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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    The FSDO gave you some confusing information. If you're flying in an area designated as Class E - 700 feet, the airspace below 700 feet altitude is Class G space and requires no authorization. You couldn't request authorization for this location even if you wanted to - The form at the FAA portal...
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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    I may be an optimist, but it appears to me that things are moving forward with the COA process. I got my first request approved in about 60 days rather than 90+ I now see grid maps on virtually all airports in north Texas, including the two Class B airports, at airmap.io I submitted broad area...
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    USA FAA Area Wide Authorization Requests in the US?

    Yep, I shoulda thought of that.
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    USA FAA Area Wide Authorization Requests in the US?

    LOL crap, you're right. US and FAA.
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    USA FAA Area Wide Authorization Requests in the US?

    So they granted you varying altitudes based on what is shown in the grid map for KBFI? That would be very helpful for me at some of the airports around here - some of the local airports don't have grid maps displayed at airmap.io . . . in that situation would you just request 100 or 150 AGL for...
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    USA FAA Area Wide Authorization Requests in the US?

    Have you applied for an area-wide request for controlled airspace? I'm interested in the language you used to request this and what you chose for the centerpoint of the proposed operation. I've done a couple requests for specific places within controlled airspace, but not for the entire area -...
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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    That is the email I received this morning after my call from the FAA rep . . . just a couple minutes ago I got the COA.
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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    LOL probably a good idea.
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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    It seems to me that my tracking number took about 2 weeks to show up as well. The guy told me I would probably get the authorization later today and I got an email right after our conversation that basically just says FAA Part 107 Authorization Notification and my request number, so hopefully...
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    USA 90 Days notice is insane for Part 107

    I just got a call from FAA with a couple of questions about my 6/14/2017 request for airspace authorization. Just wanted to confirm flight radius basically. But he said I'd probably have my authorization by the end of the day. So that means mine was completed in under 60 days, which at least is...
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    Olympus 12mm worth getting?

    That's a great tip. I'll check it when it arrives. I own a Panasonic G7 and G85 - should I be able to do the update with one of these?
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    Olympus 12mm worth getting?

    Thanks for everyone's feedback! You guys have convinced me - I bought a used lens and look forward to trying it out. The one I'm getting doesn't have a lens hood, which is why I asked about that. Doesn't sound like I need it though. Thanks for the sample picture, madgadget - I'm looking forward...
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    FAA Part 107 Certified

    FAA Part 107 Certified
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    Olympus 12mm worth getting?

    LOL it wasn't a question of having the wherewithal to buy it, I just wanted people's feedback on how much they liked it. Sounds like this is an excellent lens based on what everyone is saying.
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    Olympus 12mm worth getting?

    My I2 is on its way and it's coming with the DJI 15mm lens. I'm a little concerned that this lens might be a little long for my use shooting construction and commercial real estate, and was looking at the Olympus 12mm. I'd prefer it over the 9-18mm zoom for a few reasons, not the least of which...