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In the US, the FAA makes a distinction between recreational and commercial usage. For example, it is perfectly legal to take pictures of your home from a radio-
by asynchronous13 12y ago
In the US, the FAA makes a distinction between recreational and commercial usage. For example, it is perfectly legal to take pictures of your home from a radio-controlled vehicle. But, if you sell those pictures, now you've broken the law -- even if you are selling the pictures well after the flight. (Don't try to apply logic, it doesn't make sense)
The FAA controls all airspace in the US. It's not true that they don't control airspace below 400ft. However, FAA has published guidance for operation of radio-controlled vehicles that includes altitude restrictions.
- laumars 12y ago> The FAA controls all airspace in the US. It's not true that they don't control airspace below 400ft. However, FAA has published guidance for operation of radio-controlled vehicles that includes altitude restrictions. I didn't say the FAA don't control airspace below n feet. I appreciate my wording was rather vague, but by "involved" I meant that model plane pilots don't require prior permission to fly in the aforementioned airspace (presumably bar some caveats such as whether you're sat next to an airport). Above a certain altitude and you need that area submitted and signed off as a flying club / whatever. Below that altitude and you can basically just fly your models on an adhoc basis. Again, I accept I could be completely wrong on this so appreciate your input :)