Drone Rules 2021 - Some of These Might Make You Quit the Hobby!
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2021
- Drone rules and regulations are so difficult to navigate. Are there actually good reasons for having them?
Timestamps:
0:00: Intro
2:45: Why 400 AGL Max?
4:29: Why Visual Line of Sight?
8:03: Flying Over People?
10:09: Flying in National Parks?
13:37: Why Register My Drone?
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I should clarify something I state in the video about 400 AGL, because some people are losing their minds about my misstatement. 400AGL means 400 feet above the ground, not 400 feet above your launch point as I state in the video. So wherever you are, the limit is 400 feet above the ground at that point. I apologize for this egregious mistake. I should be whipped with a wet noodle. I will say this - if you are flying at 400 feet above your launch point, and you fly over a ditch that is 500 horizontal feet away, putting your drone at 450 feet AGL, guess what . . . do you really think that is a major issue? Just saying. Use common sense. If you launch from the edge of a canyon that is 1000 feet deep, you are technically breaking the law if you fly over the canyon until you drop down to -600 feet on your screen. But how do you know how deep that canyon is? You don’t. Again, it’s about common sense. Until drones have altimeters on them, just be sensible. So for those of you on Mavicpilots.com losing your mind over this tiny statement, I’m sorry.
Ive been to 10,000 AGL with my Inspire 1. Screw the laws, be free & test your equipment to their limit. I saw Canada from that view.
We had a guy at our old farm house ( Not a crop duster) Fly not even 150 ft from ground level. We got so sick of it we called the FAA . Never seen him again 😂
Was just going to comment about this. Good you clarified and pinned 😄
You misinterpreted subsection c of part 91.119
“At an altitude of 500ft above the surface, EXCEPT over open water OR a sparsely populated area. In those cases the aircraft my not be operated closer then 500ft to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.” So a plane can legally fly at say 200ft AGL and collide with a drone. I feel remote ID and or ADSB will have to be integrated so that ATC and manned aircraft are aware of all drone operations to keep the NAS safe.
Crop dusters operate under part 137 agricultural aircraft regulations. The section you would be looking for is part 137.49 in short same basic rules as 91.119 but can fly at any altitude to safely dispense AG chemicals. Including approach’s turn arounds etc.
When I mentioned to my CEO that I was buying a drone it started a discussion about marketing photos and video when I'm on the road doing equipment demos. I circled back with him and pointed out all of the laws and requirements in order to do it legally. The response I got was that the company was willing to pay for the course and the test for me to get my Part 107. Talk about an awesome development!
What kind of work/Co. Business do you do?
Circle Back ?! AHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!
@@danrussell3509 ok jen
Several rules are due to people doing stupid stuff. I spent 26 years as a law enforcement officer. I will never forget the time I was sent to get a guy to reel in a kite that he was flying (quite high) about 500' straight off the end of a runway at an International Airport. His rationale was there was no sign prohibiting kite flying just outside the airport perimeter fence. I told him we would put one up next to the do not murder people sign that was on back order.
Some ppl have no sense
That's probably the reason for every rule.
ok now that was just stupid on him for flying a kite right next to a runway. but in terms of just flying a drone at low altitude or in the middle of nowhere, you don't need a million laws for it. common sense should prevail.
Thats in the Bible at least.
Thou shalt not flyath a kite around an airport.
Thou shalt not flyath a drone unless you are government.
So it is written. So it is done.
@@Mike-jv8bv it’s about control, giving legitimacy to government employees to harass and extort fines.
In the big picture, it’s all about clearing the air space for drone deliveries by Amazon, UPS, et.al. They’ll be able to fly everywhere, over people, no VLOS, etc.
Making recreational flyers fly only in AMA parks is never going to happen. I fly to explore, not just to fly. It's ridiculous. Like buying a car and being told you can only drive it in that parking lot over there.
