NTSB Report is out on Phantom4 vs Blackhawk from Sept 2017

[BigAl07]

Yes. After reading more carefully I agree. Either AviationAcorn was duped or it should be called AviationOnion.

After reading it I'm pretty sure that's 100% "SATIRE" information.

 

[BigAl07]

Oh

My

Goodness.....


Drone Operator Sues Blackhawk Pilot for Destroying Drone over Staten Island | Aviation Acorn

That website is "Manned Pilots" poking fun at the UAS industry. Keep that in mind before you go posting too much and giving them too much traffic.

 

[VictorBravo77]

The Section 333 Exemption is a LOT more difficult and trouble to get than the Part 107.

If you're a Part 61 certificate holder then the process is even easier. You take the online test and pass. Then take the documents etc to the DPE and they complete the process. You have your TEMP certificate immediately and for the price of whatever the DPE charges for their time (usually 1 hr fee).

As already stated, Section 333 Exemptions are not being issued in cases where the Part 107 covers operations. Section 333 Exemption allows for flights that are NOT covered under other means... hence the term "Exemption". If Part 107 (with waiver) doesn't cover your flight needs then you can start the Section 333 Exemption process.

Right. Part 333 is only relevant for certificated pilots.

tnx!

 

[VictorBravo77]

With very few exceptions the FAA will not grant 333 exemptions anymore since 107 covers the vast majority of operations. Current 333's are still valid until expiration.

From jrupprechtlaw.com:

"...The FAA has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) (part 107, Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems). The new rule, which went into effect August 29, 2016, offers safety regulations for sUAS weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations. The vast majority of operations authorized under previously-issued exemptions under Section 333 have been addressed by part 107; now that part 107 is in effect, these operations do not necessitate an exemption. However, your Section 333 exemption remains valid until it expires. You may continue to fly following the Conditions and Limitations in your exemption and under the terms of a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). If your operation can be conducted under the requirements in part 107, you may elect to operate under part 107; however, if you wish to operate under part 107, you must obtain a remote pilot certificate and follow the operating rules of part 107. "

Thanks, jrupprechtlaw! Great information for us ... novices.

vb

 

[Dronebilly]

In the US the FAA has a free app called B4UFLY that will give current flight status you can check before flying.

 

[BigAl07]

In the US the FAA has a free app called B4UFLY that will give current flight status you can check before flying.

Unless they have dramatically re-vamped that APP it's not worth the time to load it on your device. Much better options are available.

 

[Bad Andy]

Unless they have dramatically re-vamped that APP it's not worth the time to load it on your device. Much better options are available.

Examples? Thanks...

 

[BigAl07]

Examples? Thanks...

Hover
UAV Forecase
AirMap

 

[Bad Andy]

Hover
UAV Forecase
AirMap

Thank you!