My companies insurance carrier banned drones from being used on company time.... I have two of them and have found them to be incredibly useful when I could use them.
On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 12:14 PM, Steve Jones <thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> wrote: > its a relatively cheap license, and there are a bunch of flight apps to > ensure youre flying lawful, some drones even incorporate it > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 1:02 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) < > li...@packetflux.com> wrote: > >> Hmm learn something everyday. >> >> Apparently there is a disconnect between what the faa has been telling >> people (below 400ft), and what the law says. >> >> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 9:19 AM Matt Hoppes <mattlists@rivervalleyinternet >> .net> wrote: >> >>> Actually hobbyists are not limited to how high they can fly. >>> >>> On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:11, Forrest Christian (List Account) < >>> li...@packetflux.com> wrote: >>> >>> From my understanding so far, while the spirit of what you're saying is >>> true, it is more complicated than that. >>> >>> If you're flying as a hobbyist within 5 miles of any airport, helipad, >>> etc. (towered or not) you need a FAA waiver. In addition, you're limited >>> to 400ft, can't fly over certain areas, etc. One really should read up on >>> and follow the rules, as they're not just there to irritate drone users. >>> >>> If you have a commercial license then where you can fly is based on the >>> actual airspace classification instead of the five mile limit. Much of the >>> knowledge needed for the test revolves around understanding how to know >>> where it is safe and legal to fly based on charts and observation. >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 8:37 AM Robert <i...@avantwireless.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Also be aware that if you are within five miles of a towered airport >>>> you >>>> need FAA wavers for flight in that area. I talked to a controller the >>>> other day and he was not kidding in any way, dead serious about >>>> prosecuting violators to the same level as they go after laser >>>> flashers. >>>> Seems the FAA is on edge about the first aircraft to be brought down >>>> by a drone. I thought it was a small probability but the FAA seems to >>>> think otherwise.. >>>> >>>> On 4/30/18 7:17 AM, Forrest Christian (List Account) wrote: >>>> > For those of you considering using a Drone for commercial purposes, >>>> be >>>> > aware you probably need a commercial drone license. Like many other >>>> > things, you probably will never get caught if the flight is for >>>> internal >>>> > use, but the requirement still exists. >>>> > >>>> > I'm currently slowly working on getting mine for various reasons. >>>> Have >>>> > been enjoying learning a bit more about our aeronautics system in the >>>> > USA. So far it doesn't seem like it's that difficult. >>>> > >>>> > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 7:13 AM Dave <dmilho...@wletc.com >>>> > <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > We are in the market for one now. >>>> > >>>> > I was looking at the welds and mounting of that ring to hold all >>>> > that gear. I like overkill for structural integrity. I would have >>>> more >>>> > larger feet bolted to the tank on all angles. >>>> > Just thinking about my poor tower guys cursing me after they >>>> > discover what they are hooked on to. >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > On 04/30/2018 12:14 AM, Steve Jones wrote: >>>> >> my contractor shot some drone pics on a site. other than the uber >>>> >> sloppy cable this doesnt look as terrible as it is. will rebuild >>>> >> it, but the drone footage and pics is crazy useful, the external >>>> >> perspective really helps getting an overall. i highly recommend >>>> >> getting drone shots >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > >>>> >>> > -- -- *Sam Lambie* Taosnet Wireless Tech. 575-758-7598 Office www.Taosnet.com <http://www.newmex.com>
