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  1. M

    WP: FAA- Now More Registered UAV Aircraft than Registered Manned Aircraft

    The following article was found in this morning's Washington Post print edition and online: FAA: More registered drone operators than registered planes The Federal Aviation Administration says there are now more registered drone operators in the United States than there are registered manned...
  2. Ralph M

    Custom UAV ID Stickers

    I want to put both my FAA certification number and my telephone number on my drones, but I don't want to have multiple large labels on the birds. I looked around online and found an outfit called UAVstickers.com that does clean, reasonably small, white on black labels. But they didn't have a...
  3. S

    Funny FAA / Big Government Poke

    saw this on a firearms board.
  4. Fantasmagorico

    What is the purpose of the FAA registration number?

    What is the purpose of the FAA registration number? Does one have to carry the printable card in one's wallet? Does one have to write the number on the aircraft? Is there going to be a drone police checking registrations?
  5. J

    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...
  6. clackey

    Drone law experts say challenge to FAA registration rule is likely to succeed

    “Section 336 of the FMRA expressly provides that the FAA ‘may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft,’” Brant Hadaway, a partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP, who works on regulatory-compliance cases and writes about drone law, said in an email. “When Congress says that an...
  7. M

    Government Restrictions

    I'm on the FAA site and am reviewing the FAQ: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Frequently Asked Questions Look at the Q&A below Do I need approval from the FAA to fly a model aircraft for recreation or hobby? No, but your aircraft must be registered if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs. FAA...
  8. WetDog

    Is it time for more aluminum foil?

    I just noticed that my FAA UAS registration was a concatenation of part of my REI account number and my dog's name. Coincidence? I
  9. jp_flkeys

    Amendment to approved 333 to add another Quad

    I have my 333 exemption for my quad, however I want to add another quad as well. I know I have to send in an amendment to do so. Can't find much info on this, can anyone help me out as to where I get the form, where it has to go, etc...Any info would be greatly appreciated or links. Thanks in...
  10. F

    FAA tells local and state governments not to pass UAS laws

    http://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/media/UAS_Fact_Sheet_Final.pdf "Because Federal registration is the exclusive means for registering UAS for purposes of operating an aircraft in navigable airspace, no state or local government may impose an additional registration requirement on the...
  11. WetDog

    Amidoingitright?

    Is this what the FAA wants? (6 point type) Interestingly enough, that's my dog's name....
  12. D

    Looking for a Sample Section 333 request

    HI, Would someone be kind enough to send me an example 333? I have browsed through the FAA website for some but they are kind of confusing. I am a photographer who wishes to do real estate photography and videography as well as sell artistic prints and even provide home owners with high quality...
  13. Pulsar747n

    Update on US Registration

    Came across this post in the Inspire Forum which I thought it is an important update for Phantom owners: FAA Report: http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/media/RTFARCFinalReport_11-21-15.pdf Article: This Is How the FAA's Mandatory Drone Registration Program Will Likely Work Original Inspire...
  14. DiverDan

    FAA regs for beginners

    Under current FAA regs, flying any sort of un-manned hobby aircraft within five miles of an airport requires tower notification. By the end of this year, it is estimated that there will be 750k-1m quadcopters flying in the US. Obviously my half-ounce Blade Inductix at half-an-ounce poses no...
  15. Pulsar747n

    How do I fly in a "No Fly Zone" aka "Airport"

    I have been asked to participate by flying the Phantom and answering questions about drones during an Airport Day Fly-In at an airport that is in red in the DJI Map "No Fly Zones". During that day, there will be an antique car show and RC aerobatic demonstrations in addition to the many...
  16. m_dazel

    ok ok so here it is: How far will the FAA go .. it is up to us...!!! ;-)

    ok ok so here it is: How far will the FAA go .. what rules will the FAA impose next…???...!!! ;-) Link:
  17. snerd

    NYC Teacher Who Crashed a Drone at the US Open Last Night Has Been Arrested

    And another nitwit is dealt with. Maybe they're finally getting serious about our reckless associates! It’s time to add “international tennis match” to the list of places where drones have taken high-profile spills. Thursday night, an unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into an empty seating area...