If you don’t have a license and insurance, you can’t drive in that parking lot. 😅
@@brettjones4300 Parking lots are typically private property, and you can drive on private property without insurance or license.
So get a Part 107 and you can do that.
The whole idea of integrating drones into the airspace is flawed. You don't integrate bicycles onto the freeway, you keep them separate. Same should apply here. Drones under 400 ft and manned aviation above 500. Any infractions should be vigorously prosecuted.
@@garypeterson9083 I imagine that's how it'll shake out eventually.
As a helicopter pilot I pay attention to part 91.119 section (d). There are exceptions to the minimum altitudes in regards to Helicopter. We normally fly at 500’ to allow for an emergency landing in the event of a engine failure. But in the case that your friend states he can fly anywhere at any altitude does not seem technically correct. But that is no reason to hate drones. Birds, power lines, balloons etc. can be dangerous. There is always a risk.
As an R22 pilot, you are correct and enjoy!
Your right. These rules prohibit entry into the hobby. Thanks for talking me out of it and saving me time, frustration and money.
Can someone explain why I can fly in a paramotor up to 18,000 feet high in the sky without a license???? But for a drone…. I need a license??? Makes no sense?
Because if you screw up while flying a paramotor and fall out of the sky, you'll probably die, so they won't be able to fine you?
@@jeffreygunn3530 so it's about money and not safety?
@@murrijuana2842 Most licenses issued by governments at any level are about revenue.
There is a big difference between “worst case” analysis to yield rules and something that approaches balancing risks. If we applied “worst case” analysis to all human endeavors, we’d be stuck in our houses doing very little. For instance, number of times I’ve seen a crop duster working in the farmland surrounding me: zero. How often do modern drones fall out of the sky? If a 250g drone falls from the sky, what is its likelihood of it even hitting someone, let alone injuring them. Negligible. What is the likelihood of a golf ball slicing off of a course and hitting someone. Probably more, but we still have roads next to fairways. The restrictions should match the aircraft size, capabilities, etc., based on actual science and thorough, realistic testing, instead of one size fits all rules. Plus, big sky, little drone. Too many rules, like every other part of our lives…
Plus, if I want to take drone videos and post them on a RUclips channel, monetized or not, there’s no valid argument at all for that to be prohibited.
Excellent, and I mean EXCELLENT!! comment! I couldn’t agree with you more!! 💯💯‼️‼️💯💯
Well put!
it's called common sense approach to public policy. Not "zero tolerance." Your points are well taken.
@@MS-1994 Exactly!
I shoot real estate daily under a 107 and get confronted often, I'd say at least monthly, by upset people that are sure I must be doing something illegal...typically having to do with their "privacy." Most times by identifying myself and my purpose of shooting a home for sale satisfies them, but there have been a couple times where things got a little heated. Here's the thing...drones are difficult to see and often also the operator difficult to find. I'm a million percent sure if my location was being broadcast to anyone with an app that dings when a drone is nearby I would be confronted WAY more often, with the chances of getting into a physical altercation also rising exponentially since these people will be the ones LOOKING to pick a fight. It'll be interesting to see what happens the first time the FAA gets sued by a commercial photographer who was attacked because his whereabouts were being broadcast.
I fly alot by people. Most don't have a clue what it is about. Once pass the Goggles they realize no Time to spy. But once I mention rules.. hobby is soon Dead. Like freedom to to travel.. unhindered and not taxed... But government made it there's now..soon can't go nowhere without there permission... Great company you work for.. God bless..
Another note. Rules.. for safety.. you know how many have been killed by Hobby?? good 100 year's.. and not one died. Not About safty.. About who is boss..
I've shown 5 people a Day on adverage.. for 4 year's now.. all in a good light.. that's what will save Hobby.. my opinion but I'm a rebel.. an American.
Suing the people making the rules is absolutely ridiculous. That’s like suing the DoT for speed limits after someone hits you.
