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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- When the New FAA REMOTE ID for Drones Rule came out so did BIG changes to Flights over People and Flying at Night rules that will determine what is now legal whether you’re a 107 or recreational pilot. I’ll go through these changes one by one and explain them so we can understand the 107.29 rules and what they really mean to us. It seems that the FAA actually relaxed the regulations a bit which is quite a departure compared to the normal direction, but hopefully this is a new trend.
-When the New FAA REMOTE ID for Drones Rule came out so did BIG changes to Flights over People and Flying at Night rules that will determine what is now legal whether you’re a 107 or recreational pilot.
Couple of quick clarifications: I incorrectly stated that the existing 107 Daylight Waivers will expire on March 15th, 2021 and they will actually be good until May 15th.
Also, I stated 107 pilots can apply for a "waiver" to fly at night in controlled airspace and I meant to say "Authorization".
The FAA has delayed the flights at night training until April 6th now as the the Biden administration has put a hold on all pending regulations. This will probably slip again.
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Handshake another great video easy to understand, and thanks for your time in checking on this stuff for us out here in drone land.
Fly Fun, Fly Safe, Just Fly.
My pleasure! I'm learning and having fun with this stuff too so I'm glad it helps you guys out as well! Thanks for watching and commenting! Good Flying! 👍
@@AlienDrones Hey do you know of a drone that has decent night vision and decent range. Around 400-600 usd? Also I need it to do well near range so like within 50-100 feet up to be able to identify someone.
I have a question. After I request Lannc clearance my drone won't take off at night. I'm doing everything correctly I believe but I could be wrong. Please help.
My name is also Keith 😅😅😅😅
Great channel, well vetted information and witty humor - exactly what is needed in the current mis and dis information world.
Much appreciated!
Ok I had to subscribe on that intro alone. Ker plop! Great job
Awesome! I think of it more like a _Ka Ploosh_ but that's just me... 😂 Good Flying!
Thanks Keith! I look forward to your videos because they are so informative!
I appreciate that, glad you like them! I am enjoying doing them more and more and comments like yours make it even better, so thank you! 👽🛸
You always say "If this is your first time here, my name is Keith....". What is your name if it isn't my first time here? LOL. LOVE your clear and easy to understand vids.
Thanks and good point! If it isn't your first time here then my name is George. lol. 😂
holy shit the 1980's were back in neon. now we just need to get the skiwear out. lol
Great! Thank you for this!
My pleasure! Good Flying!
Another great informative video.
On the one hand, I'm excited to do some nighttime drone photography of the Las Vegas Strip. From a distance of course, since McCarran Airport is right there at the south end of the Strip. On the other hand, finding the right spot to launch from and the airspace to fly in is going to be a challenge. The Sectional Chart for Las Vegas takes some serious studying.
Thanks for the comments! Indeed, Vegas is going to be a challenge. I've heard there are a few areas but unfortunately may be easier to take a drive and find a more hospitable area... 😎
As a Private Pilot Single Engine Land Cert. Holder from 1977 and a resident of Las Vegas for 45 years, I can tell you anywhere on or along the STRIP is OFF LIMITS, due to the CLASS B AIRSPACE extends from the SURFACE to 1000 feet covering Most of Winchester Township and Paradise Township which is where the STRIP is located.
@@DIZEMANPHOTO Which is why I said FROM A DISTANCE.
@@geezerpleasers_OG You're going to be a good distance away indeed. I lived for 30 years in Green Valley about three miles from the end of Rnwy 25 and planes on base would fly so close to my roof, I was editing video on afternoon and I was so sure the plane was going to hit my roof, I jumped in the bathtub. I could hear it coming down from just East of Black Mountain and it kept getting lower and louder. I could visualize through the walls where the plane was and the house shook when it flew over. I was so sure it had to have crashed, I drove over to McCarran to see. Yeah, I don't know where you could launch or fly a drone in the entire Vegas Valley that would be LEGAL. You have McCarran, North Las Vegas, Henderson Sky Harbor and Nellis all in a 45 mile diameter.
I got my Private Pilot's license in November of 1977 at North Las Vegas airport (Oasis Aviation/Hoot Gibson). The airspace was wide open back then. Get outside of the TCA before it became a Class B and you could PLAY without fear of being busted.
Such a helpful video, Keith. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Such great news, seriously!! Total game changer for THIS already certified UAS pilot 8) Thank you, Keith, for your time and valuable information!
