New FAA drone Rules for Hobbyists EXPLAINED - KEN HERON

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
  • Ken and Jeff sift through the new hobbyist drone rules.
    Reference Links:
    FAA Drone Zone (Registration) faadronezone.faa.gov/#/
    FAA Rules for Hobbyists: www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_...
    Additional Info on changes for Recreational drone Pilots: www.faa.gov/news/updates/?new...
    Air Traffic facilities participating in LAANC: www.faa.gov/uas/programs_part...
    Airmap's LAANC Portal: www.airmap.com/airspace-autho...
    Sectional Charts (SkyVector): skyvector.com/
    FAA explains LAANC: www.faa.gov/uas/programs_part...
    FAA list of approved fixed flying sites: www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_...
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    Link to PDF of FAA-S-ACS-10-A (Regarding minimum age requirements for taking an Aeronautical Knowledge Test)
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  • @El_Smeghead
    @El_Smeghead 5 лет назад +103

    Because as we all know, terrorists buy drones and register them! *facepalm*

    • @aldenhauser9555
      @aldenhauser9555 5 лет назад +3

      elsmeghead yeah wtf. Government is sooooooo intelligent

    • @ChrisMonopoli
      @ChrisMonopoli 5 лет назад +5

      Not really the point though. If by some chance a drone falls on the white house lawn and it is registered then the chance it belongs to a normal US citizen who mistakenly lost it there are good, but with no registration visible then there is a good chance there may be something to watch out for.

    • @scottabeers
      @scottabeers 5 лет назад +1

      @@ChrisMonopoli ^^^ What he said ^^^ It does not rule-out any drone as a potential terrorist device. It does however provide the law enforcement personnel with a way of contacting legitimate folks and would potentially allow the incident to de-escalate much more quickly.

    • @JasonEllingsworth
      @JasonEllingsworth 5 лет назад +1

      Also it's for accountability. If you do something dumb with your drone, and the authorities get ahold of it, they have evidence to fine you, or worse. This is a good thing, as it deters stupid people from buying these things and hurting someone.

    • @whitepaperkat67
      @whitepaperkat67 5 лет назад

      @@JasonEllingsworth i don't think it will deter any idiot you can still technically buy a drone without registering it and there's nothing stopping them from flying around except someone who has the balls to report it and the only thing law enforcement can do about it is notify the FBI from my understanding

  • @Spyro333777
    @Spyro333777 5 лет назад +53

    LAST RULE, but not the least.
    - These Conditions and RULES applies on law abiding citizens only.

    • @greenredbluezombie7793
      @greenredbluezombie7793 5 лет назад +1

      Mannix C 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sethproaps8899
      @sethproaps8899 5 лет назад +2

      so if i dont abide by law im free to go? tome to be a felon

    • @Starbuck.Laniakea
      @Starbuck.Laniakea 5 лет назад +1

      uhm... that's a bad idea... because what it means is UN citizens, ¡llegå1 a1¡ens, and visitors alike can do what ever they please. If anything... they should have stricter guidelines over foreigeners™ than those whom presently live here. Prevents government terrorism (and have no disillusion - governments propogate and perpetuates the mere concept of terrorism and then purchases licenses (ever hear rhe term 'exporting terrorism' ... it's really a thing)

  • @pmh1nic
    @pmh1nic 5 лет назад +35

    I think a lot of these rules are being put in place to prepare the way for the use of drones for delivery services (Amazon, UPS, Federal Express, etc.). The government will continue to add regulations to drive out recreational fliers from much of the airspace to provide unfettered access for business use.

    • @BassManStrikes
      @BassManStrikes 5 лет назад +6

      That's exactly why they are doing it and just wait until a Amazon drone smashes a hole in someone's house...

    • @simonandrewsphotography8157
      @simonandrewsphotography8157 5 лет назад +3

      @@BassManStrikes An amazon drone will kill someone at some point.

    • @BassManStrikes
      @BassManStrikes 5 лет назад +3

      ​@@simonandrewsphotography8157 Yes and or it will be a matter of time before one crashes into a house or a car etc. It's likely they and other big companies are behind the FUD so they can have the under 400 foot airspace to themselves....

    • @MikesLeTour83
      @MikesLeTour83 4 года назад +2

      Drone delivery is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of. The problems and complications are endless.

    • @mikecanada7652
      @mikecanada7652 4 года назад

      Nope, that will fall under a modification of Part 135. Drone Professor/Attorney.

  • @KATBIRD1026
    @KATBIRD1026 5 лет назад +97

    Only "GOVERNMENT" can create victim less crimes for a hobby that is decades old!

    • @radioactivelarry
      @radioactivelarry 5 лет назад +4

      That's right, I've been flying RC since the 70's and control line and free flight from the late 50's when my Uncle taught me how to build and fly model airplanes.

    • @radioactivelarry
      @radioactivelarry 5 лет назад +1

      @unrepeatable raddish We don't fly RC planes thousands of feet! So I guess if you throw a go-pro on a little RC plane does that classify it as a drone? If you were the government that is!

    • @ChrisMonopoli
      @ChrisMonopoli 5 лет назад

      I would think that an RC plane with an HD camera on it isn't a drone. To classify as a drone, it should have the capability of autonomous flight like most DJI products not a $59.99 quadcopter from Walmart. That is also where the general public is very misinformed because if that $59.99 quad from Walmart is a drone than that would make any RC plane or heli a drone camera or not.

