An Update on Drones

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11 years ago

I just read that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ruled that realtors or other commercial entrepreneurs who use drones must comply with all FAA rules, and they must be certified by the FAA as commercial operators. I have no idea what is required in that, but I'm pretty sure that there is red tape involved.

There is a "hobbyist exemption" from the FAA rules that excludes model airplanes weighing 55 pounds or less when they are used for hobby or recreation. They must also be in the direct line of sight of the operator. The FAA has ruled that a realtor who uses a drone to photograph listings is not included in the hobbyist exemption. It doesn't matter that the realtor is not getting paid to take the photographs. It is not just a hobby.

So all you prospective drone operators out there, BE AWARE!

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KatieMac

11 years ago

thanks for sharing, glad I am not a drone user lol

IMN

11 years ago

My grandsons have remote control helicopters that they fly around in the back yard. I'm not sure I understand the difference.

Bill67

11 years ago

Thanks for sharing

AlanCross

11 years ago

Its kind of like a star wars kind of thing not sure I want the average guy flying them from his pc console!

IMN

11 years ago

Exactly.

JessicaN

11 years ago

"Fifty-five pounds or less..." I guess that exempts the ones passing as insects then! Those are definitely of the most concern to me! Thanks for the info.

IMN

11 years ago

You're welcome.

wallwolf

11 years ago

I'll put my shotgun away then and stop scanning the skies....oh I guess I can take the tin foil off my head as well thanks.

IMN

11 years ago

Happy to be of service. Now you can concentrate on your website. :)

3SEASONGIFT

11 years ago

Interesting, I think is good should have some role other while every body go get one fly over the place will cause some accident and some people will get hurt or lose of life