Rules for Drone Hobbyists - 2019
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- The new rules for hobbyist/recreational drone pilots are now in effect. Here is a summary of everything you need to know! This description will be updated as any changes are made to the regulations.
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Subsection(a): Limitations to qualify as a hobbyist/recreational pilot: 2:31
Authorization with LAANC/FAA Portal: 3:10
Class G (uncontrolled airspace): 4:02
Aeronautical Knowledge Test and proof: 4:37
Marking of aircraft: 5:28
Operations at fixed sites: 5:52
What is a fixed site?: 7:12
Flying a drone over 55lbs: 8:10
Updates to these rules: 8:20
Subsection (e): Endangering National Airspace System: 8:45
Subsection (f): Making changes by the FAA: 8:53
Aeronautical Knowledge Test details: 9:06
Definition of CBO: 9:23
60 second summary of these rules: 9:49
Closing: 11:13
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Everything said in this video applies ONLY to the U.S.A. Thanks.
World update next! lol
51 Drones exactly the point which was missed at the beginning of the video 😃 😉 nice video though
I have a DJI mavic pro what must I do?
So if my 10 year old child wants to fly her drone she has to pass the test as well???
@@damatrixss I know, it's ridiculous, but until they define that, then yes. I would suspect there will be a 3rd class of drones that would fit in the "toy drone" category.
Russ My Brother, Thank you for keeping us all posted on what's going on, your knowledge and willingness to spend the time to help educate us drone Pilots is invaluable.
I’m a drone owner who is already a reluctant flier because under the old rules I’m 200 ft inside controlled airspace but could walk to the end of my block and take flight. Thanks for the updates.
Fly safe
My god, Russ - you’ve done it again! Thank you so much for investing your own time to slog through the paperwork and keep us well informed. You’ve created a hub where we can always go to get clear and current info that affects us all. I cannot overstate how important your contributions are. Thank you again, please don’t ever stop, and keep flying!
Thanks for the info 51 Drones! MOST everyone appreciates what you do for us and the community!
95% of the people who need to know about these new regs won’t even be aware of them.
Good because these are completo shitto 😊 sup FPV fam?!
Any sane person should be looking for regulations when they buy their drone. When you register it as you're supposed to, you get emails from the FAA when things change.
If you're following the rules they help you continue to follow the rules.
Kind of like gun laws, especially in cali.
@@Pianodog42 Problem is there is barely any outreach from gov't. There are times were it is intentional, people break laws and don't even know it.
@@Pianodog42
metalglasses07 is right so stop worshipping these regulations and prenteding it's not a huge anchor
When I saw the title of this video, I hit play, subscribe and rang the bell. I currently fly Bugs B5W. I used to fly Bugs B2C but now I enjoy the tiltable camera for different angles.
Thanks for compiling these videos, Russ. You are the go-to source for these FAA updates and save me and a lot of other guys a huge hassle.
Outstanding job Russ! Thank you for reading and deciphering all the information for us. You have been doing a great job with the channel. Always informative and entertaining.
Great summary Russ. Agreed that knowledge is key to the future success of this hobby and profession! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Kelly!
Some rules for FAA too, from a hobby RC pilot: 1. Do not approve airplanes without fully understanding how they (do not) fly. 2. Do not trust the manufacturer's claim that only minor changes have been done not requiring full pilot certification, when such obviously is needed.
3. Fly the planes you approve yourself, before issuing the certificate. 4. By following rules 1-3 hundreds of lives can be saved. / Safe flying!
Great point!
737 max reference. Ouch! :)
Yep...spending too much time worrying about evil 252 gram toys flitting about likely cost people their lives....
@@steve_beatty Amen.... Whose organizing a protest?
Ramblings of the nonsensical OldFart !
Started with the P3Pro, then Mavic Pro in 2017 for Thailand, China, Japan, and now Mavic 2 Pro in 2019 for Korea and Vietnam. With all these new regulations, I rarely fly in the states, when I do its usually some very rural area or a friend's large backyard.
I always fly with discreet, not through or over large crowds, and away from airports.
Oh good... I can pay to take this test when I go in to pay for my Kayak paddle license. Maybe I can renew my sidewalk walking permit and pay my air consumption tax while I'm at it.
