Amazon's airspace proposal
07-28-2015, 07:19 PM
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Amazon's airspace proposal
http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...ckage-delivery
"Amazon believes the safest and most efficient environment for sUAS operations—from basic recreational users to sophisticated BLOS fleets—is in segregated civil airspace below 500 feet." Their proposal goes on to say that "The airspace between 400 and 500 feet will serve as a permanent ‘No Fly Zone’ in which sUAS operators will not be permitted to fly, except in emergencies."
In summary: No drones above 400', a 200-400' exclusive drone zone (with substantial mandatory equipment list to fly in this block), otherwise 200' and below.
Wonder how all that AMA lobbying money and 140K or so members will stack up against a company with over 150K+ employees and over $88B in revenue. Not to mention all the people that want the stuff that will be delivered by these commercial drones.
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"Amazon believes the safest and most efficient environment for sUAS operations—from basic recreational users to sophisticated BLOS fleets—is in segregated civil airspace below 500 feet." Their proposal goes on to say that "The airspace between 400 and 500 feet will serve as a permanent ‘No Fly Zone’ in which sUAS operators will not be permitted to fly, except in emergencies."
In summary: No drones above 400', a 200-400' exclusive drone zone (with substantial mandatory equipment list to fly in this block), otherwise 200' and below.
Wonder how all that AMA lobbying money and 140K or so members will stack up against a company with over 150K+ employees and over $88B in revenue. Not to mention all the people that want the stuff that will be delivered by these commercial drones.
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07-29-2015, 03:00 AM
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LoL...this is AMA related how?
Let me guess, the AMA is at fault here, did something wrong, didn't do enough of something, spent too much, didn't spend enough etc etc etc.?
While asking about the financial statement, did you ask about this proposal? Their response?
Let me guess, the AMA is at fault here, did something wrong, didn't do enough of something, spent too much, didn't spend enough etc etc etc.?
While asking about the financial statement, did you ask about this proposal? Their response?
07-29-2015, 09:09 AM
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All that money spent on the PR firm, all that money on lobbying, all that money spent sending reps to trade shows. I guess the AMA could turn to the FAA to help carve out more airspace for modelers, oh that's right, AMA is suing them. AMA has been in over their heads on this since the start. Lot's of activity (and expenses), but little tangible to show for it.
07-29-2015, 02:31 PM
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All that money spent on the PR firm, all that money on lobbying, all that money spent sending reps to trade shows. I guess the AMA could turn to the FAA to help carve out more airspace for modelers, oh that's right, AMA is suing them. AMA has been in over their heads on this since the start. Lot's of activity (and expenses), but little tangible to show for it.
No doubt....I can almost read the headlines now. Mystery, intrigue, subterfuge! AMA bad!
07-31-2015, 02:46 PM
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As if they already don't have enough problems with regulating aircraft for Safety. Imagine another 10 thousand drones flying everywhere, near airports etc, you know the drill.
08-01-2015, 05:49 PM
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Porcia: How would the AMA be at Fault?. I think the FAA would be at fault for even considering such a Disaster.
As if they already don't have enough problems with regulating aircraft for Safety. Imagine another 10 thousand drones flying everywhere, near airports etc, you know the drill.
As if they already don't have enough problems with regulating aircraft for Safety. Imagine another 10 thousand drones flying everywhere, near airports etc, you know the drill.
I don't think it will ever happen, but hey...did we think Google cars were going to be driving on streets without drivers behind the wheels 10 years ago? Stranger things have happened, and will happen in the future.