  • @theone2be33
    @theone2be33 5 лет назад +43

    Gonna have to register R/C cars next! They could get into traffic and cause havoc!

    • @sinisternm
      @sinisternm 4 года назад

      DMV is coming for back registration in 3-5 years

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      the 666 barcode is here i see it now

    • @mycroft16
      @mycroft16 3 года назад +1

      People driving R/C cars on major roads with traffic is not really a problem. People flying drones over airports, emergency operations, etc, have been major problems. All of London airspace had to be shutdown multiple times because of a drone on the approach to Heathrow. My state had multiple major forest fires last year and people flying drones near them forced tanker planes and helicopters to land. Literally putting lives and property at risk. Rules and regulations like this are usually a response to people being stupid. Like Ken says, don't be a dumb-dumb. And if we as an entire group can stick to these rules, they very likely won't add many more beyond clarification or definitional rules. If we push limits and do stupid stuff, the rules will be much more onerous.

  • @lukeburdo8698
    @lukeburdo8698 5 лет назад +18

    What the hell? I just wanted a drone to play around with, not to go spying around area 51 with. Too many regulations already.

    • @johnbrowning3986
      @johnbrowning3986 3 года назад +1

      Consider yourself lucky, where i live in singapore, 75% of the island is a no fly zone and the remainer has a altitude limit of 200ft.

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas 5 лет назад +17

    16 years old really... Quite funny, my 13 year old, because he passed at boating test can captain my 52' yacht all by himself. I am sure he can do a lot more damage with 90,000 lbs displacement yacht, than a 1 lbs drone could do. He can handle it solo from leaving the dock, navigation and docking the boat back in the slip. Things that make you go hum... Lawmakers...

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +4

      I only let my 10 year old nephew pilot my small yacht. When he gets a bit older he can try some of my other yachts.

    • @3Carbon6
      @3Carbon6 4 года назад +2

      I have 6 gold plated 52' yachts...
      Are you impressed?

    • @MikesLeTour83
      @MikesLeTour83 4 года назад +1

      52 feet is too small to be called a yacht. My yachts dingy is 58’.

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      @@KenHeron u should have been in comedy ken u r funny

  • @TentoesMe
    @TentoesMe 5 лет назад +35

    "Don't call the tower!" That's what they told us we had to do last year.

    • @SuperSilvi1990
      @SuperSilvi1990 5 лет назад +2

      They got tired of all of the calls lol.

    • @TentoesMe
      @TentoesMe 5 лет назад +1

      @@SuperSilvi1990 When they told us, "call the tower," I thought, "wow, that would be annoying to have to answer all those calls!"

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee 5 лет назад

      @@SuperSilvi1990 Got planes to land!

    • @tonesanchez456
      @tonesanchez456 4 года назад

      I just said the same thing...its getting very stupid now. Birds fly higher then wat i fly. I fly my kite higher then my drone. Now i would have to register my kite.

    • @lolroflroflcakes
      @lolroflroflcakes 4 года назад

      Don't fly in a control towers airspace if you can't maintain radio contact with the tower. It's real simple I don't get why this is causing you consternation.

  • @dronexfun8469
    @dronexfun8469 5 лет назад +41

    Having a minimum age to fly rc airplanes is ridiculous. The hobby has been around for decades with no problems.

    • @necigrad
      @necigrad 5 лет назад +13

      To add insult to injury you only need to be 14 to solo in a glider.

    • @pestcontrolassociatesinc.5302
      @pestcontrolassociatesinc.5302 5 лет назад +3

      So every kid that has a racing drone is breaking the law? Im fairly certain they are over .55lbs...

    • @grobschnittt
      @grobschnittt 5 лет назад

      We should go back to control-line model airplanes. They are a blast!

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      till stupid people like stacy neesack started flying round n.y. over people on a skateboard and over people and boats

  • @johnhunter3011
    @johnhunter3011 5 лет назад +50

    Unfortunatey, we are quickly heading towards loss of our rc hobbies! Soon it will become illegal to fly a paper airplane! At some point, we will have to go out, protest and fight for our rights! Freedom has to be fought for!

    • @kevinstafford4475
      @kevinstafford4475 5 лет назад +2

      If he wasn't flying in manned airspace (this is something we don't know) then he is a "problem" how????

    • @johnhunter3011
      @johnhunter3011 5 лет назад

      I always takes a couple idiots to ruin things for the rest of us!

    • @markuskoarmani1364
      @markuskoarmani1364 5 лет назад

      one word for you. Migrate.

    • @vasmajority45
      @vasmajority45 4 года назад

      Paper planes made will need to be registered and given a serial number 😄

    • @TT-hi1qv
      @TT-hi1qv 2 года назад

      No kidding

  • @theoldgoat4525
    @theoldgoat4525 5 лет назад

    Just out of curiosity, how fast is that new monster computer render 4K video?for example, how long would a 10 minute video take? I'm assuming under 10 minutes, but how much under?

  • @ronchampagne8484
    @ronchampagne8484 5 лет назад

    Just today I was flying phantom 4pro v2 on a litchi waypoint mission . THe mission began just outside of a restricted area ....no clearance needed . The waypoints brought the drone into the restricted area .
    The drone got to the edge of restricted area and just stopped . It hovered and did nothing else . Fortunately This happened close enough where I still had a connection , canceled the mission and manually flew home . What if I was out of range when this happened ? Would drone fall out of sky after hovering to battery exhaustion at edge of restricted area ? Could I get clearance while outside of restricted area if any part of a mission brought drone through restricted airspace ?