You're welcome, and thank YOU, glad it is useful to you! It is a pleasant surprise that the FAA actually _relaxed_ something useful here. I'll take it! Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones Very surprising lol
Great video! Best wishes from a UK RPIC
Thanks for sharing!
So to fly at night, a waiver is no longer necessary, must take update training after March 2021, must have anti-collision lights that can be seen for 3 statute miles.
Also can’t fly in controlled airspace.
Other safety rules apply as well, training after April, 2021, and controlled airspace rules changes in controlled airspace before and after fall of 2021: ua-cam.com/video/c3_BQItSubk/v-deo.html
Hi Keith,
Good video..
Love the introduction
Thankyou
Cheers mike
Thank you sir! Good Flying!
Okay. Thanks for the refresh. I normally fly freestyle and use empty locations.
Besides all that I'm flying 65mm & 75mm Whoops that require no license. 😎👍🎮 Game on! I'm going to go fly now.
Sounds great!
Good explanation of the new night fly rules. Since I will be taking my Part 107 test after March 15, I'm curious to know what types of questions the test might include about night flying. The parts you brought up dealt primarily with lights required for the drone, but I image other questions, like how to best prepare for a night flight, adjusting your eyes, even possibly being able to identify aircraft at night and their direction of travel. Any thoughts?
Good thoughts, I would think that those would be fair game. I'll be reviewing the recurrent training when it is available and I'll let everyone what I find out. Good Luck on the 107!
@@AlienDrones Hey do you know of a drone that has decent night vision and decent range. Around 400-600 usd? Also I need it to do well near range so like within 50-100 feet up to be able to identify someone.
Go to Pilot Institute, they help you train for the Part 107 test js... DJI Mini 2 has, a great night vision camera, as does that of the Mini 3 Pro, (Mavic 3), sensors on it as well..
I have a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, and the only place to mount the strobe is on the top center of the drone. I though this might affect the GPS reception so I did a test. I mounted the Ulanzi DR-02 strobe with velcro, directly above the GPS antenna of my Phantom and a check of the GPS did not show any significant degradation of the signal. I flew my Phantom for about 30 minutes with the strobe on it, and had no problems.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
night flying is incredible until the village ignoramus shows up, and asks you if you're taking pictures, and if you can take a pic. of veronica's apt.
Lol, that's funny! There's one in every crowd (at least one!). Sounds like a teachable moment...
Great content. Good to hear about the updates to the directional lighting requirement.
Glad it was helpful!
Great information and thank you for sharing 👍
Thank you for watching, and your kind words! Good Flying!
Thanks so much for the update. I was literally unwrapping the package to my flashing night light from Firehouse Technology (not pushing their products) when I started watching this.
Glad it is useful to you!
Another great concise , helpful video. Thank you. That's why I am a subscriber
Awesome, thank you!
Hi, Keith! Love the content you are putting out. I recently passed my 107 exam and your channel has been a tremendous source for clarifying info and doing things right. You may have answered this already, but will I have to retake my exam (Passed on 2/6/21), or will there be separate training available? Thanks
Thank you for the kind words! Good job! No worries, right now you'll need to do the entire recurrent training that includes the night flying training after March 1st, 2021. There is no "stand-alone" night flight training available yet. At least it's free but I guess you'll get a good refresher! Good Flying! 👽🛸
@@AlienDrones thanks for the fast reply, I really appreciate it. I am a photography teacher at a High School in Long Island, NY. I'll be documenting quite a few events including some evening activities. This training is definitely going to come in handy.
How I fly (and will continue to fly) at night as a recreational pilot: charge batteries, turn on the lights, launch, fly. Period.
All the governments pesky rules and regulations certainly do get in the way sometimes, that's for sure! 😉 Good Flying!
Well my only question is. If I'm flying on my property at night how would the ffa evan know about it? Are they going to roll up and arrest me?
@@joeroyer4524 you do not own the airspace... the government does, hopefully that answers your question.
Q&A format is confusing. Get to the point what do we "HAVE" to do to fly at night. Thanks for your effort.
Thank you so much. I’ve been trying to figure this out for a while now.
Thank You, Glad I could help! Good Flying!
You surely are informative, keep up the best of your work, knowledge sharing, I love learning about things from you.. I love your forums. I will try to get a shirt from your store, sometime soon.. Peace and God Bless. Stay safe, safe flying!
Will do, thanks for sharing!
I treat my drone like a mini semi. It's not a toy and it gets inspected every time I launch it. Props are checked for damage, software updated and to make sure gimbal guard is off. Often I don't fly for over a month so I needed to be sure batteries are charged. At dusk I got a low light level warning and I immediately returned it to home. I still have much to learn about my drone.
