Recent content by Dr.barron

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    Places to fly in NYC and LI

    Here's the official ruling per "2015" orders. (this is not the sample) http://nysparks.com/inside-our-agency/documents/GuidancePolicies/RegulatingUnmannedAircraftSystems.pdf. A second catch that is a pain even for flying hobbyists is the required insurance coverage for drones. I will visit...
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    Places to fly in NYC and LI

    I found that if you really pay attention to the boundaries of the no fly zones. You may find areas to fly. A park in the Bronx is half way in no fly zone and half is not. I fly outside the limits. No trouble so far. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    I received my temporary sUAS Remote Pilot in Command certificate today.

    Yeah good and week done, I did too feels good. But so many more steps to go to profit margin. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Flying long distance in NYC

    NYC MOSTLY no fly zones. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Places to fly in NYC and LI

    This app which I downloaded has not restrictions listed and could get get you in serious trouble the location closest to me Bronx NY is a State Park. Can not fly there. I have been looking at NYC parks and may need to apply for permission. I left them a message to show any updates on using any...
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    Central Jersey

    Be careful, colleges are banning flying on campus unless you are a current student and have permission! Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots
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    Anyone heard of "Drone Pilot Ground School"- UAV Coach $

    I used " Drone Pilot Ground School". Today 8/30/2016 I passed the 107 test. Alan is very nice polite and willing to personally walk his students through hard questions. I was suck in my learning (load calculations and latitude/ longitude questions) two days ago and called him up left message. In...
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    FAA to go live at 11:45AM EST Monday 8/29/16 on Part 107.

    I watched it on YouTube. Department of Transportation and FAA representative gave introduction and very brief overview with short q & a. No surprises. However the section on waivers for flying after dark, flying over people and out of site flying was interesting. I will apply for waiver.
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    FAA to go live at 11:45AM EST Monday 8/29/16 on Part 107.

    This can be good for us, especially if you need to fly over people commercially sometimes, filming, and/or sport events. I guess this means insurance will have to catch up, probably higher rates.