Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
I had to laugh at the "informed posters" below the article. Some tried to blame the helicopter crew for flying too low, others said both parties were at fault. Not one person actually took the time to look at the main issue:
ILLEGALLY FLYING THE QUAD-COPTER OVER 2.5 MILES AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR BY FPV ONLY IN VIOLATION OF IN PLACE AND PUBLICIZED FAA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the more reason for a Federal license (Not just a Number) is needed for any R/C Controled device to be flowen in the NAS. Exemption for Designated R/C flying Fields operated under a CBO.