Meta4 said:Only 11 companies now have an exemption.
That's beyond pitiful. The number is still so close to zero that you can't say it's more, like it's a positive.
And that's without mentioning that they are required to have qualified airplane pilots operating them!!
But, they do. The problem is that they are the same set of rules that manned aircraft follow. A lot don't apply well to UAVs.flyNfrank said:The reason is due to the FAA not having a set of policies or structured guidelines in place.
flyNfrank said:The supreme court has basically told the FAA to get going on this.
flyNfrank said:It was zero.
Meta4 said:11 companies
The process is not convoluted by any means. However, you do have to jump through a lot of hoops and it does take a lot of time to complete each step. The steps are nicely laid out at the following link:Couchie said:Has anyone actually LOOKED at the process to file for a waiver?!? I mean can it be any more convoluted?
I am right now.Couchie said:Have any idea how slow the process is per sheet of paper??
There are many issues with the existing FAA rules. That is why one must file a petition with the FAA to get exemption from certain rules.Couchie said:Here is one issue I see. As a private pilot, you can not 'charge' for flying or any part of it. You can however share the pro rate costs of a flight.
True. But, the FAA claims they do not have the power to override that rule.rbhamilton said:I have my private pilot's license. I can tell you there isn't much from flying a plane that can transfer over to flying a quad.
And, how exactly does that help you fly your Phantom 50 feet or so in the air so you can capture photos for real estate purposes?SilentAV8R said:it proves you have at least a minimum knowledge of airspace, operating rules for aircraft, and an understanding of the NAS
For more details:N017RW said:The license requirement is a statutory one.
There is no airman certificate issued for the purpose of flying a Phantom. So, it seems there is a loophole here.(A) without an airman certificate authorizing the airman to serve in the capacity for
which the certificate was issued; or (B) in violation of a term of the certificate or a regulation prescribed or order issued
under section 44701(a) or (b) or any of sections 44702–44716 of this title;
flyNfrank said:Meta4 said:Only 11 companies now have an exemption.
That's beyond pitiful. The number is still so close to zero that you can't say it's more, like it's a positive.
And that's without mentioning that they are required to have qualified airplane pilots operating them!!
It was zero. The reason is due to the FAA not having a set of policies or structured guidelines in place. The supreme court has basically told the FAA to get going on this.
msinger said:And, how exactly does that help you fly your Phantom 50 feet or so in the air so you can capture photos for real estate purposes?SilentAV8R said:it proves you have at least a minimum knowledge of airspace, operating rules for aircraft, and an understanding of the NAS
And, obtaining a private pilot certificate will make sure you know the rules of the road for flying a UAV? I don't buy that for a second.SilentAV8R said:it is there to make sure you know the "rules of the road" so you can avoid causing issues for others.