FlyHighX
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I do see the merits of using geo fencing to protect certain sensitive locations. However, the way it is implemented now is not only unfair to the fair use of UAVs but it also does not line up with the current FAA regulations. Having the drone be unable to fly, at all, in some circumstances is definitely not the solution that should be implemented. If I am in a red zone and wish to fly my drone in my own home or warehouse or anywhere indoor I should be able to. In fact the FAA does not regulate the use of UAVs indoors
From the FAA's FAQs site:
If I'm just flying my UAS inside a building, or in my own yard, do I have to register it?
If you're flying indoors, you do not need to register your unmanned aircraft as the FAA does not regulate indoor UAS use. However, when flying in your own yard or over your own property, you will need to register your UAS if the UAS weighs more than 0.55 pounds.
So to just fly indoors, the UAV doesn't even need to be registered let alone regulated by 107!!!!! Admittedly, I don't know how it could be done on the technical side to allow the UAV to fly indoors but not outdoors. However, it is my belief that if this can not be achieved, than rather than disallowing all flight ability, all flight ability should BE allowed rather than prevent a user from not being able to legally use his drone.
The other issue I have has to do is with waivers. If I have a waiver to FAR 107 AND permission from the FAA through an exemption (the online process of notifying the tower) to fly in class C airspace for example (a red zone), I shouldn't be prevented from doing so. If I follow all of the FAA's guidelines and get approval to fly 1 mile from a class C airport at no higher than 50ft to do real estate work, the DJI software should not prevent me from using the UAV to earn money this way.
My hope is that we're in the early days of regulation and this will get sorted out. I doubt it will work itself out on it's own though. I suggest everyone contact their local FSDO and speak to a DE. Contact DJI. Voice your concerns. Let's see if, as a community we can bring about change. |
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