FAA 2014-0396- interpretation of new rule for Model Aircraft

[alawson999]

Stumbled onto this bit of cultural flotsam

Anti-drone countermeasures - allegedly being used by French nuke plant operators to stop overflight by DJI knuckleheads

http://youtu.be/rMFBUZ8iLTw

 

[3Daddict]

Mostly "worse" as we are seeing right now. If we can correctly classify "drone" (damn I said it!) where it belongs- separate from recreational use model aircraft (to include multi rotors) then a popular term can also become a more accurate term hopefully for "better".

agreed, however I doubt the word "drone" is going anywhere. Just seems to be too popular already.

 

[3dmike]

agreed, however I doubt the word "drone" is going anywhere. Just seems to be too popular already.

I agree that unfortunately it's probably just too late. With media, entertainment/news already using the word over and over again.

 

[3Daddict]

Looks like the FAA will release there rules today. Hopefully they will not be too hard to meet, excited to see what they will be.

 

[Bloosee]

Looks like the FAA will release there rules today. Hopefully they will not be too hard to meet, excited to see what they will be.

They seem quite sensible a reasonable and there is specific wording which says the new rule does not apply to us hobbyist. I would think they had to consider the fact that there are probably over a million "drone" toys out there, they are tasked with keeping the NAS safe, not in the business of regulating people playing with toys.

 

[3dNater]

I haven't seen a total list of rules yet... but I just read a usatoday article that seems to be pretty reasonable indeed.

For commercial drone use you have to stay under 500 ft, drone weight limited to 55 pounds and a 100 mph speed limit. Oh, and pass an aeronautics test and be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration.

So far this appears to be really reasonable and sensible indeed! I am starting to have high hopes

I especially liked this quote from the article: "We have tried to be flexible in writing these rules," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said. "We want to maintain today's outstanding level of aviation safety without placing an undue regulatory burden on an emerging industry."

 

[3dmike]

+1000 if this is truly the intent of the FAA!

 

[dth7]

It is encouraging but the FAA has always had a problem accomplishing dual roles- promotors and regulators at the same time. The commercial, weight and speed restrictions help keep the hobby enthusiasts out of the argument. If the commercial operators are going to operate in "shared" airspace they should be required to learn and identify the airspace and its restrictions. Sounds like someone finally interjected some common sense.

 

[3Daddict]

waiting for this Test to be made available. Hopefully they will have it ready by next summer.

 

[3dNater]

The article I read sounded like things won't be finalized for up to 18 months from now.