@@sleepingbearffg5008
Part 107 is NOT about hobbyists, ffs.
Just had an experience with the Park Ranger at the State Park. His information on who controlled the airspace over the Park was very inaccurate. Today I returned with all the new Rules and the State rules all highlighted to bring him up to speed. I think we had a very productive conversation and he promised to read through the materials I supplied. He also understood what my goals were to gain access to the shore from the Park and he seemed very open to it.
So would you still have line of sight
Excellent video, Russ!! Really appreciate your passion for not only explaining the rules and regulations, but even explaining the details of understanding those rules in light of the bigger picture for safer droning. Thank you!!
Thank you for all the information, It makes my life so much easier! Its very difficult to stay current with new rules and laws when trying to run my own channel, so having someone make it this easy is amazing!
Great video! Love the honesty that you yourself did the same things most people have made. Thanks for doing your homework and sharing!
Another great video Russ! I’m a Canadian airline and new recreational drone pilot. When I have some stick time on the drone I plan on becoming an advanced licensed pilot. Thank you for your common sense practical and very informative info. Keep it up, fly safe!
As soon as I start caring about how the FAA dictates where & how I’ll fly (which I’m doing very safely now), I’ll let you know.
I for one appreciate your knowledge of drone laws how you present them to us in your videos. As a Papa of 8 grandchildren of whom are the sole reason for purchasing my mini 2 I'm glad you have our backs. Keep making videos and we all can stay informed. Thanks!!
Thanks for your videos. They are appreciated. Hoping I am not repeating another comment here. I scanned but did not find the info I am sharing.
Regarding your brief discussion of 400 AGL, Part 107.51 limits altitude to 400 AGL except you can fly 400 ft above a structure as long as the drone stays within a 400 ft radius.
In your example of the Grand Canyon, the drone operator can legally fly over the edge of the cliff as long as the drone stays within 400 ft of the edge and does not fly more than 400 ft above the edge of the cliff. It does not technically become illegal as soon as the drone crosses the open expanse beyond the edge of the cliff. This also means you can fly a drone up to 400 ft above a structure as long as the drone stays within 400 ft radius of the structure. You could be on the roof of a building or on the ground and still fly it 400 ft above the structure.
They change the rules so much it's mind-boggling. Now you have to register your drone, no matter what the weight, or purpose - to take pictures/videos even if it's for your own collection. Probably because a lot of people were using the loophole to say "Hey I was flying recreationally AT THE TIME I took the pictures - changed my mind later and used it on my Yt (which could be monetized). Great video! I'm a new sub!
Thanks Russ. Clear and concise. Thank you for putting all that together.
Great info! Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Thank you for making this video. Very informative. I learned so much from this. I am in the process of getting my part 107.
Very interesting video.
I was only flying a month before I decided I wanted my Part 107.
I'm really glad I did, since I learned so much by having to study for the test.
Thanks Russ for keeping the drone community well informed about regulations with your clear and concise videos
Excellent video Russ. Great information that we all need to hear from time to time.
Great video! I think I was aware of most of it, but now have a more clear understanding of the National park rule.
You always do a good job of explaining things, great job Russ 👍
Great job Russ as always. In regards to crop dusters, even if it is an area where drones can fly all drones must yield right of way to manned aircraft. So the drone operator will need to wait or go somewhere else and fly.
1. registration/insurance
2. 400ft max height limit
3. NO-flying over people, from vehicles, over traffic, over city roads, crowded area’s, near airport, after dark without permits
4. no loitering over businesses, landmarks etc.
all the rules we need honestly idk why drone users are being treated like we fly airliners and not drones!
VLOS
You’d think all those rules would be common sense, but never underestimate someone’s stupidity and foolishness.
@@montithered4741 lmao very true bro and you can’t blame us tho we’re human always getting into shit lol but it’s funny because when I fly and I see some of the people it attracts in my mind I’m like hell na no way in hell should that dumb azz dude get a drone I can tell he would do some dumb shit smh definitely drones aren’t for everyone!
