I believe that FAA's policy of not flying beyond VLOS was meant for time when the video and mapping capabilities were far inferior to what we have available today. I know that I can see my Phantom 4 out to 1,500 feet in clear air but being able to do anything about it as far as control or flying capabilities is difficult or impossible at that distance. I cannot even tell which way it is flying other than watching it for a few seconds to see which way, if any, it has moved. However, by using the video feed and the GPS inputs on the maps, it is extremely easy to fly to a desired location at a known altitude and get the video or photograph wanted. I think most drone pilots would agree to these examples.
So, what process, if any, is involved in getting a bureaucracy like the FAA to consider a rule change? Does anyone know, or have any contacts to find out? I firmly believe we need this change in policy to allow more freedom in flying at a time when some of our freedoms may be in jeopardy.
Comments or ideas anyone?
Thanks for reading,
Jim
WA5TEF
So, what process, if any, is involved in getting a bureaucracy like the FAA to consider a rule change? Does anyone know, or have any contacts to find out? I firmly believe we need this change in policy to allow more freedom in flying at a time when some of our freedoms may be in jeopardy.
Comments or ideas anyone?
Thanks for reading,
Jim
WA5TEF