All I know is hobbyist fall under rule 101 not 107. And 101 does not restrict nearly as much as the 107 rule. vLOS is still there, but hobby rules ALLOW night flying. And nowhere on any FAA site does it even mention this FPV rumor going around that goggle racing and flying is over unless you get a 107
No doubt the US based DJI would hapily honour a production order from the FAA. I cant see it being good for business to give carte blanche access to the whole user database for compliance investigation/assesment purposes.My concern is that the FAA can access our flight logs online at places like the DJI website. They'll have a record of pilots flying over populated areas and longer distances in violation of the rules.
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Part 107 applies to COMMERCIAL usage, not hobby usage.
If you are flying as a hobby, you fall under Part 101, not Part 107.
Part 101 applies to:
(5) Any model aircraft that meets the conditions specified in §101.41. For purposes of this part, a model aircraft is an unmanned aircraft that is:
(i) Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
(ii) Flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and
(iii) Flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
Your restrictions:
(a) The aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use;
(b) The aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization;
(which basically means the AMA's safety rules as of now: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.pdf)
(c) The aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization;
(d) The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and
(e) When flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation.
NOTE:
The AMA Safety Code does NOT mandate daytime-only flying!
"RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illuminationsystems are inadequate for night flying operations."
It does require that you avoid overflying unprotected people, vessels, or structures:
"All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others."
No.....I can confirm this...
However we need to keep an eye on the FAA, and I think it's time a lot of us start commenting and calling them and letting them know our thoughts. Not enough people have actually done this.
I've also been eating carrots, its helped a lot, apparently I can see 10 miles now. Guy asked me while I was flying and I said yup, See it's right out there, little white phantom, FAA number #######, he was like man I can't see it, bro you need glasses. Get your eyes checked.
Hey how about this, they say it's UNAIDED VLOS, I guess us nearsighted guys who wear glasses have to keep it within 50 feet now huh?
Hey how about this, they say it's UNAIDED VLOS, I guess us nearsighted guys who wear glasses have to keep it within 50 feet now huh?
The FAA has had a lot of publicity, not all of it good, over sUASs and will likely continue to get more. IMHO, there are going to be some people very surprised at how aggressively the FAA is going to enforce the rules, and how well they are going to track down offenders. I have no sympathy for those that do get caught, just anger at the negative image that they are going to help perpetuate with the media and public
Part 107 applies to COMMERCIAL usage, not hobby usage.
If you are flying as a hobby, you fall under Part 101, not Part 107.
Part 101 applies to:
(5) Any model aircraft that meets the conditions specified in §101.41. For purposes of this part, a model aircraft is an unmanned aircraft that is:
(i) Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere;
(ii) Flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and
(iii) Flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
Your restrictions:
(a) The aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use;
(b) The aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization;
(which basically means the AMA's safety rules as of now: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.pdf)
(c) The aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization;
(d) The aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and
(e) When flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation.
NOTE:
The AMA Safety Code does NOT mandate daytime-only flying!
"RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illuminationsystems are inadequate for night flying operations."
It does require that you avoid overflying unprotected people, vessels, or structures:
"All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others."
I can confirm this...
However we need to keep an eye on the FAA, and I think it's time a lot of us start commenting and calling them and letting them know our thoughts. Not enough people have actually done this.
I've also been eating carrots, its helped a lot, apparently I can see 10 miles now. Guy asked me while I was flying and I said yup, See it's right out there, little white phantom, FAA number #######, he was like man I can't see it, bro you need glasses. Get your eyes checked.
Hey how about this, they say it's UNAIDED VLOS, I guess us nearsighted guys who wear glasses have to keep it within 50 feet now huh?
Can't fly over people, cars, most buildings
Can't fly at night
Can't fly out of your sight
some people just not that smart