They have autopay.. It's so convenient! The government really cares about us. /s
Just make sure your heart rate doesnt exceed the predefined point established in the walking permit or you may end up with a big fine. Also your air consumption tax probably will increase drastically from walking down the sidewalk.We may need to hire a specialist of some kind to fully explain the details of all this...
Just, stfu
The US was a mistake
You already do pay for these other things through federal income tax, property tax, sales tax, state income tax...
The FAA is turning us hobbyists into outlaws. Nice
Just like firearms, lol. Welcome!.
Land of the free. Home of the brave. We have more laws, regulations and prisons than Russia.
Obeying the laws for drones is painfully simple and they're not asking for anything unreasonable - $5 registration, respect FAA airspace, and now maybe pass an online test to ensure you're not a danger to others and have some understanding of the space you're operating in.
Who's actually policing this? Is the FAA really doing that? Are they out looking for illegal drones at parks, urban areas, countrysides, my backyard? I've been to those places and I don't see FAA guys waiting to bust me...just don't see them.
Really, how active are they in regulating and enforcing all these new rules they keep setting up to crack down on the drone community or are they just bureaucrats coming up with new legal language to justify their government cheese paychecks.
@@Pianodog42 the test costs 150 dollars my friend.
Russ, as usual, thanks so much for keeping us all informed! Doing all that super dry reading is a service to us all! :)
Fly safe
You are providing a great service to the drone community and helping awareness for safety of the general public. Well done! Thank you!
Well done Russ ! You have great tutorial videos but you really have a great knack for staying on top of the rules. 👍👍😎😎
Excellent wrap of the rules. I'm in class D air space and pretty much doomed on flying maybe 20 feet up in my backyard. My Mavic Air does is a good handheld camera, though.
Not flying in Class E to the surface basically means you can't fly in any town with an airport that has published instrument procedures. This is a huge limitation.
Love your channel and your style! You've become my favorite drone person. This is a valuable video for a newbie drone flyer like me. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! Great info. Can't wait to find out if the test is free, passable, and how many people will actually complete it.
In my opinion, it should be free, online, and cover the hobbyists laws ad nauseum. I just needs to drive home safe drone operation, staying under 400 agl, and not interfering with people and manned aircraft.
This I agree. Most people just buy their drone, and fly it. Unless there is a big warning on the side of the box saying you gotta register it, most people won't know you gotta do that either. Or the fact you can't fly in national parks and whatnot. I've recently gotten a midrange toy drone (Holy Stone HS700) and been researching like mad the past couple days to see where in Michigan I'm restricted from. Looks like not too much thankfully, but I still took the time to check. So some online skills course, would be beneficial for people to understand the rules before something does happen by accident.
The one they rolled out for ATV usage years ago was free for the first month or so, followed by a steady $10.00 price tag. The test was very easy and allowed for correction or retesting. I dont see this being much more then that.
I got my 107 last year in anticipation of the FFA in acting new rules for drone pilots and passage of a test for recreational pilots. I think this is going to seriously diminish the consumer drone industry. I wish the FAA would have offered some level of airspace (below 100 feet, within a radius of 300 feet horizontal, outside controlled airspace) where anyone could fly and no test was involved as a starting place for new drone flyers. The current runs make flying in your own backyard below the treeline illegal if you don't pass a test and register your drone.
It does seem like the government has it out for consumer droners...new rules. I just wonder if these rules will actually be enforced. Not sure if they are or will, in real life.
Been flying drones for over a year -- mainly DJI -- and have yet to see the FAA men or women enforcing anything...don't see them at all.
I'm wondering if the FAA owns the air that you breathe. There shouldn't be aircraft flying through your backyard below 100 feet that you have to yield to.
@@brianwilson1446 In addition to being a drone pilot I have a private pilot's license with instrument rating. I'm all for rules that make sense but some of the current airspace rules that cover low level line of sight flying are idiotic. Techically I can't fly a drone in my backyard to treetop level. The extend to which this rules apply is ridiculous and ultimately unenforceable.
It's looking to be less onerous to buy and register a firearm than a 251 gram toy plane...
Rule #1 don’t get caught
sloflo crossfire and a 1W vtx from the front seat of my car. 100% RSSI for 3miles plus, on 25mW! #CatchMe
I always laugh from about 1-2 miles away. So they might see the drone but have no clue where I am. :p.
