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Old 07-05-2019 | 05:52 PM
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And to set the record straight, I have only crashed one airplane in the past 5 years LOL.

The reality is that there are a great many things that have far more loss of life potential than R/C airplanes that the government is not as concerned as maybe they should be. The only reason why we are being regulated is that the media has created a bit of a panic with the general public. Of course if it weren't for a very small percentage of the 800,000 drone operators being idiots then the media wouldn't have anything to spin. This is where we are regardless of the reasons and none of us have a time traveling Delorean in the garage to change any circumstances that got us here. As of right now the FAA is going to work with us to allow us to continue in places they deem acceptable. Yes we are going to loose some sites, yes we are going to have some sites regulated to 400'. IMO I would be willing to bet that 85%-90% of the current fixed sites will be able to operate just as they always have after they go through the waiver process. The fact that the FAA is not stopping events from happening and have already or in the process of granting waivers in class G airspace is IMO a great indicator that they are willing to work with us.