@@infectedneuronz5995 Your handle seems appropriate.
Russ great video. A lot of common sense goes into flying a drone. Thanks.
Yep I quit the hobby in July 2021 after being in for 9 years. 30+ planes, 12 drones, 3 boats. So many laws, locals not wanting to race.
2016-2018 were the FPV Hobby HypeTrain years
If little Johnny and Julie get interested in model aviation, they should perhaps be directed toward guns, sex, drugs --- maybe motorcycles. Quadcopters could ruin their reputations.
@@surfpsych yea. RC got me away from all the negative stuff.,once sold off now im tided up into Jeeps
Another great rules video, Sir!
Just passed my part 107 so I can be in compliance when I use the drone on my RUclips channel. 👍
Congrats!
Complacent in their extortion racket. 🖕
Man I love your channel. So helpful all the time. Keep it up.
Very good information, and a good way to share it. Big thanks!
Great info as usual thanks for sharing. Drone pilots can not see behind the drone. Most commercial aircraft thinking of float planes cannot see behind either unless they have radar. Most pilots can see left and back a little, but it is more difficult to see to the right very far back. Happy Flying
Great Information Russ!
Happy Flying
You are absolutely a super star. Thanks again for an awesome and informational video. If you ever make it out to Southern California I'd like to shake your hand.
Thank you so much for the update!!
Very informative thanks for sharing Russ.
Great video, Russ! Thank you!
Your video makes perfect sense. That's why I have been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I have all the apps that are suppose to help me. Sometimes, even with all those apps, I don't feel confident if I can fly my drone in some places. I always try to follow all rules.
I have my drone, a Mavic Mini 2, registered and labeled. That way, if an officer or someone that doesn't rally know the FAA rules ask me about credentials or registrations, I have something to show.
I don't like to fly at 400 feet, I think videos looks better at lower altitude. But, manned aircraft pilot, fly under 400ft too often. At least in the place I live and where I used to live. So I prefer to fly my drone between 35 and 65 meters, when possible. Some times I fly at 400, but not on purpose. But now, while I am writing this, I am thinking to change the settings to less altitude, and less distance.
I am glad I found your channel, and I appreciate all that I've learned from you. Thank you my friend. :)
Thanks Russ. Excellent information. Keep them coming.
Useful current information. Thank you!
Another great informative video. Thanks 👍👍
I’m a caregiver and listen to more RUclips then anything. I recently bought a DJI Mavic Air 2S and fly 2-4 times a day through out the day. Your videos are very informative and i could see this turning into a podcast for people who want to learn more but have day jobs or drive for a living. PODCASTS PODCASTS PODCASTS 🥳
Great video. One correction I have is that the AGL isn't relative to the launch point or the control station, but to your drone. Your drone is what's in the air, not you, so in theory you have to keep mental track of elevation changes below your drone just like you have to mind what's under your drone. You can't just yeet your drone off a cliff and pretend that it's still 400' AGL lol.
Yes, I should have clarified that. Manufacturers really need to add LIDAR so pilots know exactly what their altitude is at all times.
@@51Drones That's been at the top of my wish list from the beginning. I have to spend a lot of time studying topographical maps before I fly in a new area with mountains, large rock formations, or steeply ascending landscapes. I have found it invaluable to be able to do 3D mission planning with Dronelink. I love that it shows me a simulated 3D model of my flight plan.
So flying over the edge of a cliff well above 400 feet AGL is dangerous because it could be unsafe to the jet that's out of control and about to crash into the cliff?
@@51Drones Actually, just having a built-in ground elevation map would suffice (probably), which I think google, and others, already have available. As long as you know the topography of where the drone is at you can calculate AGL. This is, essentially, what small plane pilots do since most of them do not have radar altimeters. They look at the map of where they are and compare that to their altimeter, which gives Mean (aka height above) Sea Level (MSL). Granted, it's not a perfect nor instantaneous measurement.