  • @frankmolina1079
    @frankmolina1079 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for the update and links. Bird, Bird, Bird is the word. Love it

  • @juggalizzle75
    @juggalizzle75 5 лет назад +16

    I live 4.5 miles from a Podunk airport with controlled airspace. I'll be damned if anyone is going to tell me I can't fly my toy in my backyard at treetop level. No manned aircraft is going to be at my altitude unless it's crashing. #outlaw

    • @cliffbraun3850
      @cliffbraun3850 4 года назад

      Yeah, I'm 4.8 miles from an airbase, I'll fly I'm my yard too,up to 400' no maned aircraft will ever be flying that low , these rules are a bit rediculous

    • @juggalizzle75
      @juggalizzle75 4 года назад +1

      @@cliffbraun3850 like most government regulations i understand the reasoning. People are idiots. Without them people will fly next door to the airport @ 600 feet. But, like my dad used to say you can't legislate common sense. That doesn't keep them from trying though.

    • @AgentExeider
      @AgentExeider 4 года назад +2

      @@juggalizzle75 You also can't legislate tyranny either. The reality is the government wants to regulate everything, because that justifies bureaucracy, government employees and their tax payer salaries. It has zero to do with safety, security but simply the fact the government can do it, is not being challenged and creating "security theatre" the illusion of safety to perpetuate the illusion that we the US citizen _need_ them.

    • @jckay5087
      @jckay5087 4 года назад

      @@AgentExeider ...You also just explained the entire existence of the TSA.

    • @jaztin7197
      @jaztin7197 4 года назад

      I don't know why did I laughed so much at this comment but it's genuinely funny lol

  • @jjJackson01
    @jjJackson01 4 года назад +2

    so what happens if i dont register with the faa? how can they even know its me thats flying?

  • @dafish-ye3ig
    @dafish-ye3ig 5 лет назад

    So just to get clarification I have a small city airport near me. The ceiling limit is 100 feet where I'm located because of it. So I no longer need to get clearance, just fly and stay below 100 feet? Or is this only in their approved sites?

  • @ktmjay9920
    @ktmjay9920 5 лет назад +14

    My son is 10 been flying for 1 1/2 year's . Better than me and most. Don't like rules.

    • @123bentbrent
      @123bentbrent 5 лет назад +1

      I guess the only thing your son can do for now is to fly smaller drones that don't need to be registered

    • @omarcarranza1289
      @omarcarranza1289 5 лет назад +3

      I believe that rule only applies to part 107 pilots not hobbyists.

  • @LoneGRoEnt
    @LoneGRoEnt 5 лет назад +6

    Can we lobby to add a class for under 100 ft. I will use my drone just to take family pictures. I want to be able to do this where ever I can use a cam for shots at.

    • @LoneGRoEnt
      @LoneGRoEnt 5 лет назад +1

      @unrepeatable raddish I understand it falls under a class G (Under 400 feet) it's just that the more I read into where you can't fly the more I noticed that I could barely take my drone out for low altitude family video and photography. I suggest a new class would allow for the use of a drone for family video or photography in restricted spaces like state parks at low altitude. The more I think about it; it's not really a FAA issue but I wish there were exceptions for video and photography.

    • @richard3365
      @richard3365 5 лет назад +1

      @@LoneGRoEnt State parks are restricted for reasons that do not have anything to do with low altitude. In fact, if it was going to be allowed in state parks, it would only be ABOVE a certain height. The major reason they're banned in state parks is because those parks are wilderness, which means wildlife lives in them, and animals are usually "spooked" by drones. I saw a video somebody posted where they took off outside a state park, but flew into one. The drone was attacked by a bald eagle (which are protected and cannot be harmed), and the drone's propellers ended up hitting the eagle in the head and at the barest minimum knocked it out of the sky and it fell over 100 feet to the ground. It may not have been killed, it may have only been stunned ... the pilot didn't stick around long enough to find out. However, that just proves the point of why it's banned.

    • @Outdoorsyshoresy
      @Outdoorsyshoresy 5 лет назад

      Richard,
      I have a wooded property that backs up to a state park and have just as much wildlife on my square mile of land as the park does.
      So why would flying over a state park be any different than flying over private property?.

  • @running4fun74
    @running4fun74 4 года назад

    So, if i want to get photos/videos of a river that isn't easily gotten to on foot that's not allowed if the drone is no longer visible to me once it is over top (and now just passed)of some trees?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 года назад

      According to current FAA rules, yes.

  • @gregkiester
    @gregkiester 5 лет назад

    @Ken Heron, can we still fly 400’ above an object if we still comply to the 400’ radius rule? Or is the FAA doing away with that in this 400’ max altitude in a class G airspace?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Airspace rules always supersede the 400 feet rule, so check the sectionals. 👍

  • @adamc7672
    @adamc7672 5 лет назад +4

    Love this channel and Ken Heron too. The best drone channel on you tube!

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      so true good entertainment in these no contact times too

  • @tonym.9876
    @tonym.9876 5 лет назад +12

    Appreciate the video but a large portion of us just aren't going to follow these prescribed rules. I think so long as one uses common sense then you should be able to fly any quad, RC, drone that you want. The ones that get in trouble are the ones that are simply idjits.

