ATKAS
lvl.4
Flight distance : 112303 ft
Australia
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I'll roll a grenade into the conversation...500m in any direction and most people are starting to/or already have breeched VLOS.
In Australia at least (CASA definition)...
"An unmanned aircraft operation in which the remote pilot operating the
remotely piloted aircraft can continually see, orient and navigate the aircraft to
meet their separation and collision avoidance responsibilities, with or without
corrective lenses, but without the use of binoculars, a telescope or other
similar device."
So basically by not using your screen, know confidently the exact location and orientation of your airframe. Take the Mavic Pro for example, not utilising a connected screen, flown to a point say 200m (even 300m) away from you...introduce a few seconds of rudder while not looking, and then visually reengage the airframe and know exactly which direction it is facing. I know I couldn't many years ago and still can't now with eye glasses.
Yes we want to exploit this amazing tech we have paid for and continue to get the best from, but safety first - safety always; and unfortunately the settings to regulate those of the lowest common denominator and understanding will always affect those who think that rules should not apply to them because of our/their own self perception of importance and skill. 'Common' sense is no longer common, if it was we'd all still have it.
"Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools. “ WW2 British RAF Ace, Sir Douglas Bader
Spin those props, fly safe...
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