kloner
Aerial DP
Can one of you smarter gentleman translate this to me in simple english?
http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/notice/n 8900.207.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/notice/n 8900.207.pdf
uas regs
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Kloner,
Been doing a ton of research on this lately in an effort to start my own aerial video biz. Essentially, that document says that there are only two ways that it is legal to fly an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), either with a certification as part of a Government Agency or with an experimental airworthiness certificate. Both exclude the ability to operate any aircraft "for hire", meaning you are going to charge for it or operate as part of a commercial venture. *Edit* They also specify the requirement of having a private pilots license, alternatives to see and avoid systems that are acceptable, ETC. It is geared towards full size aircraft, like a predator drone, however. I have yet to see a multirotor that this publication should be applied to. *End Edit*
However, hobbyists can still operate "model" aircraft under this exception from 2012.
The regulations covering commercial operation of "Small UAS" is supposedly going in to effect August 2014.
Hope that helps!! It's been really difficult to figure out exactly where we stand.
Been doing a ton of research on this lately in an effort to start my own aerial video biz. Essentially, that document says that there are only two ways that it is legal to fly an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), either with a certification as part of a Government Agency or with an experimental airworthiness certificate. Both exclude the ability to operate any aircraft "for hire", meaning you are going to charge for it or operate as part of a commercial venture. *Edit* They also specify the requirement of having a private pilots license, alternatives to see and avoid systems that are acceptable, ETC. It is geared towards full size aircraft, like a predator drone, however. I have yet to see a multirotor that this publication should be applied to. *End Edit*
However, hobbyists can still operate "model" aircraft under this exception from 2012.
The regulations covering commercial operation of "Small UAS" is supposedly going in to effect August 2014.
Hope that helps!! It's been really difficult to figure out exactly where we stand.
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kloner
Aerial DP
i'm law reading retarded, wasn't sure if that was something new not talked about or not.
UAS is unmanned small. not sure if there is a difference between fixed wing or rotor.... there gonna draw the line in the sand on weight, and can't remember if it was 5 or 25 lbs, but it's in that range for uas to uav
screw the rules, them are for other people
UAS is unmanned small. not sure if there is a difference between fixed wing or rotor.... there gonna draw the line in the sand on weight, and can't remember if it was 5 or 25 lbs, but it's in that range for uas to uav
screw the rules, them are for other people
DucktileMedia
Drone Enthusiast
I glanced over it and didnt see anything related to having a camera and being illegal. it only said cameras for use of detecting other aircraft was not accepted as safe-or something along those lines. It is legal to fly indoors which is not classified as FAA controlled airspace. not a lot has changed. This does seem aimed more at full size military drones with a small section addressing hobby grade aircraft. I wouldnt worry about anything because of this. I would just be smart and safe no matter what paperwork surfaces. Just remember, the first guy to fly a drone into a real aircraft is going to be a dead man! They will not only be in jail but will also get the Multirotorforum version of a "Code Red."
fltundra
Member
Which means LOS only, no FPV flying.
Scott Drysdale
Mixmaster
UAS = Unmanned Aerial System = UAV + Ground control and support system.
LOS = Naked eye LOS here in Canada but regarded by TC personnel as limited to about 900 feet regardless of one being able to see an moderate sized MR on a clear day at a distance of nearly 2000 feet.
LOS = according to some US regulatory documentation seems to suggest that the LOS is determined by radio range where the radio signal is not obstructed such that the MR and radio signal have direct LOS (no signal obstructions) very confusing.
LOS = Naked eye LOS here in Canada but regarded by TC personnel as limited to about 900 feet regardless of one being able to see an moderate sized MR on a clear day at a distance of nearly 2000 feet.
LOS = according to some US regulatory documentation seems to suggest that the LOS is determined by radio range where the radio signal is not obstructed such that the MR and radio signal have direct LOS (no signal obstructions) very confusing.