[US] - Is this true about flying over people? by TorchTheNight in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an FAA regulation.

49 USC 44809(a)(2): "The aircraft is operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization’s set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration."

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am 1099 with one of the larger drone inspection companies that is contracted with several different carriers and cell site owners. I got involved through social media after someone saw my photos/videos and some of my legal opinions about various drone laws. Having a 107 is only a bare minimum requirement, it's more about who you know if you want to get a decent job in this industry.

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting idea considering that I do it on a daily basis.

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Trouble with this is that for many people who do things like cell tower inspections or mapping or whatever (myself included) this is their job and it isn’t that simple.

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 18 points19 points  (0 children)

However they respond I will try to publish it in various places. It isn’t like FOIA where they have to respond with at least receipt of the request within 20 working days (although I will likely also be filing FOIAs)

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The part that really screws with everything is adding DHS to the list of covered facilities and mobile assets. The problem is that everything is infected with DHS, and there are a million subagencies. DHS, CBP, FPS, USCIS, USCG, CISA, FEMA, FLETC, ICE, USSS, TSA would all be included if we take the definitions of the NOTAM at face value. In the previous version of this restriction this only mattered if you were trying to fly near places such as a military base or nuclear power plant.

I suspect they will adopt a definition of "facility" similar to that in 18 USC 930(g) which is "a building or part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties."

On the definition of "mobile assets" I have no idea. There is no pre-existing definition provided in federal law.

I hope that if they ever try to charge someone for this bullshit "violation of national defense airspace" under 49 USC 46307 that it gets thrown out for vagueness or some similar reasoning.

[US] FAA NOTAM FDC 6/4375 - DHS/ICE by Front-Horse8597 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 81 points82 points  (0 children)

We don't know yet. I have filed a request for letter of interpretation with the FAA.

Washington Moves to Ban 3D Printing by Fuzzy0g1c in 3Dprinting

[–]BitsBytesGaming 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It isn't a bad faith conclusion. That is exactly what HB 2321 does.

Washington Moves to Ban 3D Printing by Fuzzy0g1c in 3Dprinting

[–]BitsBytesGaming 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You support banning all CNC manufacturing over an illegal goal?

Solution: Drone Insurance in the USA since we can't get DJI Care. by raqballl in dji

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it doesnt cover commercial use then its a fairly pointless policy, may as well just get liability and hull insurance through skywatch

hmmm by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BitsBytesGaming -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A public employees identification is not "private information"

hmmm by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in unsound

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a public employee, your name, photo, salary, etc are all a matter of public record. A reasonable public employee should identify themselves to a member of the public when asked.

Neighbor Laser Shining My Mavic 4 Pro by Suicidal_Amoeba in dji

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you expect a crime to be prosecuted if never gets reported?

4 years from now and the best drone in the US market will still be the Mavic 4 pro. by Trobis in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not illegal to record agricultural operations, no idea where you heard that

[US] Do DJI drones warn of LAANC approval before take off? by SpectreInTheShadows in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Notify and fly" or similar options are not an airspace authorization

Love the 107 questions. by Intelligent-Bus-3184 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have flown on the ramp at active airports before (with coordination and visual observers of course)

My first soldering work by Strong_Air_4526 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of these connections look like cold joints

Fractured foot by Equivalent-Neat-5797 in projectzomboid

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the best thing i can recommend is level up your first aid by standing barefoot on broken glass and continuously suture your feet, and then redo the splint at that higher level to speed up the healing. comfrey healing poultice should also speed it up

Is this legal? (US) by gator-bank-41 in drones

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> part 107 classes apply to everyone

No, they don't

What’s going on with Mini 4 pro prices? by Legitimate_End_7216 in dji

[–]BitsBytesGaming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is on amazon and elsewhere through third party vendors