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Old 07-22-2014, 09:34 AM
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Yes, a strict reading of the FAA "Interpretation" bans "FPV" flying in that the person wearing the goggles cannot be the pilot controlling the aircraft. The pilot must have VLOS (unaided) control on the model and the person wearing the goggles is simply a "virtual passenger". As the pilot no longer has "First Person View" the flight is no different then any other visual line of sight RC flight.

If the reason you want to fly video carrying models is "FPV" flying then this is terrible. But if the reason you fly video carrying models is to post "Hey look at me" videos on youtube then just fly VLOS and obey all other FAA requirements for "recreational or hobby" use.

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