  • @jbonile
    @jbonile 5 лет назад

    at 11:17 where did he get his customized stickers for the registration info.

  • @ErikThureson
    @ErikThureson 5 лет назад

    Do you know if there is reciprocity for FAA part 107 licensed pilots in other countries?

    • @jamiefulk
      @jamiefulk 5 лет назад

      Nope! You must comply with local regulations outside the USA.

  • @JasonDavis1132
    @JasonDavis1132 5 лет назад +4

    Projected registered to more than double? After hearing about Canada's recent updates, I'm feeling like it might stagnate.

    • @DonJoyce
      @DonJoyce 5 лет назад +2

      Hi Jason, I'm a Canadian drone flyer and very knowledgeable about the new Canadian regulations. There is certainly a lot of debate about the new rules, particularly how ridiculous the exams are, but the new rules are far better than the 'interim' rules we had before...75m away from squirrels etc. The problem I have is that Transport Canada is being heavily influenced by flight schools and existing commercial drone flyers, both of whom have a vested interest in the rules being complicated. Flight schools can sell expensive classes, and commercial flyers can stave off cheap competitors. I have pissed a lot of them off by providing free training videos and study guides, making the regulations easy to understand, and the exams...well...passable.

  • @stevekaboobiroo1479
    @stevekaboobiroo1479 5 лет назад +3

    Clear clarification of the rules with a fun element. Thanks Ken.
    Would also be interested to see a video on your computer setup.

  • @muzikmon2267
    @muzikmon2267 5 лет назад

    So let me get this straight
    If I have a drone video that I use for flying for recreational purposes and I put it on RUclips but I'm not making money on RUclips I'm not allowed to do that?
    Or is it only if I'm trying to make money on RUclips?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Only if your RUclips channel is making money.

  • @QOSQualityofSpeed
    @QOSQualityofSpeed 3 года назад

    Ken may I please ask you a question? Today I was flying my drone this particular drone with an X 9p and it was flying perfectly fine about 10 meters above me when all of a sudden it started to go straight up without any stick input. Of course I pulled the stick down but it had no effect and then it went off to the right and slammed into a tree. I have no idea what would have caused this it was flying perfectly before this and it was calibrated before the flight. It was like somebody else had control of the Drone. After that I flew my Mavic mini for the rest of the afternoon and I had zero problems with that drone. If you've ever heard of anything like this I would really appreciate your input. Thank you

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 года назад

      Not sure what kind of drone that is, but you can get all sorts of frequency interference especially in congested areas. Lots can happen with complicated technology.

  • @Dan-un4vt
    @Dan-un4vt 5 лет назад +25

    I've been flying RC for over 35 Years.. Never ,,, Never,, hurt anyone,,, Lets see the Faa beat that safety record !!!

    • @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel
      @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel 5 лет назад +3

      Just imagine if guns had half as many regulations. How many people die everyday from guns and how many have died ever from a drone.

    • @-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...
      @-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-... 5 лет назад

      Uptin Sinclaire drone turret

    • @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel
      @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel 5 лет назад +3

      It's all fake drummed up hysteria to generate more regulations and revenue for the government. If they're were actually worried about safety they'd have the same level of security at schools as they do at airports.

    • @jeff2633
      @jeff2633 5 лет назад +1

      @@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel There are over 20,000 gun laws on the books in the US. Do you really want 20,000 on drones?

    • @Hornet135
      @Hornet135 4 года назад

      unrepeatable raddish are you high? People have put cameras with video down links on rc planes long before FPV was commonplace. Further, rc airplanes have always been able to fly high and far enough to interfere with manned aircraft, but the fact is that most people don’t want to interfere. A semi autonomous rc plane made a nonstop transatlantic flight 17 years ago. The rules don’t stop those who want to do harm, but create a burden for the innocent.

  • @lanereliga
    @lanereliga 5 лет назад +3

    I just turned 16 a couple weeks ago and got my part 107 today, but I had my recreational license when I was 15. Thank goodness I came before this rule!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +2

      Congrats my young friend!
      You're going about this whole drone-thing the right way.

  • @kidhenderson8260
    @kidhenderson8260 3 года назад

    My drone does not require registration due to bieng under .55 lbs. I am in a green grid zone using the FAA UAS map on an outer grid that is marked with 0. So I cannot fly my drone at my house? If so I need authorization and I do not have a registration number so how do I use LAANC? Also as the grid gets closer to the airport which is 8.6 miles away the grids go up to 400. Very confusing. Any help will be appreciated. PS: My drone app only states to fly with caution.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 года назад

      Hello Mr Henderson. Only drones under $250 grams can forgo the registration. It only saves you five bucks though. All drones must obey FAA rules and regulations however. If you need further information about any of this, check out remotepilot101.com.
      Use Heron18 for 30 precent off.
      Happy flying!

  • @medlensoutdoors
    @medlensoutdoors 2 года назад

    So.... if I'm not monetized i can use the footage on my youtube channel?

  • @Xythereon
    @Xythereon 5 лет назад +6

    Hi Ken, I'd like to quickly correct you:
    After contacting the FAA, I was told that anyone under 16 may fly as long as there is an adult with certification present and near the controls, like when driving a car (there is an adult alongside you to take control in the event of emergency)
    I also agree with you about how the FAA discourages young pilots (such as myself at 14) from flying drones.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +3

      Thanks!
      I'm pretty sure we covered that though.
      Yes, I don't want any young drone hopefuls to be discouraged.
      You guys are our future drone-taxi drivers!