@@stupidshethead420 LOL! thats bananas!
Exactly. What is a cop going to do when they see my drone and want to check my paperwork? If they think they are going to look around and see me flying it, they are only kidding themselves. I didn’t buy a drone with a 5 mile range to fly at less than 400ft AGL and VLOS 😂.
I talked to several policemen here in Houston and they told me looking for drones is down close to barking dogs. They have other things to worry about since we had 2 policemen killed this past week here in Houston.
Controls are needed and change is painful. Thanks Russ for taking the time to let us know - what's, what with the ever changing government control of our lives and hobby's.
Thanks for helping us get a better understanding of the new FFA rules.
Thanks for the update Russ, although it sounds like bad news. I’ve had a Mavic pro for about a year and a half now and truly enjoy flying it just for fun. I don’t mind taking a test, but I’m like you. I hope it’s online and not expensive. The drone was expensive enough to buy so I’m extra careful and very cautious when I fly. Besides I’m an old dude (58) Ha! So I don’t do any crazy or stupid stuff. Thanks for your channel. It’s been a great help for when I was new to flying a drone. Keep up the good work. I’m glad to see your channel is growing. Take care😃
Ditto exactly what you said. Everything, except I'm only 57
So I can still fly a kite, right?
LoL
as long as it doesn't have an RC controlled camera attached to it. No shit read the rules carefully, you need 107 for that
For the moment.
If it's under 250g.
As long as is in the line of sight!!!!!!🤣😅😄😎🙄😶😨😭😞🤠☠👾👽💩🖕👀
My drone identifies itself as a bird so I guess I'm exempt😂
Lolol
ROFLMAO
I think my drone is a Sovereign Citizen...He doesn't follow rules. Lol
Yeah, now days you can do that! Lmfao!
LOL!!
Passed my part 107 test. Thanks for the study guidance advice.
Big congrats!
Above 400 feet all these events at AMA RC clubs for go way higher then 400 feet with Turbine jet's and gliders in Class G airspace.
And at each event, they're probably obeying local ordinances and getting proper permits.
This is very helpful. Thanks for making this video.👍
Russ, I think this is all a great first step. I'm sure things will evolve and change and maybe even be relaxed somewhat through trial and error with the FAA. I'm also sure that the "Test" will also be changed periododically as these things do change. I base that on my years as a Ham Radio Operator and Volunteer Examiner. Every 4 years the test pools are reexamined and updated for the 3 classes of ham licenses. Now for the Hams once you are through the class of license you desire you just renew every 10 years. I don't think that will be the case here. I just hope the FAA doesn't see this as a Money Grab as we are seeing with Vanity Call Signs as the FCC is attempting to make currently. Bottom line for me, Glad I'm getting my 107 when we get home from vacation. Great job breaking it down and making it easy for all to understand.
Thanks Russ. Perfect timing , woke up grabbed a cup of coffee and watched your vid from start to finish. Well done. Big thanks, keep up the great work. Much appreciated.
Imagine if potential drone buyers had to mandatorily watch this vid before purchase, they would say forget it 30 seconds in haha.
Hey Will, I imagine you are 100% correct. As a matter of fact, this new set of rules has me thinking of permanently grounding my Mavic Pro. I'd consider selling it, but who in their right mind would want to buy it?
@@finallyitsed2191 So am I right in thinking I might be able to get a good setup on ebay for nothing
Brendan, It's always people doing stupid things that causes more regulation. Unfortunately, posting it on UA-cam has turned that into a fad. Look at how many years people have been flying RC airplanes without regulation... and they actually flew them at airports. What I'm concerned about is even more regulations, mandatory licences, and worst... liability insurance. That always takes the fun out of things. We'll all probably be back to flying kites in the end.
Justin, Bzzzzzz Sorry, incorrect. Nothing is about the only thing you can get for nothing. That said, some things can often be bought for a deal.
exactly it's horrible horrible for business I can't even fly my drone now until they come out with this test and update the system!!
The closest place is 50 miles away that has authorization. And the organization probably wants you to pay to fly your freaking drone!!.
Unbelievable they should have let us keep doing what we're doing until the test comes out....
Basically in a nutshell what they're trying to do is stop everybody who has not taken a test yet from flying to get permission..
