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    Called FAA today about max ceiling

    VLOS is not a law in every market DJI serves. In fact, there have been some rumors that the FAA is going to allow flights beyond VLOS under some circumstances. Only time will tell if this is true or not.
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    Called FAA today about max ceiling

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    Called FAA today about max ceiling

    Not exactly sure what your point is here. Are these real questions? I'm trying to educate those who think just because they're flying less than 400' AGL they don't have to worry about manned aircraft. There are situations where manned and unmanned aircraft may legally share the same airspace...
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    Called FAA today about max ceiling

    That's a good point. We have crop dusters flying all summer in our area. It would seem they are in violation of minimum altitude restrictions nearly every flight. The part they often violate is the 500' from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure regulation. A telephone pole or...
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    Called FAA today about max ceiling

    This is a common fallacy I'm seeing perpetuated throughout the UAS community. While I'm new to drones I've been a licensed pilot since the 80's. Airplanes can fly as low as they want over open water or sparsely populated areas. The 500' rule only applies when the aircraft is near any person...