Recent content by Plane Mack

Not to sound like the "drone police", but if you maintained VLOS throughout the flight, how do you not know where it landed?

Plus it falls outside of the FAA definition of "hobby/recreation" so you'd need your 107 certificate if go don't already have it.

As a Public Use Agency, if your pilots don't already hold Part 107 certificates, your department needs a COA to even conduct training flights. Public Use Agencies can use either 107, COA or both (not on same flight), but must have at least one of them to conduct any type of operations.

Will you take $500? I'm looking for a backup unit.

KJAN. Had to specify max altitude in a grid that the airport uses for drones. Some grids are published but others aren't. Boxes in the grid start at the airport at 0 feet then out to edge of the airspace in increments of 100 feet up to 400 feet. Basically spelled out my credentials as a...

I just did 2 jobs for them. Scheduled them both for the same day to reduce travel time. Same avg pay as mentioned earlier in thread. They were helpful and responsive when I had questions. It's a take it or leave it kind of thing, If you're ok with $65/hr then it's ok. If you think $65/hr...

This thread may be dead, but I just received my Class C airspace authorization for local airport. Good for 1 year and covers the entire circle of Class C, not just a specific area or date/time. Took 6 weeks to get but worth it.

In addition, even for "inadvertent mistakes", the NASA form is still not a "get out of jail free" card. All it does is provide safety information to the FAA and they can't use the information FROM THE REPORT against you (again, inadvertent mistake criteria), but they can violate you if they...

In practical application, that mindset would work. However, the terminology that is used throughout the rules and guidance is in reference to the ground. The main reason I would use the strict AGL definition is in the cases of towers being under Class B or C shelves. Those shelves can have...

I was able to reach out to some folks "in-the-know" and ask the very pointed question regarding the conflicting guidance vs. the regulation. I received this chart along with the statement that prior ATC authorization into Class E airspace only applies to the Class E airspace that goes to the...

That's the sound of freedom. Enjoy it while you can.

Here's the issue. For Classe E airspace, the rule (regulation) only requires ATC authorization/waiver when the Class E goes to the surface. §107.41 Operation in certain airspace. No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral...

Can you clarify this statement? I am personally aware of several government entities that use DJI products. Is there a source for the prohibition?

Just for clarification. In the US, Part 101 (Hobby/Recreation) does not require a waiver/authorization to fly at night. But you must meet all requirements of the model aircraft exemption to qualify as Part 101. Otherwise, you fall under Part 107 or public use. Both Part 107 and the Public...

What software does anyone use/recommend for photo stitching?