Indeed, it is an ongoing education for sure, but that's what keeps life interesting, or so I'm told... Good Flying!
I love your intro! Very creative. I've subscribed to help a friend who just bought a drone.
Thank you for your kind words and the subscribe! Have a lot of info on the channel that can help those just learning about UAVs but if there are specific questions let me know, glad to help. Good Flying! 👽🛸
Very informative video. I like the way you come right out to the point and the information you provided was backed up directly by the FAA rather than making your own interpretation. Because of that, I hit the Subscribe and Bell buttons but I couldn't hit the Thumbs down twice so I ended up hitting the Like button instead. 😜
Lol, Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the kind words, appreciated! 😎
99.9% of us drone users are not worried about "legal"....we are not flying in the middle of big cities, sporting events or airports!
Indeed, legal is not for everyone! More than a few for sure.
i dont get whats the justification for the color of the beacon with regards to night flying in Agra areas?
Imagine if Karens discover how to use drones
why doesn't dji put strobes on them or did they with Mavic 3?
First off, Just want to say, I appreciate the content of this and other various videos that you've put out and I've watched, Thank You.... I will be new to Drone flying soon, just recently purchased a DJI Mini 3 Pro, and expected delivery Jan 13th, 2023...... I also plan on taking a Part107 course and test this month as well, just to be covered in case of..... Just out of curiosity, since I've been researching UAV lighting, Where exactly does the light need to be placed at on the Drone? I've seen another user place his on both sides, rear, and top..... your other video showed top placement.... Where is the official light placement location designated on a Drone? Thanks again, and YES I'm a subscriber of your channel
Thanks for the kind words! There is not an official placement location specified by the FAA, but the reason for the light is to be seen by other aircraft up to 3 statute miles away, so with that as the premise, and assuming other aircraft (manned) will most likely be much above 400' AGL, the _best_ placement for _visibility_ would be the top of the aircraft. I've seen others place them on the bottom because it is easier for the RPIC to see from the ground, but again, that's not the purpose of the 3 statute mile requirement. So I would suggest if RPIC visibility is a priority then place one on the top _and_ bottom, not either/or. Honestly, I've always had them on the top and have not had a problem seeing them as long as I keep it closer, but some drones, especially the mini ones, may have a real estate problem on the top so you'll have to do the best you can with what you have. Keep in mind that orientation lights are required also by 107 so you can identify the orientation of the craft, so those I've usually put on the legs pointing down. These will likely determine how far the craft can be away because those get tough to see and still be able to tell orientation much faster than the white anti-collision lighting. If you are thinking about the 107, may want to check out Pilot Institute for study, they guarantee you pass or money back, and you get a $100 discount by using ALIENDRONES discount code too. A vid I did with them is here: ua-cam.com/video/Ap96R6uZ_yE/v-deo.html Hope this helps! 🤙
@@AlienDrones Wowww? Thank you soo much for your quick response and suggestions/information..... You're the Drone M.V.P. Bro! #Salute
This flying at night was crazy. When I read the rules, it specifically stated to fly at night, the UAV had to have anti-collision lighting, visible up to 3 statute miles. So, I equipped to comply. The rule never specified anything about needing a waiver. Although I don’t believe I broke any rule, as I followed it specifically to how it was written, I’m glad it was eliminated.
Thanks for the comments! Indeed, it was odd for sure. For recreational only no special training or waiver needed, but 107, who you could assume would be safer based on the required education, had to jump through hoops and receive a waiver and comply with a ton of detail just to take a few pics at night. At least the FAA recognized something was backwards with this and eliminated this burdensome process in the future. Good Flying! 😎
Night drone video especially over the city is fantastic!
Awesome indeed!
Great Content! Thanks
My pleasure!
Great information. Sounds basically, if hobbiest, don't take pictures or video. If you go flying and take photos/video, can you show to friends interested in drones, without putting on the Internet or charging to see? Not a club, just those flying with you or in your neighborhood thinking of getting a drone?
Indeed, you have it nailed! Be safe, have fun, fly it like you stole it and don't post or publish anything that could be misconstrued as "advancing" yourself or a business and you're golden! Good Flying! 😎
You did not comment on showing photos or videos to friends without posting or allowing copies???
@@dennisbrooks240 Sorry, no worries there at all, just don't _publish_ to the general public for the _purpose of_ growing (or advancing) a business or channel by soliciting likes, subscribes, etc. and you're good! Sharing with family or friends for personal purposes is peachy keen! Good Flying!