They should have not announced this or made any new rules until they had the system and the test ready..
So basically thousands of drone users are grounded with a paperweight!!!
Good video sir, but my stance is; No test, no license, no registration...nothing.
I will not comply. I will not be bullied out of my hobby.
I'll fly safely, endanger no one, and use common sense as I have for the last 5 years.
Your stance won't help if you're doing everything "right" in your mind and are accosted by law enforcement because someone calls them on you (with or without good reason). Suddenly you'll find yourself bullied right into anything from a $30,000 fine to 3 years in jail.
I became a hobbyist back in March by purchasing a Mavic 2. As far as I can tell, the only thing changing here is that I'll need to pass a test online (assuming it's just online, it may be at a FAA facility) and that I need to be more aware of restricted airspace and get permission from a website when it's active - but I avoid restricted airspace when I fly anyway. I've already got apps on my phone to work with current airspace regulations and am registered ($5) with the FAA as a hobbyist.
They whole point of this is to make sure the skies aren't filled with chuckleheads who think it's fun to fly over airports (causing massive disruptions in travel; see what happened recently in the UK), idiots who think it's cool to harass people with drones (see too many UA-cam videos), or anything in between.
None of this impairs your ability to enjoy flying your drone. Having to register my car and be licensed doesn't impair my ability to enjoy my car. Having to pass a background check doesn't impair my ability to enjoy shooting my gun at the range. These are potentially dangerous things that need some amount of regulation. Nothing they're asking for is over the top.
@@Pianodog42 Good. You comply with each and every rule. I have dealt with FAA rules for 19 years and seen many people regulated, ruled, and licensed out of existence even though they were endangering no one.
You on the other hand began your relationship with the FAA what, 3 months ago? The overall picture will come to you years from now.
@@Robnord1 I'd be genuinely interested in hearing about who/what was regulated out of existence.
My understanding of these regulations doesn't make them seem any harsher than getting a driver's license and there are millions of legal drivers on the road.
Aside from flying over 400', within X miles of an airport without permission, or inside national parks - what can't you do that you could do before?
@@Pianodog42 In 1999 my buddies and I flew ultralight aircraft under part 103. Cheap, fun, with a few simple regulations and no fees whatsoever. Fees, licenses and over regulation forced thousands out of the sport, including myself. Even when I spent thousands upgrading my aircraft and self to the FAA imposed 'sport pilot' status, it became apparent the rule book would keep getting thicker and the fees and licenses more numerous...so I quit. BTW, it all started exactly as here in RC hobbyist land, with registration and minor fees.
Your second question requires me to state specific regulations I may not be in compliance with. We won't go there. ; )
@@ChopperChad That's right. Now if an owner dares to add a few instruments and maybe a parachute recovery system for greater safety, it's game over the minute they exceed 254 pounds. I knew folks who actually skimped on glue during construction or flew without enough reserve fuel...all for the fear of being ramp checked and fined. None for me thanks. I would fly paramotors if still able to run though. That looks like mega fun. : )
The 400ft. ceiling applies to the tops of structures also. If you have a 300ft. building (roughly 30 stories) you may fly 400ft. above the bldg. or 700ft. above AGL. And 400ft. horizontally from the bldg. Of course other factors may come into play. You must stay 500ft. below cloud cover.
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Thanks for doing my homework and keeping us informed. Your my go to for the new rules. Thanks.
Always my go to for the newest rules and regs! Keep up the good work
Hey thanks for all the time you spend to help explain these rules. I love watching you videos.
Great informative video. Do you know what a turist coming to the USA for holiday (with a drone) should do? Especially the bit about passing a test. Thank you
Extremely helpful, Thank you
Great video. I like the use of LANNC for hobbyist. . Does this mean all airports must participate in LAANC? I remember when i first set up my DJI spark the app had me answer some simple questions before i could fly. I'm hoping the test is something similar. If the FAA wants to charge for this test, hopefully it is part of the FAA registration process. Keeping my fingers crossed
Fingers crossed
From the FAA rules You can fly during daylight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) or in twilight with appropriate anti-collision lighting. Minimum weather visibility is three miles from your control station. The maximum allowable altitude is 400 feet above the ground, higher if your drone remains within 400 feet of a structure. Maximum speed is 100 mph (87 knots). So you can fly 400 feet above a structure.
