DRONE LAW - FAA vs FPV and UAVs

by Vitamin J | May 18, 2014 | (6) Posted in Tips

Breakdown of all Federal U.S. laws regarding FPV flying, UAVs, and RCs in general.  FAA, FCC, AMA, and recent court rulings all are covered in detail.

 

Please comment and share to spread awareness about legal drone operation!

 

Sources:

http://www.ntsb.gov/legal/pirker.html

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/1ACFC3F689769A56862569E70077C9CC

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title47-vol5/pdf/CFR-2009-title47-vol5-part97.pdf

http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF

http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/550.pdf

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COMMENTS

Fatherfox on May 29, 2014
like i keep telling anyone that will listen, we need some kind of representation like the ama. start our own uas/fpv origination and get all the major players together on some sensible suggestions for the faa. toss in some liberal doses of best practices, some current tech abilities and limitations as well as a desired road map for future safety enhancements to give equipment manufacturers something to aspire to as well as lobby for so you can get the #1 driver over the hump (the all mighty dollar) and you have yourself a good start. something to think about, aye? =^-^=
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Vitamin J on May 29, 2014
Yeah no doubt we need that type of organization. I already have a full-time job, do you? Someone, or a group of people, needs to volunteer their time, at least initially, and set it up for free. The AMA is an insurance company, remember, that's probably the best type of framework to follow.
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klc7919x on June 1, 2014
AMA is involved with the FAA on the smaller drone discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNowpasLHxo, There are also a number of other organizations that are working with the FAA to make reasonable laws. Also Vitamin J please be careful when you say the 400 ft rule is a voluntary one, while the circular for models is voluntary there are other laws governing airspace that are not voluntary. The last thing the drone/uav/fpv groups need are some one to hit a full scale aircraft.

I appreciate your research and discussing this topic. It is good to have more people talking about it.
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Vitamin J on June 1, 2014
You should watch the video again. There are currently no FAA laws, regulations, rules or guidelines for UAVs. In fact, the FAA hasn't even defined UAVs. There is no Federal law in the United States that defines any altitude limits or regulations for UAVs. That does not mean drones have the right to crash into planes or fly where ever we want. This is only a description of actual law.
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Captain Crash on June 2, 2014
FAA needs to know there stuff better before charging people $10,000 after being approved to fly over a college campus
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Vitamin J on June 2, 2014
Right?! What amateurs.
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Billbo911 on May 27, 2014
I was struggling to hear you. I'm certain you have some good information in this, but the volume is so low, it really makes it difficult to hear. Any chance you can re-upload a version with the volume corrected?
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iangates on May 27, 2014
I second this motion. I have to max out my speakers to hear what is being said. A lot of good information. Please upload again so more people can enjoy.
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Vitamin J on May 27, 2014
Hi, yes it is full of great info. The audio is not great I'm sorry, just using the laptop mic unfortunately. I am able to hear myself with my laptop volume turned down to 10% and I've tried it on other computers. All I can suggest is to turn up your speakers lol. I made a new version that may be better for you, but I'm pretty sure the audio is the same.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8IA37PuTRs
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DRONE LAW - FAA vs FPV and UAVs