    • @brianlannon4212
      @brianlannon4212 5 лет назад

      @@KenHeron Hi Ken, it says you have to be 16 to take the recurrent knowledge test, but to take the test you only have to be 14 years old. Does this mean you have to be 14 to take the test at first and then you have to take it again every 2 years? So to take it again you have to be 16? Does this actually mean the minimum age is 14 not 16? From www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf:
      "Knowledge Test Requirements
      To verify your eligibility to take the certification knowledge test, you must meet the following in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 107, section 107.67.
      An applicant to take the certification knowledge test must be at least 14 years of age."
      "To verify your eligibility to take the recurrent knowledge test, you must meet the requirements listed below, and the requirements of 14 CFR part 107, section 107.67.
      A person who is to take the recurrent knowledge test must be at least 16 years of age."

    • @JasonEllingsworth
      @JasonEllingsworth 5 лет назад

      @@brianlannon4212 you can't fly any drone over .55 pounds that is not registered with the faa. Anyone 13 or older can register and fly a drone over .55 pounds. You can't fly your drone commercially until you take the 107 test, and you need to be 16 to do this.

    • @JasonEllingsworth
      @JasonEllingsworth 5 лет назад

      So basically that means anyone under 13 is flying light drones, or other rc under .55 pounds. I imagine most young pilots will mess around with the toy ones at Wal-Mart/target, or get in to fpv drone racing where the drone is also under .55 pounds, and therefore not regulated

  • @DavidHanniganJr
    @DavidHanniganJr 5 лет назад +21

    Looks like I'm just going to continue to do what I've always done when any kind of government at all told me there's rules concerning things. I use my Common Sense, on whether or not I fucking follow these 'rules'. Sounds like these 'rules' I'm going to continue (business as usual) to be paying absolutely no mind to.
    Whatever happened to the government not owning land? And seeing as our government, stated in & by the Constitution, isn't supposed to own land (which is unarguably true that the government does own land), what makes the government think they can now own air?

  • @malukojoesanchez5727
    @malukojoesanchez5727 5 лет назад

    The 400ft limit, is that from the actual groud or from the remote, if im on the roof of a 200ft building, that means i can only fly the drone at 200ft, or i still can fly the drone 400ft?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/YUXLTMFxsV4/видео.html

  • @timon0x31
    @timon0x31 5 лет назад

    What about under 250 gram, 0.55 lb. drones do they have to follow any of the drone rules such as flying just inside the 5 miles of an airport, flying FPV without a spotter or flying over 100 MPH?

  • @robertdelossantos1966
    @robertdelossantos1966 5 лет назад +11

    Land of the Free home of the brave but let's not forget the gestapo and its rules

    • @Lex8_559
      @Lex8_559 4 года назад +1

      land of the fee home of the slave

  • @kennethjackson6157
    @kennethjackson6157 5 лет назад +6

    I can't wait to see the fireworks being launched this July 4th with FAA registration numbers on them in class G airspace. It's common sense that a fireball flying mach 3 won't damage an aircraft?!

  • @rich500
    @rich500 4 года назад

    Ken, on AirMap I live under an E5 airspace. Does this mean I can still fly under 400 ft since it starts at 700AGL. Your reply is appreciated. I believe that I can fly here.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 года назад

      Sounds about right, but check with Airmap or the sectional charts. 👍

  • @alvinlewis7145
    @alvinlewis7145 5 лет назад

    Hey Ken I don't see anywhere that toy drones such as the tello are exempt from any of the faa rules, only that you don't have to register them. What's your take on that, or better yet what's the faa's take on that?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      The Small UAS Rule (14 CFR part 107) is only applicable to unmanned aircraft (drones) that weigh less than 55 pounds at takeoff. To fly an unmanned aircraft that weighs 55 pounds or more, operators need to apply for an exemption under the Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Systems (49 U.S.C. §44807).

  • @ae4xo
    @ae4xo 5 лет назад +4

    most of us recreation guys wouldn't even think to look about these rules. most of the causal people wouldn't even think to look the rules up

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      It's a good idea to be informed.

    • @jamiefulk
      @jamiefulk 5 лет назад

      True but in my experiences with the FAA, they will not likely do more than give you an uncomfortable talking to if you screw up, providing you didn't destroy property or injure someone.

  • @LWM_modelling
    @LWM_modelling 5 лет назад +7

    I just googled sextional charts and ended up in a very weird part of the internet, now I have to burn my harddrive

  • @kossiametsife3845
    @kossiametsife3845 3 года назад

    So, no need to register DJI mini 2 but I have to pass a test to be able to fly it for fun ? Or what it it?

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 4 года назад

    hi Ken has an eagle ever attacked a drone when flying and if so what are the rules we have a nest down here in Australia but over there arnt they an endanger protective animal heritage listed ?

  • @James-dtexTexas
    @James-dtexTexas 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks. Love the show. Very informative .... well, most of the time anyway. Nice hair ! 😂🤣😆

  • @arthouston7361
    @arthouston7361 5 лет назад +17

    "Hi...I'm from the FAA...and I'm here to help you."

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee 5 лет назад

      LOL!!!