All I need to know is if the 250 Gram registration requirement is still implemented. I dont see anything on the FAA.Gov site stating the weight requirement for registration. I did find a document listing aircrafts that would or wouldnt require registration but that list is not formally approved by the FAA and is very vague.
Can’t believe how the RC community is just bending over and take it like a champ!
It's not as if there was a choice.
Money talks in Washington and the hobby community has no one to speak up for us.
They wouldn't even let the AMA in the committee that drafted the last set of rules.
Michael Jordan lawsuits, right and left and hell yeah there’s a chance for change. It’s until they affect or bother someone with big cheese that this will change. You’ll see.
Uhgg rulez! Man I just got into it finally after watching drones on UA-cam for like 3 years. I’m registered and have less than 10 flights under my belt. I want to kee going but dang.
sell it, give it away, or soon u'll be in hand cuffs!!!!!!!!!
For private pilots the floor, minimum above ground level, is 500 feet. So, 400ft AGL for drone ceiling is to avoid collisions with air traffic controlled aircraft.
Knowledge is a conduit! GOOD Video!
Thankfully we own large farmland , over 200 acres in middle of nowhere. No airports or helipads for at least 100 miles. I’ll continue flying my planes as I always have safely. Good day all and safe flying 😉
The bad thing for a lot of others is maned air fields and helipads are popping up all over. Look on B4Ufly, and airmap and look at all the controled zones. 1 aircraft in a private airfield 5 miles around it.
Daniel Crockett agreed. Half if not most are closed airfields to.
Well good for you.
@@danielcrockett5461 I'll be using this link: bestdronesforme.com/drone-no-fly-zone-airspace-map-faa/#US_AIRSPACE_MAP_2019_8211Drone_No_Fly_Zone_Airspace_Map. It seems like a good balance between airmap.io and some guys field that had something land 5 years ago. For example in St. Louis, I want to know about the 5 miles around creve coeur, which is a real airport, but I don't care about the twenty farmers in wentzville that claim to be airports.
Lucky guy!😣
The 400ft. AGL limit is definitely exactly what it says. Above Ground Level. If you launch your drone from the top of a 400ft. building you are already over the limit!
wrong
@@silbay , no I'm afraid you are wrong. But I won't argue with you!
That is very incorrect.
Kim Banker
You are right. As simple like that.
@@51Drones Please elaborate on how it is incorrect.
I am Airline Pilot Rated (ATP). The term AGL means Above the GROUND...not above buildings. Period! Buildings have absolutely nothing to do with altitudes as described in FAA rules. Cheers! Love your vids!
Good info. I'm for the exam. I'm a pilot for a living but play with rc and got s mavic. I have always been afraid that someone will do something stupid that will really restrict uav/rc. I had to dodge one in a Citation once. Came close enough to see that it was a phantom. Phantom in the windshield or the engine would not go well. This was class e airspace about 3 miles out over a construction site. Around 1200ft.
that's why we are here with all this gov. interference
So it also sounds like I can't take off at my house anymore. I live 4.5 miles away from a small town medium size airport zone D airspace(747s can land here but only like 5 a month). Always went away from airport outside of 5 mile radius. Looks like that is over.
IT'S JAIL TIME FOR U MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!
We have a private landing strip near us and it takes up a lot of space for some jackass to fly in ever so often. The strip is not well maintained and the grass is generally high. It's bullshit for some rich dude to take up space for his hobby and interfere with others' hobbies.
I believe rules are to be interpreted in a lenient matter, sometimes a lean on one side and sometimes I lean on the other. Just to damn many rules.
Thanks for Sharing. Very easy to understand and that’s appreciated.
I recently just got into a DJI mavic pro. When I registered and updated the firmware, done after 5/16/19, it automatically had me do said aeronautical and safety test before being able to fly the drone.
I believe “AGL’” is defined as, “The height measured with respect to the underlying ground surface”, so NOT the height above an obstacle. (ie: building)
Maybe so, but I’m just quoting the official FAA interpretation from an aviators perspective. Not sure how that will be interpreted going forward.
Good vid. I'm a DJI Spark owner and I try to fly with respect.
Thank you for the update. Job well done! Do I understand now we need to take 2 test of which 107 is part of?