I am a long time follower of your channel and always find you to have the most reliable info when it comes to drone rules and regulations.
I have been a licensed single engine land pilot for close to 30 years and acquired my part 107 a couple yrs back when I bought my first drone .
I was watching this video to keep up with some of the changes in the reg and saw a minor flaw in your info in regards to flying over National Parks.
I know it is still debatable because of the word “requested” and this info comes from the AIM ‘s and not the FAR’s but the FFA has requested that pilot not fly below 2,000 feet AGL over National Parks.
FAR’s 7-5-6b
["Pilots are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above the surface of the following: National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, 7-5-2 Lakeshores, Recreation Areas and Scenic Riverways administered by the National Park Service, National Wildlife"]
Don’t mean to be picky!
Keep up the good content!
Your out in a field with a drone flying, Your out in the middle of nowhere, it's not like there 100 drones and there are 100 planes crop spraying. Your drone hitting a plane is like winning the lottery.
Someone would be getting a lot of money. /s
Exactly Chris, I've this argument many times with "anal drone police." I had one guy who was from the UK assuring me that I was going to crash into a plane or helicopter when I'm out here flying in the middle of BFE. And he has ZERO clue about where I'm flying or what kind of air traffic is there. Which is NONE.
The issue is people win the lottery ALL THE TIME. UAS have and will collide with other aircraft because common sense isn’t common.
Russ, thanks so much. Great point about intent.
Nicely done Russ. Thank you for making. Did not realize the rule on national parks. Thankfully I have not tried to fly in one.
Another tricky one to watch out for is National Wildlife Preserves.
I fly my drone in Southern Saskatchewan for crop checking and am frequently beyond VLOS - out to about a mile and a half, usually. There is an airstrip about 4 miles from our farm, where crop dusting aircraft are based. I can easily hear those things taking off and flying from that distance and have plenty of time to dive for the deck and return home. I never overfly anyone's farm yard, although, I may buzz a tractor if I see one!
As someone preparing to return to the drone hobby after a few years on the ground, thank you for this upload.
It's always important to stay up to date on the rules!
.... also thanks for the reminder, I need to register my racing drone before I fly again.
As a footnote, some drones may require additional paperwork for you to be entirely legal.
For example, while I'm not up to date on the technology anymore, older high performance hobby grade racing drones may be equipped with an FPV system that transmits on *Amateur Radio* bands.
It is not legal for you to even power such a drone up unless you have an appropriate amateur radio license, and then you are also bound to the myriad rules of said license, such as proper identification and non-commercial use.
That said, we could always use some more hobby crossover, and I for one would readily welcome fellow drone enthusiasts to fly on the electromagnetic airways as well as the physical ones!
This was a lot more encouraging. If the rules are too restricitive then it feels like your creativity is limited. I'm still worried though, because I plan to travel to different countries with my drone and now it seems like every country may have their own set of rules and restrictions then it becomes a major pain.
I am a crop duster. We do have some different rules under part 137, and we are granted exemptions from some rules in part 91.
I often fly (for work) in remote, off-grid areas of Alaska that are frequented by small aircraft (Cessnas, Pipers, and the like). I use a handheld air band transceiver to talk to airplane pilots if I need to to alert them to where my drone is and its altitude. You should be able to hear an approaching plane and get your drone down to a low level. Having the ability to talk to a pilot on the radio really helps in situations when they are under 500 ft AGL.
Regarding Part 91.119, there is an exception for crop dusters. In fact, the exception is for *all* aircraft flying under part 91. 14 CFR §91.119(c) reads in part "...An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas..." Since a field of crops is definitely sparsely populated, the pilot of a manned aircraft may flow as low as they desire over that field.
Gotcha! Thank you so much for clarifying that!