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      well everyone is not going to renew there cert.u will be loosing apx 10mil $ so no more funds for the faa

    • @alexalaev6559
      @alexalaev6559 3 года назад

      What about if I made home video from a drone with my kids and placed in RUclips....Is it prohibited?

  • @tragictoast2956
    @tragictoast2956 5 лет назад

    Wait so I can’t take my drone outside of a 5 mile radius of an airport and fly freely? I HAVE to ONLY fly in restricted club areas until they get LAANC in place? I was planning to go to an island to fly up north, but am I not allowed to now?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      If the island is in unregulated airspace... have at it!👍

  • @Tubbilove
    @Tubbilove 4 года назад

    Question. I would like to get a drone, do I need to get a license or be a certified pilot, if I'm literally going to fly it below 100ft. And I will be nowhere near an airport or manned aircraft space. Just at my local park to take pictures and videos.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 года назад

      Yes, you'll be fine. FAA certification is for those who want to make money with their drone.
      You will need to register your drone as a 'Hobbyist' with the FAA though:
      faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

  • @CarnivalPS
    @CarnivalPS 5 лет назад +4

    3:04 the moment the video gets a copyright claim 🐣🐤🐥

  • @Saahib_K
    @Saahib_K 5 лет назад +3

    Was gonna get one...but now..Forget it! Timing couldn't be better..lol

  • @lare500
    @lare500 4 года назад

    Got a question.. How close can I fly my drone to a G rated airport as a recreation pilot ?

  • @mark33328
    @mark33328 5 лет назад

    whats the updated word on flying 400 feet above a building if you are flying for hobby and within 400 feet of said building?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      Still valid for certified pilots.

  • @shadowmaster9780
    @shadowmaster9780 4 года назад +5

    Rules rules and more rules, thats it I quit, no more hobby, f_ck online sales, hobby industry destroyed, by the federal gov, no more hobby shops. Not spending money😁

  • @chrish7927
    @chrish7927 5 лет назад +3

    Won't be able to fly at all pretty soon. Gotta clear the skies for the corporate delivery drones.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Gotta get those tube socks there FAST!

  • @wkinne1
    @wkinne1 5 лет назад

    Do these rules apply to children under 16 years of age if they are flying on/over private land? Certainly my Grandchildren can fly on my 40 acres 35 miles from the nearest Airport and 30 miles from a big city?

  • @jaymoney2357
    @jaymoney2357 3 года назад

    Hi ken I have a question if I’m going for my 107 license but haven’t took the test yet still studying but I have my ma2 should I Register as a hobbyist and then when I get my 107 Change it or what should I do ?

  • @gnormanhayes
    @gnormanhayes 5 лет назад +3

    I register my drone last year I'll never do it again they've gone too far and I will not deal with them anymore come arrest me

  • @MickClarkeSouthAfrica
    @MickClarkeSouthAfrica 5 лет назад +5

    😂😂😂6.20 Did Jeff say "I've read sexual charts".....Well everybody heard......and not about the bird😂😂😂

  • @gnormanhayes
    @gnormanhayes 5 лет назад

    I don't have aircraft flying under 400 feet unless I'm at an airport so if you can't go above that how are they going to hit each other

  • @NenadKralj
    @NenadKralj 5 лет назад +1

    3:01 this is the best part - what is song called ?

  • @cordarospraker9668
    @cordarospraker9668 5 лет назад +4

    😂😂😂from Idaho wont fly near the white house... got it . Great video and informative.

  • @VanlilfewithDaleandBailey
    @VanlilfewithDaleandBailey 5 лет назад +3

    I no longer recommend a drone for anybody. I'm even thinking of selling mine. Why bother flying anymore.

  • @glock2101
    @glock2101 5 лет назад +1

    Ken is that the OC boardwalk? Shrivers and the Music Pier?

  • @alumahomeinspections7009
    @alumahomeinspections7009 3 года назад

    Hi Ken, as a home inspector I use drones to inspect 2-3 story roofs, I am talking about 20-30 feet high maximum (I not flying at 400 feet to inspect a roof!).The Faa no fly zones around airports prevent my drones to fly in that areas and some of them are really big depending on the airport size. Is there any way I can find a solution?. Thank you

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 года назад

      Get LAANC approval to fly in those areas. ruclips.net/video/OfsIt2cs0rw/видео.html

  • @PropheticEclipses
    @PropheticEclipses 5 лет назад +2

    What about DJI goggles? Can’t keep my eyes on drone if I’m looking into an enclosed goggle.

    • @SuperSilvi1990
      @SuperSilvi1990 5 лет назад

      I Just bought some eyeball stickers for my goggles.

    • @jamiefulk
      @jamiefulk 5 лет назад

      In this case you need to have a spotter.

    • @Galaxy2517
      @Galaxy2517 5 лет назад

      So basically every time you fly you have to have a flight crew? BS!

  • @markuskoarmani1364
    @markuskoarmani1364 5 лет назад +3

    I dont think drug traffickers run by that rule. lol

  • @richardphillips2405
    @richardphillips2405 5 лет назад

    I have watched several of your videos. Thank you for all that you have done. I have a question. Is it possible to get FAA authorization to fly in controlled airspace as a recreational UAV pilot by some other means than LAANC? LAANC for recreational pilots is not available in my area. There is no information as to when it will be available. I have checked several websites. Some websites seem to suggest that there are other ways of getting authorization. But, no method is given.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      The only other way is to call the airport tower, but the FAA discourages it.

