Wally Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Don't worry, not everywhere... Yeah, sure. All drone operators follow the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingBuma Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 The video below was shot form the DJI Inspire 1 drone. Multiple drones in the air, you'll see some in the video. (@ 2:49, 3:35, 3:43, 5:46) An easier, safer, and more cost-effective way to do it. Moreover, it’s much less annoying to the public and drones take great video too. '>https://youtu.be/FWXiswL39zc iChris, In the context of this incident, fliming for a news crew, wouldn't being hired by the news station to provide a drone camera/footage be commercial use? And require an appropriate exemption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChris Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) iChris,In the context of this incident, fliming for a news crew, wouldn't being hired by the news station to provide a drone camera/footage be commercial use? And require an appropriate exemption? That’s correct, currently for Work/Business the Section 333 exemption is required. As of April 2016 over 5,000 exemptions had been granted. Most of which, were granted to people new to hands-on aerial photography. However, the Section 333 exemption was just a stopgap to get the ball rolling. August 2016 the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System will operate under the small UAS rule (14 CFR Part 107). Recent 333 petitioners will receive the following letter: Recent Section 333 Petitioners Will Receive This Letter Pilot Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old Must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center+ Must be vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) +A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR part 61 and has successfully completed a flight review within the previous 24 months can complete a part 107 online training course at www.faasafety.gov to satisfy this requirement. Aircraft Requirements: Less than 55 lbs.Must be registered Operating Rules: Class G airspace*Must keep the aircraft in sight (visual line-of-sight)*Must fly under 400 feet*Must fly during the day*Must fly at or below 100 mph*Must yield right of way to manned aircraft*Must NOT fly over people*Must NOT fly from a moving vehicle* *All of these rules are subject to waiver Edited June 29, 2016 by iChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChris Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Yeah, sure. All drone operators follow the rules. Due to the gross misuse and ignorance with regards to this technology, right now it’s a free for all; however, more and more venues are becoming restrictive, especially the more popular public parks and recreational venues. Increased enforcement of no-fly rules (unless you have a special use permit): Golden Gate Park Presidio of San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge National Parks - Fines from $70 - $1,000 City and County rules similar to the following: (which that sign quotes): Sec. B14-51.2. Regulated activities. (at) The following activities could interfere with and/or be potentially dangerous to others using the county parks. Therefore, these activities must take place in specifically designated areas. Also, a special use permit for the following activities is required. (1) Any animal-pulled cart or wagon.(2) Self-propelled (gas motor or other drive) model airplanes, boats or other model craft.(3) Hang gliding, parachuting, parasailing or hot air ballooning.(4) Hard ball baseball, lawn darts, archery and golf.(5) Downhill mountain bicycle racing. Edited June 29, 2016 by iChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Air operations were shut down several times on the Cedar fire this last week, in Arizona, due to "drones" in the fire traffic area and near the fire line. They announced that they'll be prosecuting anyone caught flying drones near the fires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r22butters Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Well there's a new job for someone. Riding in the back of a fire service chopper with a riffle to shoot down any interfering drones in the area,...ooo' someone call Ted Nuggent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 There's no riding in the back of anything, once the unmanned aircraft violate the TFR and the fire traffic area. Air operations are shut down, compromising everyone's safety on the fire, as well as fire objectives, and threatening crews, equipment, property, and lives. That said, one of the best uses of an aircraft isn't shooting down unmanned toys, but finding those using them, for detention and prosecution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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