Recent content by Jason1234

Another way to emphasize that is: Cities, counties, states, etc. can all prohibit the use of drones on THEIR property. Clearly they have jurisdiction over (and by over I mean ON) public land. The question then becomes whether they can regulate what you do on private property, i.e. launch...

You just ask for your desired date range on the form and they grant authorization and put the dates in the special provisions section of the authorization letter.

Ok, that's not what you wrote so I was confused. The people processing apps have been pretty good to me, but sometimes you get a form letter denial that has no detail on why. I think we have every right to be annoyed, and even adversarial when that happens.

What? The FAA does make the rules. Who else is there to blame for the mess? It's certainly not the licensed pilots who have jumped through the hoops.

An authorization is not necessarily a "one-time" thing. I have two authorizations for large swaths of controlled airspace that each span two full years. I don't see the purpose in applying for anything less than two years as long as it doesn't decrease the chance of being granted the...

Must be arbitrary or luck of the draw because I had one over Golden Gate (just outside your depicted area) inexplicably denied at 200 ft a couple of months ago. On a good note I got one 4NM due west of RSW approved to 400 ft with a 2NM radius with a small sector lopped off on the north end of to...

Huh? Of course they can, with prior notification. That is distinct from, and far easier than, a part 107 authorization. I think that is the whole point of this thread and the reason so many licensed 107 pilots think the regulations are upside down.

It's your duty as a citizen and a licensee to stand there, film the hobbyist breaking the law, and turn it over to the FAA. I'm being facetious or course, but oh how I'd love to turn in some of these people. Really, I would have called the sheriff to report it if it happened in front of me, but...

I respect your opinion, but disagree that it should be recommended. I'm blending my experience from each perspective (manned vs UAS) and have concluded that it's not the right solution going forward. We need technology, not squeezing a square peg into a round hole. I have met plenty of part 107...

I never said anything about policy, law, or rules. I'm stating my opinion. And my opinion is based on the fact that UAS pilots are not required to be trained or tested on CTAF broadcast procedures. One day there will be far more UAS traffic than manned traffic, and if every UAS operator were to...

Ok, so if your honor would like to explain what rationale there is for Part 107 pilots to broadcast on CTAF, we are all ears. Tell us where the FAA has recommended Part 107 pilots to broadcast on CTAF. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

I think this is well established at this point. UAS pilots are not trained, qualified, tested, or expected to broadcast on CTAF. A manned aircraft pilot has a far different level of trianing, testing, and experience. UAS pilots are not required to use, own, or operate a voice radio in any form...

The FAA does not want UAS operators broadcasting on CTAFs. Frankly, I don't think anyone does. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

50 feet AGL would be an appropriate limit along the approach of the runway. You can still do a lot of good at 50 feet (depending on building height).

I have multiple 400' Class D authorizations. This is not accurate info. It depends on airport and sector. This is precisely why I've been advocating for release of the airport maps, to make authorization requests more likely to succeed and reduce FAA workload. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A...