In our area, there are a lot of farm fields. It is quite common to see the planes fly to the other side of town to refill and then fly back across the residential areas barely clearing the treetops on their way back to the fields. They don't bother with going up to the required altitude. I sometimes fly at our high school football fields in the evening when no one is there. Yesterday, I had a crop duster fly directly over at very low altitude. I couldn't hear him 'til he was right on me. If my drone had been up, it could have easily been hit.
@@Kilroy01 Most aircrafts are only required to be 500 ft away from a structure during flight/surface and not landing/take off.
Regardless of the aircraft, you are the smaller craft and should lower your altitude in this situation.
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO SEE SOME OF MY VIDEOS, FOR HUMANITY. Answers the question. Any insights appreciated, im screwed.
@@51Drones You're welcome.
Thank you for a no nonsense talk. Good job.
Very important following by rules strictly and regulations. Thanks for nice video .
As always thanks Russ for the video! My question is registering multiple drones. The FAA only allows one registration number (for recreational purposes) so my assumption has always been to just use the same number on all my drones. Is this correct?
That is correct. When you register recreationally, you are registering the PILOT. Commercial drones must be registered individually.
G'day Russ,
Just thought I would update you on Australian Drones Regulations. CASA (the Australian version to the FAA) has announced that as from 1st July 2021 all drones with a weight exceeding 700g (1.54lbs) used by commercial pilots (Part 107, pilots in the US) must register their drones. It is going to cost AUD$40.00 (USD$29.98) per drone per year.
At the present time there is no need for recreational pilots to pay a registration fee, but all drones exceeding 250g (0.55lbs) you must register with CASA, and drones under 250g dont need to be registered
thats sad. Its all about taxing and enslaving the people. Just like ohios rules to register kayaks to use waterways we own. Its all about revenue generation. If it wasnt it would be free, Its absurd.
Good video always helpful
We need these rules like we need rules for walking. RC aircraft have a great track record and the government should leave us alone. As for me I'll fly when and where I want and I'll do it in a safe way and they can put their rules where the sun doesn't shine.
Just wait. Automatic restricted take off or return to home whenever you do something illegal. It will then be automatically reported with an automated fine.
As technologies change, new laws and regulations will also develop and change.
Also, your analogy of walking is dumb because there ARE laws about walking: where to walk, when to walk, where & when you can or can’t walk.
I don't know waire you live but I live in America. I walk waire I like and as far as I know their is no law to stop me if you are so stupid as to think the government is passing these laws for safety you are the dumb one. They will kill this hobby and you will help them. When you can't fly any toys anymore you can look back and say I helped kill that hobby for everyone. As for me I'll fight them just like any other person who try to f up the future for my grandkids.
@@angeldoggy try crossing a street outside a crosswalk, or walking onto a military base without going through a gate, or walking onto an airfield, or onto someone’s property when there are no trespassing signs.
Monti thered it's because of people like you that the government is nolonger of the people and for the people. By the way I work for the government and can walk anywhere I like even all the places you thought I was band from. Yes even privet property with a no trespassing Sign
Your rule videos are always my favorite ones
Great info, thanks!
The very reason for all these rules is to make people give up the Hobby. The same thing happened with CB Radio in the 80s, it worked everyone gave it up...
Great Review! Common sense! Sadly common sense isn't always common! Thanks for info!
VLOS is such BS. I have a mini 2 and on a sunny day I can’t see it after 500 feet of distance. Not to mention either your watching your screen or your drone.
Yea it’s dumb. It’s so stupid that you have a camera and still need to keep an eye on it. I fly around my house and can’t see it half the time and that’s considered bad? It needs to be changed.
Another great video/update thanks!! I guess I’m going to go today to the FAAdronezone and register my DJI Spark. I’ve been flying gas/electric plans, some helicopters for over thirty years and now drones for eight years. So my question is the one time FEE of $5 to register your drone. Technically that’s referring to everything else I still own and fly right? Id be able to put the same number on each and every aircraft I have. As they I guess refer to them as all being “DRONES”. Thanks
Thank you Russ for doing the research and informing us about the rules. Intimidating for new pilots and this channel has been a go to for me from the beginning of my interest in this hobby.