I think there is a difference between Recurrent training and updated training. They are not the same. If your 107 certificate is current, you just have to take the updated training for night operations. This will be available on the FAA web site on March 1. When it is time to take the Recurrent training for your 107 certificate, the night operations part will be included. So, bottom line is that 107 pilots can take the night operations training and operate at night. When it's time for your overall 107 training, night operations will be included. Confusing I know but there is a difference.
Thanks for the info, didn't understand it that way but it does make sense. I'll follow up and clarify this... Good Flying!
@@ronroulette1171 That's good for sure!
Howdy, I just talked with the FAA and according to them there is _not_ a separate training module available for night flying. The night training module is embedded into the initial 107 test or the 107 recurrent training available on March 1st, 2021 but is not available by itself. Sounds like a good idea but alas is not on the radar yet for the FAA. Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones Well there you go. I finished my second recurrent test last fall so I guess a refresher won’t hurt. There are other channels that say it’s the other way but an FAA guy should know. Thanks
New to drones, love the videos, how do I find your store sight for the cool shirt? Thanks
Thanks, glad you like the vids, shirts are here: alien-drones.myspreadshop.com/ Good Flying! 😎😎
@@AlienDrones thanks very much
Just got my FAA shirt and the decal. Stuck that decal on my truck.....(Looks Awesome)
That's awesome! I'm in Gilbert quite often so I'll watch for it! 👽🛸
Great video again thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you how about in Arizona recreational, is that ok??
Hi Keith, I am a Canadian from Calgary Alberta Canada. I have a DJI Mini 2 drone which is less than 250g, I plan to fly my drone in Orlando and Miami Florida on my vacation next week for recreation purposes, I have registered my drone with FAA and have passed the FAA’s Recreation UAS safety test. I am wondering what else do I need to do to avoid breaking the law? Also, if you have any tips or apps to help me fly safely and legally, please share with me. Thank you
Howdy! I did a video a while ago walking through the things to do to try to be as legal as you can and it holds perfectly true yet today. The specifics may be slightly different in the area you're going to but the overall process will work anywhere. If you walk through the steps mentioned there you should feel pretty confident that you did your due diligence... ua-cam.com/video/H3_oJ5ZKiwA/v-deo.html . Good Flying!
Hi Keith, I'm not sure if I misunderstood but are you saying you don't necessarily need a spotter at night? If so why should we need one in the day when we can see more!
Thanks mike
Thanks for the question. So if I understand your question, the key is to follow either the 107 or 44809 rules and always being able to maintain VLOS and be safe _regardless_ if it is daylight or dark. If you can follow all the rules without a VO then it is not required but optional. Remember for the moment VLOS is a requirement for all UAVs so a VO is still required if VLOS cannot be maintained, like in the instance of FPV flights.
Great explanations, Keith. Maybe I'm seeing things, or in this case not seeing things (I'm half blind in one eye and can't see out of the other), but on your thumbnail it appears your Mini 2 is flying with 3-1/2 props. Front right is missing the bottom half.
Lol, I think it _banks right_ really well that way! I looked close and I think it is there but reflecting light so it is light gray, one of those visual illusions... I must have looked at it a hundred times and didn't see it though so *good eye* (don't know which one)! If I get a moment maybe I'll pencil it in...
Good Flying! 😎
I think you're right. In looking back at it I can see the light gray you're talking about. The stripe at the tip gives it away. Without that it kinda blends into the arm and leg. Thanks for pointing that out.
Okay, I couldn't sleep all night worrying about the mini flying aimlessly in circles... I feel better now... 😎
Hi, Keith! You have some good content. I'm new to Drones just ordered a DJI Mini Pro 3 with the fly more kit+. Should have it in my hands Sept 5th. I'm very interested in night flying and was wondering about the placement of the FAA Compliant lights for night flight. I'm thinking a red light on top and white on bottom. I'm currently looking at the Firehouse Drone lights as they are FAA Compliant. Oh and yep I did get my TRUST Certificate and currently studying for the FAA Part 107. So, what do you think about my Idea for placement of the red and white lights?
Thanks for the kind words! I would out the white light on the top so other crafts can see it from above as from what I've seen the colored lights are visible for a much shorter distance . The colored lights are more to help you identify orientation in the sky so wherever helps you do that would be fine. Good flying!
@@AlienDrones Thanks for the reply that makes sense.
