Drones
Who's got one? What kind? Where do you fly it? Any special purpose for it?
Forum Discussion
Figuring the rules are probably going to get more strict I went ahead and got my 107 commercial drone pilot license. While I don't have any near term plans to fly commercial it allows me to use the LAACN system to get immediate authorization to fly in some areas that are restricted airspace (I live right between two sections of class C airspace) and if questioned by someone in authority about flying in a particular location it may help to have a license indicates I have some training in airspace rules and regulations.
Speaking of restrictions, as some have mentioned I decide against getting any DJI drones due to the flight restriction programmed into their software. I understand why they are doing it but at this point felt having to get FAA authorization to fly and then get an unlock code from DJI was another layer of red tape I didn't want to deal with. There are companies that once you sign a waiver to assume all responsibility for the operation of the drone provide a permanent unlock code DJI hasn't gotten there. Hopefully the will at some point since they makes some of the best moderately priced drones with good features but the NFZ can be a deal breaker for some.
Speaking of restrictions, as some have mentioned I decide against getting any DJI drones due to the flight restriction programmed into their software. I understand why they are doing it but at this point felt having to get FAA authorization to fly and then get an unlock code from DJI was another layer of red tape I didn't want to deal with. There are companies that once you sign a waiver to assume all responsibility for the operation of the drone provide a permanent unlock code DJI hasn't gotten there. Hopefully the will at some point since they makes some of the best moderately priced drones with good features but the NFZ can be a deal breaker for some.