No. If you have 107, you won't need the other one, as I understand.
400 AGL is term used to define how far you you are above sea level. If your elevation is 650 feet above sea level you can fly 1050 feet above sea level. A building does not increase the sea level. New Orleans for example has areas below sea level. If you are flying in an area that is 10 feet below sea level, then you can only fly at 390 feet above sea level.
Russell, There seems to be some confusion when FAA uses the word DRONE, As an officer of an RC fixed wing flying club some of our members think that the FAA refs apply to only DRONES and not fixed wing RC aircraft, So I wrote to FAA fo clarification. Their answer was: UAS = fixed wing aircraft = DRONES.
Just thought I would mention this as it has been a discussion point in our AMA sanctioned flying club..
Enjoy your videos
I do believe it states Multi Rotor aircraft
Screw their rules, I do what I want.
Fly droners, fly!!!
Machine Shop Inc. ... It is a felony.
kxlf.com/cnn-national/2019/05/29/drones-are-hurting-rescue-efforts-in-tulsa-as-dangerous-flooding-continues/
@@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011 "A felony for a drone to damage or interfere with a manned flight." - Again, if you are flying responsibly then you won't put yourself in a situation where this will come up.
Cold417 ... Manned helicopters can be anywhere and almost everywhere outdoors that drones fly below 400' agl. Yes, responsible drone pilots know this.
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I appreciate the breakdown and want to go against the chorus of people complaining. I don't think there's anything wrong with some regulation on a hobby that has so much potential to cause property damage, bodily harm, or disrupt airports. I take my drone flights seriously and have some pride in it.
Thanks for the information russ!!
So if I'm not in G airspace I can't fly my 60g mobula7 at all until the faa decides to get the site up at which time I have to get permission every time I want to spend 5 mins flying at 30 ft around my house. Awesome...
???
Whatevers......
It ain't happening☻
Thanks Russ for staying on top of these important things! I'm working on my part 107 so not terribly bothered by this, but I wonder how quickly things would change if every hobbyist called their local control tower when they want to fly with their kids in their own back yard? Larger, heavier drones should certainly be regulated and require training, but there should be exceptions for smaller drones that weigh half of what a goose might. SMH
Tie up their phone lines and see what happens next!!!!!!!!!!!
They'll just give a blanket NO!
Great video, thanks man!
The new DJI update prevented me from flying because I was within the five miles radius of an international airport. I live in the outer perimeter of said airport and it's not a plane path. DJI gave me an option of taking off but had to get a code in order to do it. I had to log in to DJI and agree to abide by the rules set forth and essentially absolves them from liability if something happened.
Sounds like you need some third-party software.
What about staying under 250 grams...including battery. My understanding is that you don't have to register your drone if it's less than 250grams.
My understanding is that you don’t need to register a drone under 0.55lbs or 250g as long as you’re a hobbyist operator. However, when it’s available, you’ll be required to pass the aeronautical knowledge & safety test regardless of the weight of the drone.
@@RoadtoSolitude Complying with their regulations is not giving them the bird.
Well that really screwed over rc glider pilots. Not too many thermals below 400'.
Yeah glider pilots will not comply with this 400 feet crap!
@@AirbornePICS I suspect your right. Hopefully there will be change or exception to the rules.
It screwed over all fixed wing and heli pilots. Notice it only started happening when these drones hit the market. Then ALL RC aviation got lumped in with them.
When I took my pilot test you had to be something like 200-250ft above any house or buildings. You are also not to fly in downtown areas(which is where most tall buildings are).
My advise, climb up on a hill or mountain. The you can fly over all the ground below you and still have 400ft to play with above you.... Loop hole in the law
Real good info, thanks for sharing.
What's next rules for underwater drones SMFH
No droning near manned submersibles.
It would be great if the government would put as much effort in fighting crime. U.S.Army retired. I am also a disabled veteran.
"Fighting crime is racist" is what everyone is saying these days!
Crime is business now a days just like politics. THEREFOR ITS ALL CRIME NOW.
Very informative thanks for the update
I have the bebop 2 drone and live in Florida I use this for car club videos what do I need to keep flying
Just convinced me to not buy a drone. Cancel the birthday gift for my grandson too.
Government over reach.