Hi 51 Drones,
I love your channel--so please don't be offended if I ask for clarification regarding this FAA rule. I am Part 107 certified for 4 years and fly drones as part of my job. You are correct that money doesn't HAVE to be involved for a flight to be "commercial" by nature of "intent." Even if you are a farmer who wants to use a drone for your own business (to inspect roofs, count cows, check irrigation, etc)--you aren't getting "paid" directly--but that's still helping your business. However, one of the FAA test question asks, "If your neighbor offers you football tickets in exchange for drone pictures of his house to use in a real-estate listing . . . does that fall under Part 107?" The FAA says "Yes" because when a you accept money (or any form of compensation) that is automatically deemed "in furtherance of a business." Ken Heron said a drone hobbyist can be fined up to $1100 for selling drone imagery without a Part 107 certificate and a business owner who knowingly hires a non-certified drone "hobbyist" can be fined $9,000 per violation. Please see video link below: ruclips.net/video/vpUeevt03RE/видео.html
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I always understood a hobbyist is forbidden to sell any drone imagery--or use a drone to accomplish "work"--unless they are Part 107 certified? The Hobbyist exemption under Title 14, USC 44809 is the only federal law that requires you to "have fun" because you are only allowed to fly "recreationally." LOL! Maybe I am mistaken, but I always thought payment trumped "intent" in the eyes of the FAA. They are cracking down on monetized RUclips videos now because people are making money from them--even if they claim their "intent" was "having fun": Here is example:
ruclips.net/video/NDiJXIXedFQ/видео.html&ab_channel=KenHeronKenHeronVerified
I live near Lake Michigan and every summer we have ultralight air craft flying over our houses and it seems to me that an ultra light hitting my house or my person would do more damage then just about any drone. I wonder what rules the FAA has for this type of aircraft. Thanks for your video most of it is common sense but you brought up some great points.
That not wright just because you have your part107 doesn't mean your drone not going to fall from the sky and hit some one the same as if you dont have your part 107
thanks for all the info
Hi what's up and good morning those are all good questions I've been flying roughly more or less about anywhere between 12:00 and 13 years I have a hobbyist license and I flown in crazy weather and I'm about to take my 107 and thank you so much for educating us because there is a lot of rules
If you think about it, if you launch from property adjacent to a national Park, and keep within the boundaries of line of sight, how much park are you really going to get to see? Normally, you have to drive a few miles into the park before you see the beauty and scenic areas? So there’s Really no benefit from hopping over the fence so to speak.
Great info, Russ!
Altitude exemptions exist for crop dusters and other commercial air operations and are listed under FAA commercial regulations part 135.
And Part 137
Excellent, as always.
For ag operation FAR 137 applies, for operation of kites FAR 101 applies. FAR 91.119 (c) allows aircraft to fly lower than 500 feet agl if you are 500 feet from certain objects (see FAR 91.119(c))
Very helpful - thanks for the detailed explanation of commercial use intent and the national park info. Since the river through the middle of Atlanta is a national recreational area that butts up against our neighborhoods (and is marked as a national park in the DJI and B4U apps), I’ve got several buddies that claim they can take off outside it and fly over. Good to know that’s not exactly true. :-)
a recreational area is not the same as a park. Anything "national" is illegal and unconstitutional.
You were very informative. I’m glad i did everything right. Only flying for 1year but no 107 but dont need one. Thats not my income. Its the best fun I’ve had for awhile. Lolol. Again thanks so much OH. PS. IM FULLY REGISTERED TRUST ALSO. STAY SAFE BROTHER
Great video as usual, I always get a lot of good info, even if I don't see eye to eye with you on everything. I have 3 questions, so I'm going to split them into 3 comments.......
