dak162
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I was successful because the inspector underestimated the amount of research I did before flying (I have laminated copies of Public Law-112-95, a screenshot of the FAA fly for fun webpage and applicable portions of 14 CFR 333 and the proposed 14 CFR 107. I also was able to step my way through each). The research coupled with my preflight checklist basically left the inspector baffled, he expected a slack-jawed, ignorant moron, I guess.
There is no mention of micro drones on this page. The waivers mentioned will be entertained for any commercially used drone.
On a similar note, I asked (talked with directly) the FSDO (district office) yesterday about how part 107 will affect hobbyists. At first they said it was not applicable, but the conversation ended very discouragingly. This is due to the statement in public law 112-95 that defines a "drone flown for recreation or hobby".
They went on to say that the statement of "the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based
set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization;" basically meant that the drone operator would have to be a member of a nationally recognized club or organization that adheres to a set standard of rules and safety observances.
Lay-mans terms from this lady was, "you need to be part of the AMA or some other club to fly drones as a hobby or have a part 107 remote pilot certificate or you could be fined"
She refused to endorse a club (because the government can't legally do that), but she did indicate that if a hobbyist was approached by a credentialed FAA inspector, he/she can ask you to prove you are a member.
I, personally, have taken the approach of getting my part 107 certificate. That should cover my bases. My test is next week.
Oh, other things she mentioned,
- FPV racing requires a part 107 certificate (haven't seen this written anywhere, but she was adamant about it)
- If microdrone waivers are approved the operator will be limited to
- No FPV headsets
- < 30 MPH (13.5 m/s)
She pointed me to the below link from a discussion concerning micro drone rules. Keep in mind no policies are currently in place.
MicroDrone FAA Discussion
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