I run vifly strobe on rear battery at top. At night I use aerial-pixel mounts to mount vifly's to the front legs with a green strobe & red flasher.
just found your channel, really like it getting into drones myself so love seeing this stuff ty for your time making these, im looking to return the one i got, i overpayed bigtime, LOL my first one anyway going thru amazon and getting a real one / aka our drones im in indiana so idk if this affects me or not?
Welcome aboard! Yup, every UAV in the US is affected... Good Flying!
A question for the FAA dude ... I am a Part 107 certified UAS pilot. I have added a new Skydio 2 to my small fleet. The Skydio 2 has a number of "autonomous" flight capabilities owing to its obstacle avoidance tech. Some of these include flying behind the RPIC ("follow me" or "orbit") even while the RPIC may be engaged in some sort of activity (walking, running, bicycling, etc.). Do momentary lapses in direct sight between the eyes of the RPIC and the UAS aircraft in such a circumstance (and with this autonomous technology involved) comply with the intent of the VLOS regulations?
I will double check and see what the guideline is. How long is the RPIC not maintaining VLOS? I expect that to be the first question...
@@AlienDrones Lawyers answer - "it depends." In "orbit mode," momentarily. But, "follow me" mode could be set up so the UAS aircraft is following behind the RPIC. This could be more than momentary. But the "autonomous flight" tech provides a measure of predictability of performance and, therefore, control. I suspect VLOS is a "legacy concept," accepted by an FAA bureaucracy cemented into 20th century think and which seems to be losing the race to stay up with tech development. Nevertheless, we who operate w/i the FAA's milieu need to know how the FAA bureaucrats care to interpret/enforce the regulations. This is also important to Skydio owners as the Skydio "no crash" warrantee is obviated if there is a concomitant violation of FAA regs. I have sent two inquiries to Skydio on this issue and the response, so far, is silence.
@@edruttledge342 The upcoming BVLOS that will likely be available to part 107 may be the silver lining for this tech...
I'm here watching your video and leaving that like and subscribing to your channel
Thanks for stopping by and the likes/subscribes, Appreciated! Lot's to come so see you next time! Good Flying!
The video was really great! Everything explained clearly! All round a perfect job! You just have to subscribe to your channel! Greetings from Germany! Stay healthy!
Thank you for your kind words, I do try! ...and you're right, you *have to* subscribe, it's the law... at least that's what I heard, Lol. 👽🛸 Good Flying!
When are the new night flying rules go into effect?
March 1st, 2021. Good Flying!
How do I unlock my Mini SE so the low light won't stop me from flying
It stops you from flying?
Keith, I have a question. If I understand correctly, I can fly at night recreationaly if I have anti-colision lights and follow title 49 USC 44809 rules and safety guidelines for recreational operations. When I enter a flight plan for a night mission into an app like Air map, or open sky, it says pre-flight check list failed no flying at night. Are these apps just not up to date, or am I missing something 🤔? Just want to do things right. Can you help clarify. Thank you.
Thanks for the question! You can fly at night as a recreational pilot as you mention (you must also have your TRUST certificate in the US) but only in uncontrolled airspace. Since you mention Airmap it sounds like you are asking for authorization in controlled airspace at night which is not allowed as a recreational pilot.
@@AlienDrones Thank you. Downloaded B4UFLY show it is uncontrolled air space. All good 👍.
Pre-flight with them passed. No local ordinances. Have TRUST Cert. Drone is registered with FAA. and have Arc- V lights INSTALLED. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
No worries! Have some great flights! 👍
Well made content. Subscribed
Thank You 🙏 Good Flying!
Regarding the 107 night training, what if someone doesn't need to take the recurrent test for a while, but wants to get the night training now, what are their options?
The training will exist on March 1st so you can take it then, even if your recurrent isn't due yet. Until the training is taken though 107 pilots still need the daylight waiver until it expires on March 15th, 2021, then no commercial flying until the recurrent training or updated initial test is taken. Since it's free, you can take the recurrent early if you want, no penalty or costs so there's no loss if you take it early... Recreational pilots are good yet without any training... Good Flying! 😎
@@AlienDrones Thanks, Keith! I'm definitely going to take it. (I almost called you Kevin 😲)
He'll forgive you! He'd be lucky to be so good lookin'... 😂
@@AlienDrones 🤣
You said I'd your already part 107 certified I still need to go through additional training to fly at night? Where do can I find this training and is there a test on it?
Here ya go! ua-cam.com/video/PMRFg_9mHJE/v-deo.html
Do these rules apply all over the world? Or just the US? thanks
The exact rules are for the US, though many countries have adopted some version of the rules. You'll need to check your local regulations to verify the specific rules for your area...
