Before applying myself, I read numerous "petition letters" and some were 30 pgs and some were only a few pages. Some were private pilots and most were not. I could tell the ones which were prepared by attorneys and those prepared by individuals. It did not seem to matter, since they were all approved, at least the ones I read & downloaded were. It seemed to me that the process and petition were much less complicated than many make it out to be.
I have applied for mine and am still in the "submitted but not yet posted to the public docket" section. I've got a tracking # but that's it. Dang nabbit LOL
Having a pilot's license does absolutely nothing to guarantee public safety if the PIC does not have a proficiency in flying the aircraft in question. There is no way I would give my controller to a pilot without at least 20-30hrs of flight time. I agree that licensed Pilots will have an understanding of the FAA airspace others will not, but what good is that w/o "stick time?" After about 5 Phantoms, a few crashes, (zero property damage) 1 flyaway loss, 1 flyaway recovery, about 300+ flights, who has more experience, someone with license and a new Quad or even MY Quad? I don't think so. I'd be happy to take a flight proficiency test and even a written test, if that is what it takes to fly commercially.
You're mostly right.... so we can obtain the needed certification to operate without the Pilot Certification.
You're mostly right.
The FAA can waive FAA rules in 14 CFR under Section 333 of the FMRA to give pilots the opportunity to fly personal drones for commercial purposes and more than 1,700 have received the exemptions. The requirement for a pilot certification is in 49 USC § 44711 which the FAA cannot exempt. However, the Part 107 rules when effective will create a new class of airman certificate unique to small UAS operation that only requires a written test.
My point exactly! Well said!Having a pilot's license does absolutely nothing to guarantee public safety if the PIC does not have a proficiency in flying the aircraft in question. There is no way I would give my controller to a pilot without at least 20-30hrs of flight time. I agree that licensed Pilots will have an understanding of the FAA airspace others will not, but what good is that w/o "stick time?" After about 5 Phantoms, a few crashes, (zero property damage) 1 flyaway loss, 1 flyaway recovery, about 300+ flights, who has more experience, someone with license and a new Quad or even MY Quad? I don't think so. I'd be happy to take a flight proficiency test and even a written test, if that is what it takes to fly commercially.
Challenge Accepted.Take on this project?