    • @richardphillips2405
      @richardphillips2405 5 лет назад

      @@KenHeron Thank you. I wish to say again that I appreciate your videos. I am only 2 blocks away from being outside of class E airspace. So, I will be glad when LAANC becomes available for our airport (class D).

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Best of luck!👍

  • @wedgie502
    @wedgie502 5 лет назад +1

    I'm curious how this will affect rc turbine jets. At 200mph with a power to weight ratio better than 1:1, 400 feet pass in the blink of an eye.

  • @justme4527
    @justme4527 5 лет назад +9

    You have to be 16 to fly a drone but if you are 12 you can carry a high power rifle into the woods and go hunting.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +2

      Makes NO sense.

    • @0TedDBear0
      @0TedDBear0 5 лет назад +1

      16 is for Part 107

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee 5 лет назад

      @@0TedDBear0 Still makes no sense!

    • @markuskoarmani1364
      @markuskoarmani1364 5 лет назад

      You can join ARMY at 18 and kill your enemy but you cant drink ????

  • @gemfaceter
    @gemfaceter 5 лет назад +5

    I am 68 years old and have been flying RC most of my life am I going to fly safely yes am I going to follow all these new rules Hell No.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      I think you can get "grandfathred" in.
      --See what I did there?!🤣🤣

  • @BassManStrikes
    @BassManStrikes 5 лет назад

    Ken is there a online course you would recommend for part 107 training?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      remotepilot101.com/
      Use: Heron18 for 30-percent off!

  • @WhoFPV
    @WhoFPV 5 лет назад +1

    Still not sure about weight limit. Do I have to have this setup on my 127g AUW quad ?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

    • @WhoFPV
      @WhoFPV 5 лет назад

      Ken Heron exactly what I thought. It’s still a toy in their eyes. Thanks Ken!

  • @RayleighCriterion
    @RayleighCriterion 5 лет назад +3

    The FAA has no authority on non Federal land.

    • @MikesLeTour83
      @MikesLeTour83 4 года назад

      Waterworld 360 ...... it’s not the LAND they are controlling.

    • @danielreed5898
      @danielreed5898 4 года назад

      normally the airspace below 15 feet is not goverened by the faa as these boats that skipfly to nomore than 15 feet is allowable so hmmmm

  • @oldschool7207
    @oldschool7207 5 лет назад +3

    Standby.....the rules will only become worse.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 4 года назад

    From what I can tell all the rules still apply if it's under 250g aside from registration.

  • @Tina-bl9hg
    @Tina-bl9hg 3 года назад

    Do I need to follow the FAA rules if I fly my drones outside of the US and bring the footage back to the US? Basically, does the FAA has any ruling over my footage that was taken outside of the US? Thanks!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 года назад

      The FAA only cares about your flying within the US airspace.

    • @Tina-bl9hg
      @Tina-bl9hg 3 года назад

      @@KenHeron Thank you sir. So, i wont need part 107 if I fly my drones outside of the US for commercial purposes? Do I understand that correctly? and thank you again for sharing these great knowledge!

  • @jdmsz9378
    @jdmsz9378 5 лет назад +3

    Nobody has line of sight of their drone. After a good 100 feet, you can't see it anymore

    • @MRGJHW
      @MRGJHW 5 лет назад

      I agree! And even if using binoculars it's very difficult or near impossible to see these little guys.

  • @floridajames04
    @floridajames04 5 лет назад +5

    Or.. Just get your part 107 and laugh at these rules! Haha!!!

    • @muzikmon2267
      @muzikmon2267 5 лет назад

      Below is something I sent to someone else about the part 107 it's just a copy and paste that I wrote..
      -----------------------
      the part 107 is really for people who want to make money with their drones. that's why the rules are more strict. You also have to pay $150 every 2 years which is ridiculous!!
      The recreational flying lions are more lenient and I'm sure the test will be less expensive.. and it should be like your license once you take a test for your drone it should be one test in one test only shouldn't have to take it every two years.. I understand taking it every 2 years if you're making money with your drone because rules change when it comes to that stuff..
      Thousands of people who have drones are pissed off and most of them don't want to to take the part 107 making money with their drones they just want to have fun and flying..
      if they don't have the new recreational test in lanc ready soon I already know hundreds of people that are selling their drones. Not to mention will affect people's drone channels, God knows how much revenue for companies, third parties that sell dron stuff..
      They should have never never never told us we were grounded without having the test, and laanc ready!!
      Their ignorance and incompetence, not to mention unprofessionalism not taking care of this much earlier making a test in the beginning has caused thousands of people to be pissed off who spent thousands and thousands of dollars on drone stuff..
      And they still have not given any answer of when the system or test is coming out
      I question the professionalism of the FAA in the planes that fly above our head the way that they've handled drones from beginning. If this is how they handle flying planes in the way they do crap we should all be very scared to fly..