Good info! Is there a link to the updated initial knowledge test course for flying at night?
Thank you! The updates aren't available yet as they have been put on hold by the new administration. I talked to the FAA yesterday again and they are thinking March 15th, but they don't have confidence it happen by this date either... ☹
No wonder I couldn't find it anywhere!!! Many thanks for the update. I guess no night flying until they put that out then...
Can tha anti collision light be installed on the bottom of the craft
It shouldn't. The main purpose of the light is to let other aircraft, including manned aircraft, locate the UAV to avoid a collision, and they are above 400' so they can see the light better from the top of the UAV. If you want to use it for UAV pilot visibility, my advice would be to install two, one on the top and one on the bottom.
I love the video.. 2 part question. I have a copter over 250gr i registered it as recreational and equipped it with strobes also i fly for fun. Am i ok to fly night?
Thanks for the question! Indeed, you can fly at night as a recreational flier with the strobes as long as you follow the rest of the rules for recreational pilots too.. then you're good to go! Good Flying!
So i still can’t scare my coworker at night that recently moved three blocks away, especially when I am drunk? Even if I told her I would and will seem like a liar now? Great. Just great.
Of course you can. I heard nothing, nothing I tell ya... 😎
Brilliant video 😎
You look like Liam Neeson 🤣
In my country there is a ban on flying drones at night, you need written permission from a certain department.. hehehehehe
That's too bad, the night flights with a drone with a decent camera are fantastic. I just did one here: ua-cam.com/video/j7DedqgBFjM/v-deo.htmlsi=SGyvVVaVQql1ploU&t=563
I would like to use my drone for night time security surveillance on my property. Do I need to file for a special permit for that.
Thanks for the question! No special "permit" per se, but you will need a current CFR 14 Part 107 certificate that includes the night flight training. ua-cam.com/video/PMRFg_9mHJE/v-deo.html Of course, all the normal airspace rules still apply regardless... Good Flying! 😎
As a hobbyists pilot is there an issue with someone asking me to use my drone to search for a missing person?
Thanks for the question! My thought would be that the mission is not simply for recreation so it would be considered "advanced" in nature, which would require an advanced certificate. Now, depending on how you promote or document the experience would probably depend if you would be caught or contacted by the FAA about it, as discussed in this vid: ua-cam.com/video/4CeMcy20_rg/v-deo.html ...Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones Thank you for the response. A friend and I got called upon to search for their son but it ended up being a body recovery in the long run.
We didn't post or document any of our experience which likely kept us out of any trouble. The family kept our involvement as quiet as possible outside of the CHP and recovery teams.
Alien always brings it
Thanks for that, BAM! I'm trying to always do better! Trying to get a contract signed so I can hit it hard... It will be Smokin!. More coming on that soon! Good Flying! 👽🛸
Great video ‼️
Thank You, appreciate it! 👽🛸
I renewed my rec license a couple months ago. I fly at night. I'm curious about what you have to say.
Me too! 😎
Why is there more freedom to fly in other part of the world, but when it comes to US and especially Canada. There are a lot of illogical rules. Some make sense,and some rules seem there to prevent a event that has a .000000001% chance of happening.
Are there any drones that can have night vision?
I don't think any of the consumer drones do, but I would buy it...
So since you seem to be pretty up on all the FAA rules what are the rules for Law Enforcement flying at night in a controlled airspace my department is starting a drone program so we have a lot to learn and we have a major airport in our jurisdiction and you are good at putting FAA rules in terms that can be understood
Thank you for the kind words! Currently the LAANC process is incompatible with night operations and a waiver is required. Law enforcement/first responders operating under Part 107 have an option of using the _Special Governmental Interest process_ which may be eligible for expedited approval through the Special Governmental Interest (SGI) process. Keep in mind to apply for a waiver through the SGI process you must be an existing Part 107 Remote Pilot with a current certificate OR you must have an existing Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). The forms are here: www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/emergency_situations/ ...I have limited personal experience with these but should point you in the right direction… Hope this helps, Good Flying! 😎
@@AlienDrones thank you so much you always have a wealth of great information, I will look into this, most of the time we need the drone at night it’s at a moments notice, we got somebody that’s committed a felony and has run an hid normally in wooded areas around the airport so we will be sending the drone up with the FLIR on it to try to locate it and since we don’t have any real hi structures in those areas we won’t be needing to fly at a very high altitude, we are just getting started so we have a lot to learn so thank you for your help
@@georgelainhart7377 No worries. I'm looking into a FLIR myself for my next major investment for search/rescue. Should be fun! Good Luck and Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones yes that the other thing my department does we have the only marked search&rescue Airboat in the state so we do a lot of flood rescue we have one heck of a nice boat built by Diamondback airboats in FL it is 650 hp supercharged fuel injected and inter cooled and we have FLIR and side scan radar on it and to date we have 898 rescues but now having the drone will be a big asset in looking for flood victims
How many Anti-Collision lights are required per drone per FAA Regs? On your link to the Lume Cube, they have just a single white light flashing... is that legal?
yes, 1 anti collision light.
