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The FAA has created a lot of FUD by not drawing clear lines on what they don't control. I'm a private pilot with rotorcraft rating as well as frequently a pass
by ratsbane 12y ago
The FAA has created a lot of FUD by not drawing clear lines on what they don't control.
I'm a private pilot with rotorcraft rating as well as frequently a passenger and there's nothing I'd rather not have happen than a DJI Phantom through the windshield, and I don't think the FAA's actions are helping. By attempting to ban actions that are clearly not unsafe they're promoting disrespect for the law and crippling development of the drone industry in the U.S.
What they need to say: no UAVs above 400' AGL or within a mile of airports, or whenever aircraft are operating in the vicinity (without mitigating controls). The commercial/non-commercial distinction is irrelevant.
- commandar 12y ago>What they need to say: no UAVs above 400' AGL or within a mile of airports Actually not far off from the model aircraft provisions of the FAA Modernization Act, except that the requirement is getting in contact with ATC if you're flying within a 5 mile radius of an airport. Agreed that the commercial/non-commercial distinction is totally arbitrary.