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This seems really contrived... Should be a visual registration number and ADS-B out for everything over a pound or so like every other aircraft in existence (p

This seems really contrived... Should be a visual registration number and ADS-B out for everything over a pound or so like every other aircraft in existence (per the ADS-B 2020 mandate[1]) [1]some restrictions apply

opwieurposiu 7y ago
On page 100 they explain why they do not want to use ADS-B. Basically, ADS-B does not currently have a way to transmit the location of the control station and has trouble at low altitudes. Also they are worried about too many drones saturating the spectrum for manned aircraft ADS-B. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2019-28100.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.g...?
- AWildC182 7y ago
  Why are they worried about the location of the control station? This seems a lot like regulation for the sake of regulation. The pilots won't really have access to this information in flight if it's not broadcast on ADS-B so why even bother? This is an ADS-B problem not a drone one and this is coming from a pilot rather than a drone operator. If they're really worried about frequency saturation just broadcast at low powers so aircraft are notified through the point to point system when they approach a drone.
  - CrazyStat 7y ago
    > Why are they worried about the location of the control station? So that the cops can find the guy who's buzzing the airport runway with his drone.
    - AWildC182 7y ago
      Which will only effect people who follow the rules?
      - CrazyStat 7y ago
        Most people buy commercially available drones rather than building their own, and it will be illegal to sell drones (over 250g) that don't adhere to the regulation.