Originally Posted by
franklin_m
I saw that, but after the FAA's interpretation of the special rule, and the NTSB's decision, ops above 400' would seem to risk attention. if folks want to hang their hat on voluntary compliance as a way to defend against FAA/NTSB, I wish them luck.
No luck needed if they are in compliance with Sec. 336.
Again did you miss the part:
(a) IN GENERAL.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into Federal Aviation Administration plans and policies, including this subtitle, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft, or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft, if—
AC 91-57 is voluntary. Of course you still cannot "endanger the NAS". but to state there is a hard anywhere limit of 400' is incorrect.