Do you have a drone?

polo1665 · Jan 3, 2017

riptides said:
Actually, a Lady up the road from us, took exception to one with a shotgun.

Rural folk are funny that way.

All they have to say is "bothering my livestock" for a clean discharge.

Bothering livestock would be a great reason to take one out. Not too keen on the invasion of privacy aspect of the hobby either. I would certainly be tempted to take one out if I felt my privacy was being violated, so I intend to be very careful not to let that happen.

dodge man · Jan 3, 2017

I've looked into them for my work, I am a land surveyor. My understanding is that if its for commercial use, you have to have a pilots license or have a pilot with you when you fly it. Its my understanding that farming is considered commercial use. As a hobby, you don't need the license. I'm not sure how the enforcement works but I suspect you can get in a lot of trouble using one in the wrong place or with out the license.

joefromga · Jan 3, 2017

Big govt doesn't want anyone to have them so they are doing their best to regulate them out of existence.

The faa isn't allowed by law to regulate sub 55lb drones but have done so anyways like most regulatory bodies.

jymbee · Jan 3, 2017

To be legal for commercial use if you're a licensed pilot, current and have had a flight review within 24 months it's relatively easy to get an airman certificate. Just take an online test and get signed off by your local FAA-designated pilot examiner.

Non pilots have to sign up for and take a test at an approved FAA testing site in order to get approved for commercial operations.

Under the part 107 rules the person at the controls of the UAV does not have to be licensed, but a certified PIC (Pilot in Command) has to be present. That might provide you with more options in your case?

It's all laid out on the FAA website: Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

dodge man said:
I've looked into them for my work, I am a land surveyor. My understanding is that if its for commercial use, you have to have a pilots license or have a pilot with you when you fly it. Its my understanding that farming is considered commercial use. As a hobby, you don't need the license. I'm not sure how the enforcement works but I suspect you can get in a lot of trouble using one in the wrong place or with out the license.

ch1ch2 · Jan 3, 2017

When the Government comes asking questions just say "Attorney."
If they had a case they would not need to ask questions. You are your own worst enemy when "you talk to the man".
Check out all the youtubes from police, lawyers, judges, former FBI.
I saw one were the guy said he was not in town, which was the truth, but was made out to be a lie and resulted in a conviction.

hawkeye08 · Jan 3, 2017

My brother just got one from Santa, he was playing with it in the park over the weekend. He likes it, might use it for some business. His wife will make sure he is legal...

teg · Jan 3, 2017

Stimw said:
...My sister opened her drapes to find a drone laying on her patio...

I would be more concerned WHY it was there... Was there a camera on it?

MossRoad · Jan 3, 2017

joefromga said:
Big govt doesn't want anyone to have them so they are doing their best to regulate them out of existence. ,,,

More like so many people have complained about them that government was forced to act.

woody · Jan 3, 2017

I was hopng for a phantom pro 4 for Christmas but it didn't not happen. took the wife out for dinner on new years so there is hope for my birthday :thumbsup: