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FAA does it again
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 9:02:38 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:11:56 -0500, John H wrote: On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:32:18 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:01:35 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote: On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 10:54:52 AM UTC-5, wrote: On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:36:13 -0500, John H wrote: http://www.modelaircraft.org/aboutama/faa-uas-faq.aspx "On December 12, 2017, President Trump signed legislation that will reverse the earlier court ruling in the John Taylor case and restore the FAA’s UAS registration requirement, including for AMA members. AMA believes that registration makes sense at some level, but has pushed for a more reasonable threshold. While we address these issues, members will be legally required to comply with the FAA registration requirement." Glad I wasn't one of the those who wrote FAA for a refund and cancellation of my number. But, I have to admit I've not been doing much flying lately anyway! I got my number for free during the initial offering but I don't have a drone yet. I am still not sure why I want one.. I justified mine by doing my own roof inspection. Actually, a co-worker had some roof damage from a storm, and when the roofing company came out to quote the work, they used a drone to inspect the damage. Easier and safer than a ladder. I am not afraid of ladders but I can get up on my roof without one. The edge is only about 7-8' off the ground. I might play with a drone out in the mangroves but if it went down it is probably gone forever. You can get them with battery warnings and a 'come home' switch. What happens if an Osprey thinks it is trying to invade his territory? ;-) I was flying mine around the neighborhood one day and when it came back in sight there were 3-4 hawks chasing it. I had unknowingly flown into their hunting path and they weren't happy. I brought it in and landed quickly. If one of them attacked I doubt the stability control on the drone could recover before it crashed. |
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