Another Drone Pilot does it Again
07-04-2016, 08:33 AM
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His flight does not seem to be in accordance with the AMA safety code. Unless there was a spotter not shown on the video.
From the AMA safety code.
"9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.
(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560."
From the AMA safety code.
"9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.
(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560."
07-04-2016, 10:24 AM
#3402
A couple of times know we have had an FPV wing and an FPV Quad fly over our Field in the presence of Full Scale too. Yesterday I went over tho the School where they were flying. Four young guys (Late 20 early 30') I say Really friendly and knowledgeable. Did not ask if they had been flying over by us a couple days ago. One guy asked , after he say my care load of planes, if I wanted to fly his flying wing. I declined ....Man was thet thing fast turned in a dime and gave ya 24 and a half cents change right know. Speaking of LOS we could see them so they must of been able to see their planes over us too. OH the distance from where stand to our flight line is just over 3570'.So guess they were legal. The one thing that bothered me a little is how close they flew to them selvs and their selves.Full Tilt, Head High Rolling at well over 90 with in I'd say 10 to 15 Feet. To Close for me.
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07-04-2016, 10:35 AM
#3403
Come on guys next time U R at your field stop a minute. Take your Cell Phone and Stand on your flight line and take a picture starting at your sun shade going CCW every 45 degrees or so. If possible go to Goggle and frae your Field, Copy the URL and Paste it in the description. If U have a web site post a URL to it too. Then post them to "Where Do U Fly? thread at least when RCU get's the Posting of Pictures fixed.
Click Here
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/ama-...-do-u-fly.html
Click Here
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/ama-...-do-u-fly.html
07-04-2016, 04:42 PM
#3404
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Porcia buddy ... Don't U know that it is only Illegal if U get caught. Just ask any Senator Congressman or president or an one in office, except but maybe the Dog Catcher. I ain't really sure bout him either.
A couple of times know we have had an FPV wing and an FPV Quad fly over our Field in the presence of Full Scale too. Yesterday I went over tho the School where they were flying. Four young guys (Late 20 early 30') I say Really friendly and knowledgeable. Did not ask if they had been flying over by us a couple days ago. One guy asked , after he say my care load of planes, if I wanted to fly his flying wing. I declined ....Man was thet thing fast turned in a dime and gave ya 24 and a half cents change right know. Speaking of LOS we could see them so they must of been able to see their planes over us too. OH the distance from where stand to our flight line is just over 3570'.So guess they were legal. The one thing that bothered me a little is how close they flew to them selvs and their selves.Full Tilt, Head High Rolling at well over 90 with in I'd say 10 to 15 Feet. To Close for me.
A couple of times know we have had an FPV wing and an FPV Quad fly over our Field in the presence of Full Scale too. Yesterday I went over tho the School where they were flying. Four young guys (Late 20 early 30') I say Really friendly and knowledgeable. Did not ask if they had been flying over by us a couple days ago. One guy asked , after he say my care load of planes, if I wanted to fly his flying wing. I declined ....Man was thet thing fast turned in a dime and gave ya 24 and a half cents change right know. Speaking of LOS we could see them so they must of been able to see their planes over us too. OH the distance from where stand to our flight line is just over 3570'.So guess they were legal. The one thing that bothered me a little is how close they flew to them selvs and their selves.Full Tilt, Head High Rolling at well over 90 with in I'd say 10 to 15 Feet. To Close for me.
07-04-2016, 06:46 PM
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07-05-2016, 05:24 AM
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Not illegal at all. I have a commercial UAV Licence, and unrestricted BVLOS approval - I am flying in Australia - AMA code and FAA rules are totally irrelevant here - This was 100% legal. 
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
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07-05-2016, 05:50 AM
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This is the DJI Inspire - full specs here.
http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/info#specs
07-05-2016, 06:10 AM
#3409
Not illegal at all. I have a commercial UAV Licence, and unrestricted BVLOS approval - I am flying in Australia - AMA code and FAA rules are totally irrelevant here - This was 100% legal.
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
07-05-2016, 06:26 AM
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Thanks, I watched every sunset on a recent West Coast work trip with the drones charged and ready to go. They were all nice but nothing worth a video.
On the last day I had discharged all the batteries, packed the drones away and Mother Nature decided to laugh at me with this...
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(iPhone photo)
On the last day I had discharged all the batteries, packed the drones away and Mother Nature decided to laugh at me with this...
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(iPhone photo)
07-05-2016, 06:34 AM
#3411
Thanks, I watched every sunset on a recent West Coast work trip with the drones charged and ready to go. They were all nice but nothing worth a video.
On the last day I had discharged all the batteries, packed the drones away and Mother Nature decided to laugh at me with this...
(iPhone photo)
On the last day I had discharged all the batteries, packed the drones away and Mother Nature decided to laugh at me with this...
(iPhone photo)
07-05-2016, 08:10 AM
#3412
Not illegal at all. I have a commercial UAV Licence, and unrestricted BVLOS approval - I am flying in Australia - AMA code and FAA rules are totally irrelevant here - This was 100% legal.
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
Granted both videos are not very exciting - the first is draining batteries in preparation for air travel and the second video was the first day of testing the Litchi App.
It actually was close to an airport also - but not in the flight path - we have different rules here - not above 400 ft if within 3 miles of an airport and no requirement to tell anybody.
Where do U get Politicians and federal employs and aviation minded people with Common Scense? LOL Guess U have to grow them and use good Fertilizer. U have a lot of Sheep Down Under?
07-05-2016, 07:06 PM
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An update on a not so bright Drone Pilot...going from bad to worse.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dad-son-...rowing-drones/
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.
07-05-2016, 07:40 PM
#3418
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dad-son-...rowing-drones/
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.Herea
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.Herea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU
07-05-2016, 11:46 PM
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I would have thought the same if I had not seen it with my own eyes. Back to that location on Sunday for two weeks - hopefully we get another like and I'll have the drones ready.
07-06-2016, 02:16 AM
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Here is an oldy but Goldie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU
07-06-2016, 04:11 AM
#3421
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dad-son-...rowing-drones/
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.
This kid is bad news at every turn. Always has an excuse, and always blames someone else. It's not him, it's the girl who he flew over that's at fault. It wasn't his fault when he ran from the cops and then got arrested for fighting with them. It's not his fault he got expelled from the college he went to (and claimed that a professor that helped him build his 9mm drone). Can't wait to see the excuse he comes up with after his recent arrest for a vile and stomach turning charge. He and his father are the last people I would want fighting the FAA.
07-06-2016, 04:14 AM
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Here is an oldy but Goldie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU
Mike