Question #1. So many people are either getting, or stating they're happy they got the mavic mini or other sub 250g drone. I used to run the drone program at my fire dept. before retirement and still volunteer with a search n rescue drone I have, so I try to keep up on all the rules, and have read the NPRM several times over, along with existing stuff on the books. As far as I can tell, if you have a sub 250g drone, it is true you don't have to register it, which also means you don't HAVE TO put a wifi ID beacon on it, but if you do not have that remote ID that they decided to go with, then you are limited to flying indoors or at a FRIA. I'm not sure a lot of these mavic mini owners get that. Am I reading it wrong, or is that the way you see it too?
No. Sub 250 will be able to fly normally, anywhere (with authorization if required)
wow great video I didnt know alot of this stuff really wishing i seen this sooner b4 buying this nazgul today
damn i just bought one too might just return it. This is to big of a headache to deal with
Hey Russ, this video answered so many questions, but left me with one. I am relatively new to flying my Mini SE, have been considering registering my drone as a recreational status, but I may go for my 107 in a few months (possibly). Would it make sense to register as recreational, or wait until if/when I go for a 107?
Well done Russ! Thank you! :-)
I know this may not apply to rules but do you recommend turning off downward vision when flying over water?
Excellent presentation.
Absolutely excellent!👏👍 Every drone owner/pilot should be aware of the rules before heading out. I have question about RUclipsrs who are simply doing reviews and are following the rules as you have described. Do they need to be 107 certified?
Question: Last weekend I saw soemone flying around 100 feet up in a hang glider (unpowered), just over tree tops on the bluff where I live. My house is on a 380 ft bluff over the Mississippi on the Minnesota / Wisconsin border. This is one of those that launch behind a waterski boat. (Water skiing was invented just below my bluff in 1932.) He went back and forth, catching thermos. overhead for about an hour. I was not flying my Air 2 at the time.
But I have a question: what rules apply to these unpowered craft?
Also a couple years ago I saw a man with his granddaughter in an untra-light plane as I stood on the edge of the bluff. He was the same altitude as me on my cliff and he was able to wave at me about 50 feet away. I expect that was illeagle.
Lake City , MN
Nice video dude!
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I was flying my drone beyond the visual line of sight and crashed into the bottom of the wash gully. The jackrabbits filed a complaint but I have yet to be served by the timber warden.
If you begin with recreational intent, but later decide to get licensed to operate commercially, can you then use your previously captured footage while you were only a recreational flyer for commercial purposes and gain monetary compensation for it? Thanks for these very clear explanations!
I thank I know the answer but so if I take off from my lawn and go up to 400 feet above my lawn than there is a mountain or big hill that is say another 300 feet higher can I go up to 700 feet to go over the hill or is that not leagle because iam above 400 foot above take off point
A great video Russ
I live across the highway from a skydiving place in the country and we have a ton of air traffic around my place and yes I do fly my drone here. And I have to be acutely aware of any aircraft so I do keep my ears open and if I notice any aircraft in the area I lower my drones altitude significantly
Hello Russ. As usual , this video is very informative. But I have a question for you or for anyone who reads this comment that can accurately answer my question. I attach a strobe light on my drone as a visual aid. Does seeing the strobe light when the actual drone is hard to see clearly (as in clearly seeing the body and arms of the drone) satisfy the rule of having to be able to see the drone in flight?
Yes!
you just have to see the dot in the sky it doesnt mean you have to see any detail.
I found the same issue with fog trying to video an ice-fishing video. I was lucky to get it back after majestically soaring above the "clouds" for about 15 minutes before coming back to home. It was below freezing obviously, but to have so much moisture in the air along with the freezing temps. Lucky duck right here. :)
Just FYI... You are to fly no higher than 500 feet below the ceiling of a cloud. Got fog, no fly. Be safe 👍
Good conversation
Best wishes from the uk
Great intel! 💯