Hobbyists do not get waivers. Commercial gets waivers. Hobbyists call the Tower. Commercial just flies - with the waiver.
Waivers are going away in favor of the instant authorization system LAANC. Clearly we need a session on drones at wispapalooza. > On Apr 30, 2018, at 18:16, Robert Andrews <i...@avantwireless.com> wrote: > > 5 miles around an airport they certainly are. And completely prohibited > without a waver.. > >> On 04/30/2018 08:19 AM, Matt Hoppes 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 <mailto: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 >>> <mailto: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> >>> > <mailto: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 >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>>