@@AlienDrones Hate to bother, but... red, green or white preferred? I am assuming White or RED???
@@DIZEMANPHOTO Anti collision definitely white to keep visual line of site the greatest. Also, keep in mind you need _orientation_ lights, and for most situations keep them red and green.
@@AlienDrones Thanks!
Great info. I currently have my 107. I obtained my certificate in May of last year. If i take the recurrent test in March does that start my 2 years until recert or will my original test date stand as it is now? I purchased the Lumcube and fly regularly with it turned on even during the daylight. really surprised about the position lights. I am still looking for a light for the bottom of my mini 2 basically for line of sight. do you have any suggestions? The way i understand it, is I can,t fly at night without a daytime waiver until March or am I wrong. I'm really excited about getting to fly at night.
Thanks for the questions! Yes, if you take the recurrent test in March then it restarts the 24 months. Good thing is doesn't really matter that much since it's free and just training, no big studying marathon. I'm going to take mine early as well since my daylight waiver will be expired on March 16th. The way I understood it is that you can't fly legally at night for _commercial_ purposes unless you have a waiver or the _new_ night training done. But you could fly _recreationally_ until then... I just heard there may be a separate night training only that could be taken and then followed up with the full recurrent training later, but I'm unsure of the details. I'll ask the FAA to be sure and drop an update with what I find... Good Flying! 👽🛸
Just a follow-up, I just talked with the FAA and according to them there is not a separate training module available for night flying. Like I originally understood, the night training module is embedded into the initial 107 test or the 107 recurrent training available on March 1st, 2021 but is not available by itself. Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones So will we have to take the entire test over then or will it be added to a recurrent test. I kind of would like to do the test over because I got a 92% on my initial and I would like to see if I could do better. Thank you for the follow up.
What exactly do I need to have with me when I have registered my drone I have the numbers on it . I have the trust certificate. Saved what do I need with me to comply with the cbo requirements. Do I need to print something out. I know the 9 safety guidelines but what should I have and what should I say if asked about the cbo
The CBO guidelines are part of rule #2. As part of this, the following is what the rule states: "2.2.2.1 Recreational flyers should be able to explain to an FAA inspector or law enforcement officer which CBO’s safety guidelines they are operating under
during any given flight. However, an operator does not need to be a member of a CBO to fly under its safety guidelines." So where this will come in is in a situation where a officer walks up and thinks you are not flying safely. He can ask you the above information to ascertain if you are following the safety guidelines of the CBO you have chosen, and of course they already know what they think was wrong. So if you can recite the rules and guidelines of the CBO, you don't need to carry anything. I always recommend taking a copy of the CBO rules you chose to follow though, because in that situation I would be nervous and probably have a hard time remembering my name much less the regulations... Again, it is not required, but that's just my recommendation based on trying to be prepared. Hope this helps!
@@AlienDrones thank you I have a hard case should be in today I will place a folder in it with everything so just incase I ever need it. I went ahead and registered my remote ID when I registered my drone was this a good thing I live in the country and only operate in uncontrolled air space. Thank you again I just got my first drone 2 days ago the dji air 2s and its been a journey for sure figuring out all of this
Is this in effect now then? If I want to fly this evening under 107 I don't need a daylight waiver?
Sry I wasn't far enough into the video. You answered it.
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Of course, Magnesium is better than Hydrogen
I don't fly recreationaly nor am I a 107 pilot, lolol... I just fly for fun only..
I live in Bulgaria, Sofia... I love to fly at night, I have a few night flights, usually I don't fly higher than 500m and further than 600m at night...
Very interesting to see your countries rules...
Sweet
Keep well and be safe bro!
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PS: I love to fly my Mavic Mini and my Mini 2 at night.. I just fly for fun only..
Thank you for the comments! Awesome to hear you love flying at night, it is awesome sometimes! Good Flying!
