Re: FAA and flying our models safely 101
Gents,
It is not possible to make a blanket statement as the Federal Aviation Administration does indeed control USA airspace. There are mapped areas of controlled, regulated and non-regulated airspace that you need to be aware of in the areas that you fly. If you are planning to fly over 400ft without checking the FARs and NOTAMs then you are already in violation of FAA rules. If you are flying near a populated area, you will be in controlled airspace. The FAA will make no distinction of your "private citizen status" if you cause an accident or a safety violation. They do have published rules for us UAVers: https://www.faa.gov/uas/ as does the AMA: http://www.modelaircraft.org/documents.aspx
"Model Aircraft
Recreational use of airspace by model aircraft is covered by FAA Advisory Circular 91-57 (PDF), which generally limits operations for hobby and recreation to below 400 feet, away from airports and air traffic, and within sight of the operator. In June 2014, the FAA published a Federal Register notice (PDF) on its interpretation of the statutory special rules for model aircraft in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The law is clear that the FAA may take enforcement action against model aircraft operators who operate their aircraft in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system. In the notice, the FAA explains that this enforcement authority is designed to protect users of the airspace as well as people and property on the ground. Read the full press release. Read more about Model Aircraft Operations."
Fly safe! ...and please don't be the one who ruins this hobby for the rest of us!!
Cheers,
Jim
Gents,
It is not possible to make a blanket statement as the Federal Aviation Administration does indeed control USA airspace. There are mapped areas of controlled, regulated and non-regulated airspace that you need to be aware of in the areas that you fly. If you are planning to fly over 400ft without checking the FARs and NOTAMs then you are already in violation of FAA rules. If you are flying near a populated area, you will be in controlled airspace. The FAA will make no distinction of your "private citizen status" if you cause an accident or a safety violation. They do have published rules for us UAVers: https://www.faa.gov/uas/ as does the AMA: http://www.modelaircraft.org/documents.aspx
"Model Aircraft
Recreational use of airspace by model aircraft is covered by FAA Advisory Circular 91-57 (PDF), which generally limits operations for hobby and recreation to below 400 feet, away from airports and air traffic, and within sight of the operator. In June 2014, the FAA published a Federal Register notice (PDF) on its interpretation of the statutory special rules for model aircraft in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The law is clear that the FAA may take enforcement action against model aircraft operators who operate their aircraft in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system. In the notice, the FAA explains that this enforcement authority is designed to protect users of the airspace as well as people and property on the ground. Read the full press release. Read more about Model Aircraft Operations."
Fly safe! ...and please don't be the one who ruins this hobby for the rest of us!!
Cheers,
Jim
Sketch6995 said:ilovecoffee said:MRSpyder2U said:Mr. Coffee -
Among all of the other miracles you've worked with this app, might I impose on you to increase the altitude for the way-points? I have a specific mission in mind that requires the plus to climb 900 feet over a 1.5 mile distance and return.
I can, but I haven't. I am afraid people will possibly abuse it.
Also keep in mind that's going to be one long trip, as on the way back it will travel at a speed which allows it to descend 900 feet over 1.5 miles, which will likely be quite slow. You would likely run out of batteries before its return. That and I believe it is illegal to go above 400' in the US.
no its not a law, its an advisory, there are really no laws pertaining to a private citizen, the federal courts have rules the FAA only has jurisdiction over commercial aviation.