    • @muzikmon2267
      @muzikmon2267 5 лет назад

      in other words it would be like telling someone who wanted to get their regular drivers license and only take one test. having the registry say we don't have the test ready AND WE DON'T KNOW WHEN WE WILL. you can't drive anymore but if you want to take your CDL WRITTEN TEST ( THERE IS MORE THAN ONE, AND COSTS A LOT MORE ) WE WILL LET YOU DRIVE AGAIN EVEN THOUGH YOU NEVER HAVE ANY INTENTIONS OF BEING A CDL DRIVER!!
      So basically you paid more money, and you have to deal with more rules and regulations, doctors appointments, physicals for no freaking reason!!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND UNPROFESSIONAL!! BECAUSE OF THIS IN INCOMPETENCE, AND LAZINESS I QUESTION THE FAA ORGANIZATION AND THE PLANES ABOVE OUR HEAD!!

  • @mssippijim
    @mssippijim 5 лет назад

    What does this mean for flying a tinywhoop outdoors? Is there any exception for below a certain weight anymore?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Yes. You have nothing to worry about.
      faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

  • @boblegogamer
    @boblegogamer 3 года назад

    if i was flying a dji mini 2 what age would i need to be to fly it and where is the law about that

  • @mikek4288
    @mikek4288 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you...I believe ill start burning my drones now

  • @kevintatum4903
    @kevintatum4903 5 лет назад +5

    drone pirate for life

  • @aztecjoe29
    @aztecjoe29 5 лет назад

    What's the weight limit before you have to register your drone

  • @ScullBayProductions
    @ScullBayProductions 5 лет назад

    My be4youfly app tells me I am 5 miles of a airport which are helipads at two hospitals and I have to contact the airport before I fly my drone. Yet the new rules says I don’t have to call. Which is correct?

  • @TentoesMe
    @TentoesMe 5 лет назад +4

    Ok, you part 107 pilots. No having fun!

  • @PhantomPanic
    @PhantomPanic 5 лет назад +3

    HI!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      FIRST yet again sir!!

  • @zen1701
    @zen1701 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Ken, You are always good for a chuckle

  • @khellendrose360
    @khellendrose360 5 лет назад

    I hope you may know the answer to this question.
    I live in Washington state and noticed the other day while at wallace falls state park, they had it posted that drones were not allowed. I'm new but to the best of my knowledge the park is in a class G airspace and therefore I should be allowed to fly without any issues.
    The question is, can I still legally fly or can the state or a state park legally deny drone activity?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад +1

      You can fly in state parks, but you can't take off or land from them.

  • @stevenmauer5054
    @stevenmauer5054 5 лет назад +4

    Test, restrictions = Money... It's a hobby, for fun.. Big Brother.. BS!!

    • @JasonDavis1132
      @JasonDavis1132 5 лет назад +1

      This is kinda the vibe I'm getting too. Someone realised they should have been making money and now every time you turn around there is going to be a new fee or fine if you don't. Air time charges next? Guess I'm done lol

    • @stevenmauer5054
      @stevenmauer5054 5 лет назад

      @@JasonDavis1132 Thanks for responding, be safe..

  • @UNoBugMe1
    @UNoBugMe1 5 лет назад +4

    Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂...... rules are made to be broken and “laws”, Hahahahahah I usually fly my drone when I’ve had to much to drink, it’s more challenging.

  • @necigrad
    @necigrad 5 лет назад

    Am I the only one seeing that we're no longer required to notify nearby airports when flying OUTSIDE of controlled airspace? Am I seeing this wrong? As an example, I am under my local Class B airspace, but by staying below 400 feet I'm not IN it. Additionally, the location I most often fly is within five miles of two heliports. Previously I had to notify the heliports, now it seems that I don't as the flying location isn't in controlled airspace.

  • @dhanushrao7303
    @dhanushrao7303 3 года назад

    I have a question: By do not fly over a group of people; my question was that, if we have a drone on follow me mode and it follows us and the location is on the beach, which there are maybe 2 to 3 people, does that count as violating the rule
    sorry if you didn't understand my question.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 года назад

      Even in autonomous follow me mode you are still considered the pilot in control. The FAA frowns upon flying over people who aren't directly involved in your production. Hope that helps.

  • @johnnybickle13
    @johnnybickle13 5 лет назад +1

    You definitely have the best drone vids out of all Ken. Love our community and enjoy all of these videos you guys do. Been very helpful and informative since before getting certified in 2017 and still to this day. Thanks for all that you do in the community and the great videos !

  • @N4BWR
    @N4BWR 5 лет назад

    I'm not sure if this question will be seen. If you register a drone as a hobbyist, and then become a Part 107 pilot as well (which I hope to do soon), do you have to register that same drone in a different way? Is there a different FAA number on it? Or maybe even two numbers so you can fly it as both a hobbyist and Part 107?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Good question!
      Once you become 107, you'll need to register each drone individually. They will get different numbers, yes.
      faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

  • @caseysteck611
    @caseysteck611 5 лет назад

    Thnx for the update. Jeff thnx for all you put up with from Ken.

  • @jamesm568
    @jamesm568 5 лет назад

    So does that mean I can go to my local ball field and fly my helicopters either though I'm surrounded by heli-ports now without having to notify 17 different people?

  • @mosezook3126
    @mosezook3126 4 года назад

    What is considered recreational flying or the other 107 thing can you clarify this

  • @sethproaps8899
    @sethproaps8899 5 лет назад

    What should we do during the interim before they make the hobbiest test?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 лет назад

      Make a couch fort? 😁

  • @wise_soul8886
    @wise_soul8886 4 года назад

    Do i have to take the FAA test if i just fly the drone just for fun

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 года назад

      Not the Part 107 test.
      However, an FAA Hobbyist test will be implemented soon.