Recent content by Jaron

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    Phantom 3 Dual Controllers?

    The biggest differences I see between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Inspire 1 is the Inspire 1 has 360 view since the legs move up, and then the dual controllers. I found one video where a guy was able to modify his controller to allow for dual controllers. Anyone else know any other...
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    What exactly is required for commercial use

    Avionics Magazine :: FAA Expects to Issue Commercial UAS Rule in 2016 According to this article "FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker told lawmakers Wednesday that the long awaited federal rule regulating the commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) will be published...
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    What exactly is required for commercial use

    Here's something I found in a document on the page that Meta4 shared in regards to the new law. Seems an actual pilot license will not be required, but you will be required to take a knowledge exam. I'm sure it will cost, but not nearly as much as an actual pilot license. Operators would be...
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    What exactly is required for commercial use

    I appreciate the responses. There are a lot of different answers when I googled it and as I said before, the FAA is great at making it confusing. I've always loved flying and have considering going to flight school before. Many flight schools accept the post 9/11 GI Bill, so I've considered...
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    What exactly is required for commercial use

    I know there is a pending law that I've read may or may not require a pilot license. Any current information about that? It seems silly that you don't need a pilot license simply to fly the thing, but you do need one if you plan to sell the photos you take.
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    What exactly is required for commercial use

    I've looked through these and other forums, searched online. The closest, up to date, reliable source I have found is knowbeforeyoufly.org. The problem is, the statement regarding commercial use is slightly confusing. I have messaged them with no response so far. "If you want to use UAS for...