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    Another group is suing the FAA on registration

    According to the complaint it was filed 2/17... Before the so called deadline... T
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    Flying near radio antennae

    Yes sir... AT&T microwave sights are history... This one severs as a ham radio station... I hate thieves and vandles...
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    Has anybody registered there UAV in person?

    That I can pay cash... Been looking around and it seems I can... Looks like I can also get an N number for my uav... And a custom one at that.... Maybe I can use my ham call since it starts with a N. If the local county Mountie popo asks for my papers I can show him my ham license...;)
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    Has anybody registered there UAV in person?

    It looks as your statement is incorrect. All I need to do is go to a Flight Standards District Office. Good thing there is one right next to where I work...
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    Remeber that you need to report your sale of your UAV should you sell it.

    It says under section 44103. Since they used that section to say you need to show your papers to any LEO asking you will need to report the sale. Here's a link to the LEO info card https://www.faa.gov/uas/law_enforcement/media/LEO_guidance_card.pdf It says " Required documents must be in...
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    Remeber that you need to report your sale of your UAV should you sell it.

    49 U.S. Code § 44109 - Reporting transfer of ownership (a)Filing Notices.— A person having an ownership interest in an aircraft for which a certificate of registration was issued under section 44103 of this title shall file a notice with the Secretary of the Treasury that the Secretary requires...
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    Has anybody registered there UAV in person?

    I said I want to pay in cash... So there is no way? Getting a gift card cost money... and why should I be forced to pay more?
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    Has anybody registered there UAV in person?

    Since you need a "valid" credit card to register on line is there a way to do it in person or pay in cash?
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    John A. Taylor sues FAA

    Back after 9/11 the ATF classified APCP model rocket engines "explosives". NAR and Tripoli called BS on the ATF, fought and won. I would believe that AMA is a bigger organization than NAR and Tripoli together. The AMA doesn't seem to want to fight? BTW Model rocketry also deals with the FAA...
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    Advanced. I thought was 2.7K?

    Firmware update in September I believe when from 1080 to 2.7k
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    Drone Police - they're getting deployed

    Depends on state law... and the reason the pulled you over. They can not just pull you over for nothing
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    Keep out of our airspace says ski area

    This case uses the "under the safe minimum altitude"... There's a double edge sword there... with the 400 foot rule... and if so may just not allow us to fly anywhere under the safe minimum altitude. Could get sticky...
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    Keep out of our airspace says ski area

    Link please... If I where to erect an antenna over 200 feet I need FAA permission... 14 CFR Part 77.9