Originally Posted by
Vettster
I think now that they have made it some kinda law in the US it will be much easier for them to hand out fines. In time... Say 5 years from now, they will see that the majority of the fines that are being handed out will be towads the Drone/FPV flyers and NOT the line of site flyers that belong to sanctioned clubs.
The sky is not falling for us who follow the rules.
For the most part I agree with you. My prediction though is that it can have an impact on us. I suspect that 400ft is going to be a real rule for rc flying of all types. "Unsafe" flying will be defined by the FAA inspector at the time of investigation. How many clubs get "that" neighbor that causes a problem. They will now have another branch of government to call on.
A majority of these FAA rules won't ever be able to be enforced and won't be enforced until the FAA wants to. Most clubs out in the middle of no where will continue to fly over 400ft and it will never be a problem until someone decides its a problem and reports it to the FAA.
Dan