For fun is essentially what recreational means weather u accept you’d be flying under the same rules as a recreational flyer so should be careful your country might be a little bit different thi
OK, OK....I'll try not to get a DWI.......Droning While Intoxicated. I assume that would fit the bill of "a physical or mental condition that would interfere". If that is the case you may need to bump that number of 3 up a little bit.... Like two orders of magnitude at least hahahha
I was wondering about the brightness test of the strobe. I saw another review where a strobe was claimed as meeting the rule but the reviewer though it was far far from it. Either way, it would probably be best to get a quality lightweight strobe.
Thanks for the comments! Indeed, all strobes are not made the same. The LumeCube one _is_ very bright and is a real "strobe", not just a "flashing" light. I'm sure there are others out there but as long as the manufacturer puts it in writing that it does the 3 SM, has 360 visibility and the RPIC keeps it within line of site hopefully should be good to go! Good Flying!
Hi, I’ve recently purchased the DJI Mini 2 and was planning to use it for non profit videos on youtube. Do I need to get a part 107 license before hand or am I free to fly and share?
Thanks for the question! You'll likely need to pursue your 107 certificate as profit is not the requirement which separates 107 from recreational missions. May want to browse through this vid: ua-cam.com/video/0fsSNHL8Aws/v-deo.html Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones gotcha. I appreciate your help, thank you!
7:55 that sounds like really great news for FPV Pilots
Indeed!
The fact you don't need a VO to fly at night does not remove the obligation to have a VO if you are flying FPV. If you are flying FPV, you always have to have a VO.
@@michaeldiaz4942 Correct, the rules are the same, and that means VLOS is required, or VO is still required...
Awesome! Thanks!
No problem! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤜
i did my 107 in Late December 2020. Got the license card early Feb 2021. Do i have to redo the test for night flight or is there another test specific to night flight?
Thanks for the question! Unfortunately there is not a "stand alone" night flight training. The only way at the moment is to take the 107 recurrent training that includes the night training. It's more than you need (me too) but at least its free. Good flying!
Thankyou for the reply. I guess we have to do what ever we have to do.
Did you find something specific that's referring to LAANC? From what I understand changes to LAANC to allow night flight are on the way. Maybe you can ask on your next call to the FAA? See ua-cam.com/video/IYcdC6GgnOo/v-deo.html
Indeed I did ask about this just a couple of days ago and the LAANC is not available for night flights so the information is current as of today. I will be sure to put it on the list for the FAA and see if there is something concrete in the works and post an update as soon as I find something out...
Is there any special rules to fly fpv at night?
The FPV falls under the SAME rules as any other UAV, including, quads, copters, RC planes, etc. They are all the _same_ according to the FAA. Good Flying!.
The rules for flying FPV at night are the same as during the day. The main FPV rule is you must always have a visual observer, since by definition, you are not flying within Visual LOS when flying FPV.
@@michaeldiaz4942 Yep! Always need to keep VLOS, for now!
I'd love to fly a drone through DTLA 🙌🏽
Well, fly it like you stole it, for sure! Lol. Good flying!
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It can be difficult to take in rules and regs and other detailed info if there's good music playing in the background. Of course bad music wouldn't make it any easier. So what's left...hmmm.
There was music? I was soo mesmerized by the content and delivery I didn't notice! Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones Self-hypnosis?
Haha best response ever! hell yaaa
Your channel is always informative. Thank you. OOOhh and lmao on hitting that dislike button twice.
Glad it is helpful! Lol, probably confused those three... 😉 Good Flying!
I prefer videos that get too the point. Why do people want 2 minute intros.
And creators who put 30 hours into a video for free prefer viewers who can appreciate the effort and creativity they put into free content rather than someone who is rude and ungrateful, but hey, we can't always get what we want...
Although I do appreciate your knowledge, as a first time viewer I was a little taken back at how you view people who make bad comments on your page. If you assume that every person who disagrees with you or has something bad to say has some kind of mental condition...I'm afraid it's time for you to be evaluated 🤔
Now that I read this, this is likely a troll comment not deserving of a response. Shame on me for assuming a legitimate concern from a real viewer.
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Ironically when I watched this there are 3 dislikes.
...I know who they are... 👀 Good Flying! 😎
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Thanks!
Wow, that was so dry and boring, next time just read from the phone book.
This is the funniest failed troll attempt I have seen in a long time! Some people are such tards! Thanks for the laugh! 😂😂
You need to get to the point.. you probably have good information. But to long winded
It's a technical video about rules and regulations from a government entity and it's only 10 minutes. I thought I was doing pretty well, a lot of creators with similar content are 20 minutes plus. Sorry it didn't meet your expectations.
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Happy to review your video on flying at night...