Totally agree
If flying responsibly and within regulation is a deterrent to people getting drones, I'm okay with that. I knew things were going to get worse when someone shut down an airport in the UK by flying around it.
Don't give up! Giving up is what "they" want you to do. More responsible drone ownership will normalize it from the bottom up, and make onerous regulation difficult or impossible.
Plus, it's so much fun :)
Unless the rules have changed drones under 0.55 pounds are exempt. The drones you find in the toy section of many stores are well under the 0.55 pound limit.
Yeah, I think I'll stick with RC ground vehicles until the dust settles over this recreational RC flying stuff. It is a shame as I was going to get a drone or airplane just to fly on/over my own property.
The 4th and most dangerous branch of government -the regulatory branch.
AGL? leaves me to wonder if that is AGL from where you are standing / controlling your drone, or if the topography around you is such that if there are hills around you is it ground level from the top of that area.
Russ thanks again. I answered my questions by searching the ole internet. thanks.
You know, some poor Americans actually think they live in a free country, what a concept!
hehe
Some of us. However some us see through the bull.
AT least i dont live in the EU, but yeah its bull.
You like too many others are misunderstanding the context of what "free country" meant. Do speed limits make us unfree? What about laws on trespassing? Do laws prohibiting shouting "Fire" in a movie theater infringe on your 1st amendment rights? Do laws prohibiting you from owning a bazooka and dynamite infringe on your 2nd?
@@brianpeck4035 technically yes.
In Australia, there's rumours of a licence fee and annual registration fee of $50.00 for each model and $10,000.00 fine for non compliance, looks like a money grab for more bureaucracy. I have been flying for 15 years in total safety, very sad now.
The fees and regulations are not to make money for the governments; they just print more money when they need it.. The fees and threats of fines are to keep newer non-commercial pilots out, and to drive out existing RC pilots.. There's an agenda; it's to make flying hobby drones and planes out of existence because the feds want to give this airspace to someone else, like commercial drones; welcome the era of increased regulation to support commercial drones from Amazon, Fedex, UPS, etc.. These are the folks that are lining the pockets of politicians..
Mad Dawg SPOT ON BROTHER!
Question. What constitutes a drone? My understanding is any UAS, which would include fixed wing as well as quads.
Has the magic for weight changed for regristration? It was like 450 grams or about a half pound. Anything that weighed under and you were free to fly underr 400ft away from airports and military instillations
The going over 400 AGL in certain situations of going above structures is only for Part 107 Pilots.
“Home Zone Droning”
In regards to recent FAA red tape: there still isn’t much that accurately addresses how typical drone yard flying (or within trees) and “below treetop height” shouldn’t be treated the same as other flights even near airports. My mother’s house is near but not the takeoff path of a local small airport and when I fly around her yard or even high enough to inspect her leaking roof I’m still way below the tops of the trees on her lot and around her neighborhood. When will this important distinction be addressed? It will only save the FAA the time and hassle of not having to cover these low-risk flights.
My point is they DON’T even recognize “Home Zone Droning” as a “thing”. They don’t even discuss or touch on how different flying in your yard and around your house is compared to long higher flying. It’s much safer and if you’re flying below treetop level you’ll not be risking a manned aircraft in any fashion.
“Home Zone Droning” is typically low risk and if defined, described and designated properly can simplify hobby flying for everyone!
Just my opinion! 🤔👍😊
That's where Google and Jeff Bezos et al come in. I'm sure their minions are working hard to make sure the distinction continues to be ignored, because having to "watch out" for our toys while delivering a package or photographing my driveway for "street view" would slow the flow of money into the pockets of the 1%.
Home zone droning and flying is all I want to do.
When I read your comment I kept checking to make sure I hadn't written it! We want "Home Zone Droning".
LMAOF……..That's HOME ZONE!
This was a very informative video. Has the FAA made any progress yet in development of their online aeronautical knowledge and safety test for recreational flyers? Have they announced any updated implementation date? Thanks!
Info much appreciated 👍
As a licensed pilot, AGL is "Above Ground" so 400' is the limit. No exclusions. Structures are not a consideration.
I'm pretty sure you are incorrect on this one because aircraft pilots have to fly either 500 feet or 1000 feet above an obstacle depending if it's in a congested area or not.
To bad. You use to be able to fly higher than 400 fly if you were within that distance of the structure you were trying to video which made for some great shots. No more with the new regulations.
