of accusation made of violations that don't exists.

If your concerns are about my qualifications let me list them for you
Part 107
FEMA Certified
CISEC inspector (Covers all 50 states & a dozen or so area's outside America)
OSHA 30 Certified
NPDES Inspector
QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitoner)

So if you feel I have violated any FAA rules, OSHA rules, or my COA for SBD airspace please reach out to the appropriate agency and file your complaint.