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Licenses don't stop people from being reckless, but they do help in creating a culture of educated safety. If anything they are good for banning you from operat

Licenses don't stop people from being reckless, but they do help in creating a culture of educated safety. If anything they are good for banning you from operating the vehicle when you get caught breaking safety laws. Sir, I'm going to need to see your drone license and registration...

colechristensen 11y ago
All you have to do is make the seller of drone equipment legally liable for any and all damages for equipment sold to unlicensed operators. Investors and insurance companies will make sure the sellers require licensing, and the legal liability will keep users in check.
- deckar01 11y ago
  You don't need a license to purchase a motor vehicle. You are required by law to have insurance and registration to operate it, both requiring proof of a valid license. When you let your insurance or registration expire your license can be revoked, but that doesn't mean your vehicle gets revoked. Vehicles are property. Driving is the dangerous activity that requires licensing, not owning property.
  - colechristensen 11y ago
    Yes, you do. Most states require dealerships to verify insurance (and if it isn't a state law it's usually dealership policy) before letting you drive a car off their lot – having insurance requires a license. If the transaction isn't happening with a dealer you likewise still need a drivers' license to register the vehicle, and registration itself is a legal requirement.
- hippich 11y ago
  heh... i am assembling racing "drone" right now. few parts from china through ebay, some bolts and 3D printed body, tape, solder and glue... I can tell you - it is pretty straightforward. No this kind of regulation help avoid accidents, but prosecuting reckless pilots using existing laws (what this dude did is prohibited already)
nekopa 11y ago
waves hand in front of officer: "Those are not the drones you're looking for. Move along."

colechristensen 11y ago

All you have to do is make the seller of drone equipment legally liable for any and all damages for equipment sold to unlicensed operators. Investors and insurance companies will make sure the sellers require licensing, and the legal liability will keep users in check.

deckar01 11y ago
You don't need a license to purchase a motor vehicle. You are required by law to have insurance and registration to operate it, both requiring proof of a valid license. When you let your insurance or registration expire your license can be revoked, but that doesn't mean your vehicle gets revoked. Vehicles are property. Driving is the dangerous activity that requires licensing, not owning property.
- colechristensen 11y ago
  Yes, you do. Most states require dealerships to verify insurance (and if it isn't a state law it's usually dealership policy) before letting you drive a car off their lot – having insurance requires a license. If the transaction isn't happening with a dealer you likewise still need a drivers' license to register the vehicle, and registration itself is a legal requirement.
hippich 11y ago
heh... i am assembling racing "drone" right now. few parts from china through ebay, some bolts and 3D printed body, tape, solder and glue... I can tell you - it is pretty straightforward. No this kind of regulation help avoid accidents, but prosecuting reckless pilots using existing laws (what this dude did is prohibited already)

nekopa 11y ago

waves hand in front of officer: "Those are not the drones you're looking for. Move along."