It's not my limit. I worked my ass off for my drones and I'm not gonna mark my drones, and follow their rules which will continue to increase. If they're just gonna keep making more and more regulations, then I say they pay each of us back a certain percentage of what we've invested into our hobby or business. And i do mean each of us because some have spent thousands of dollars on their drones so new rules are basically taking away some of the features which make the cost of the drone so high. And what are so many people afraid of who just decide to sell their drones and stop doing what they enjoy just because some dickheads made up new rules? Everyone who does that is doing exactly what the gov wants, and also making their job easier. They use the same plays over and over again. Just drilling more and more fear into people's heads that bad things will happen to them unless they follow their rules. Unless you're flying around things or places anyone with common sense knows not to, then what's there to be afraid of? They want us in constant fear. Even if a cop bothers you about flying your drone wantin to see papers and shit, that type of cop is most likely the biggest coward, and needs the uniform and gun to feel masculine and probably needs it just to walk out the front door each day, as long as you don't bitch out to him and speak like you know what's up, they're not gonna do shit. The only thing I worry about sometimes is flying over the homeless camps and tweakers and having one of them shoot my drone outta the sky with a BB gun so they can try to sell it.
Bob Jensen I think you are confusing two different things. As Martin said, the rule is 400 ft AGL. Meaning drones are only allowed to fly 400 ft from the ground period, full stop, end of story. 400 AGL does no include height of a structure you took off from.
@@erik_cruz current rules let the Drone pilots fly above an obstacle if they were within 400 feet of it in other words if you came up to a 500-foot building you could legally fly civil hop level of that building if you were that close I believe that's what the current rules imply
flying my Tiny Whoop in the front yard is now illegal? A solution looking for a problem.
Are you serious? Unless your 'Tiny Whoop' can fly more than 400' altitude, nobody really cares.
I have a question: how do you interpret the phrase "...within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace..." (at 3:13)?
If we were talking about the "normal" Class E airspace designations (like down to 1200' or 700' AGL, or 0' at non-towered airports), then wouldn't that just be "...within Class E airspace..." (without the "lateral boundaries of the surface area" part)? And since E covers just about everything laterally, what's the point of the "lateral boundaries" and "surface area" words? In other words, any flight would need prior authorization and complies...
And I do appreciate all the work you've done to follow and understand the many factors affecting drones.
There are already fixed sites marked in blue dots on the UAS Facility Maps. These sites are all AMA sites that were already “made known to the administrator”, so there is no need to call ATC at all when flying at those sites.
Actually there is a leaked ATC memo from this week that shows basically they want no conditions for which UAS operators call ATC at all. ATC will basically give 0 info other than to direct you to FAA websites m
Screw this, I'm preparing for the Part 107 test now.
I only hope this will be an online test, I have no time to waste to go to some sticking Gov office
Ya i looked still no online test. But they are looking for people to give the test. So i hope its online. The only place that does tests for part 107 is 4 hours from me. Maybe manufacturers can just built the cost in to the price of drones. FAA mentioned they want them apply to give the test.
www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=96839
Awesome video 51 Drones!!!!!! Question, I cannot find anything on how long you have to register your drone from the time you buy one, do you know the time frame?
alo excelente video desearía que sigan haciendo material de calidad... Voy a continuar mirando sus creaciones. Les envio un abrazo nos vemos pronto 🤞🏽👍🏽
Last week DJI turned my MavicPro and my Inspire 1v2 into "Bricks." My house didn't move. My local airport didn't move. But, thanks to your update here I think I know what has happened.
What happened
michael heller “aliens”. Thumbs up if you heard the X files tune in your head after reading that. Lol
If DJI starts shutting down our very expensive toys, I’ll switch back to home built race quads. No GPS! No government control. And they are a blast to fly :)
@@btsc1 that's what I fly and its very easy to build one that is sub 250g so the "rules" don't apply as they are classified as toys (that do 100mph!)
@@offgridgaminguk somewhere in the new law I read They are not allowed over 100 mph .
Remember that movie "Taken?" GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
Yeah but he ends up getting those guys. Remember the movie?
I'm new to the hobby. I have a new Mavic Mini. What must I do, what can OI not do? Compare the do's / don'ts with an FAA registered drone