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03-21-2016 | 05:26 PM

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From: Apache Junction AZ. WI 0WI8

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Originally Posted by mike1974

I understand what you are saying and I do not disagree with it. My problem though, is that it HAS NOT happened. No lives have been lost due to a drone strike. FPV has been flown for 10 years now!!! No lives lost. With that said, how many poeple will die today in alcohol related accidents? How about drug overdoses thanks to the Pharmaceutical Industry? These are real lives and real families who have ACTUALLY died, yet we are more concerened with regulating a HOBBY to death over a perceived "threat" that has yet to materialize into anything other than hysteria?

mike1974;
That is exactly it "A perceived Threat" especially with what is referred to as Traditional Model Aviation Which has an exemplary record for the last 80+ years. Yes Traditional Model Aviation may/are by FAA's Definition are "DRONES". What They are NOT is the type of drone that is a possible/perceived danger to the flying public. Ask anyone What they think a drone is, and u will get, almost to 100% an answer referring to a Quad type device.

It is all a result of the AMA trying to (After being in discussions/Negotiations with the FAA for 7 or 8 years) Going to Congress and trying to preempt the FAA with the Amendment #336.

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