croth123
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Notifying ATC does not give you carte blanche to fly your drone in a restricted airspace, like around an airport. ATC also has the right and authority to tell you no. When you ask ATC to fly your drone near an airport, they have the responsibility to keep all other aircraft clear of your proposed flight area. And yes, you also have the responsibility to see and avoid, too. if your proposed flight path/area will negatively impact the flight operations at the affected airport, they will probably tell you that you cannot fly there.
Regarding FAA exemptions (of which the 333COA is just one); The FAA has the right and authority to grant exemptions to any and all FAA regulations (See Subpart J of FAA part 91). They do not take granting exemptions lightly. You must prove to them that, 1-You have a legitimate need to deviate from a regulation, 2-It will not cause an undue hazard to either other aircraft or anything (or anyone) on the ground. 3-that you have the requisite experience, skills and training to safely conduct your proposed flight operation (this includes drone flights).
IMHO, (at least in the USA) the moment you engage the rotors on your drone, you are a pilot and, as such, your actions are governed by not only the regulations regarding model aircraft but ALL of FAA part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules. These rules exist for the safety of all aircraft (read: To keep aircraft from running into each other) and those on the ground.
When many of you look up at the sky, you see a big, empty space. When I look at the sky, I see one of the most regulated piece of real estate in the country.
Charles Roth
Commercial Pilot
Single Engine Instrument
Multi Engine Instrument
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