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JZ
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Anyone own a drone?
Thinking about picking one up for some aerial videos / pics.
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chavycha
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Yup. I work in the UAS/drone industry as well.
This book is a great reference for beginners - I just got a copy a few days ago and have already lent it out to a couple people.
http://www.amazon.com/Aerial-Photography-Videography-Using-D...
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And if you have it in the USA it must be registered
https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
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Looks like if you operate it in the US, you will need to register with the FAA
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Yep, you guys are on top of it (rule was released just this AM).
Looks like there may be some issues for non-US citizens. Process doesn't allow for non-citizens to register, but registration is required to legally
operate. Hmm.
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Quote: Originally posted by chavycha  | Yep, you guys are on top of it (rule was released just this AM).
Looks like there may be some issues for non-US citizens. Process doesn't allow for non-citizens to register, but registration is required to legally
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My take on the regs so far is that non-citizens cannot register with the FAA, thus they are prohibited from operating equipment in the US
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chavycha
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That's how our guys who are well-versed in FAA-speak are reading it as well.
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JZ
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This looks like the best one out. Pretty bad ass. Think about the videos you could take in Baja when out riding a bike or on a boat.
[Edited on 12-14-2015 by JZ]
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I dont own a drone. My expertise is from being near them in urban and wilderness settings. My expert opinion is that they are noisy and annoying, and
the people that fly them are techno weenie wankers that are lemmings that buy all the latest shiny baubles, especially if the baubles have buttons and
make noise.
Its a fad. The techno weenies all want to buy one. Mostly bought by nosy peeping tom types.
[Edited on 12-14-2015 by mtgoat666]
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What is your interpretation of UAV markings/registration number(s)??
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The DJI Phantom 3 series, including the Phantom 3 Pro posted above, are certainly popular. They range from $700-$1300. I have the Standard.
The 3DR Solo also gets great reviews.
Anything smaller than those and you'll have trouble flying outdoors except on the calmest of days.
That said, I would strongly encourage you to get a $30-60 'trainer' and spend some quality time flying that inside before stepping up to a more
expensive platform. You will crash a lot when you're learning. The $30 ones bounce. The $3000 ones shatter.
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http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/
Q. Will my drone require an N-number or sticker?
A. No. You will receive a unique registration number, not an N-number, and you must mark the registration number on your UAS by some means that is
legible and allows the number to be readily seen. The registration number may be placed in a battery compartment as long as it can be accessed without
the use of tools.
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Non Citizens
From the FAA FAQ site: https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/#mou
Q. I am a citizen of a foreign country who lives in the United States. How do I know if I can register a drone with the FAA?
A. Federal law allows an individual citizen of another country who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States under the
regulations of the Department of Homeland Security to register an aircraft, including a drone, with the FAA.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
I dont own a drone. My expertise is from being near them in urban and wilderness settings. My expert opinion is that they are noisy and annoying, and
the people that fly them are techno weenie wankers that are lemmings that buy all the latest shiny baubles, especially if the baubles have buttons and
make noise.
Its a fad. The techno weenies all want to buy one. Mostly bought by nosy peeping tom types.
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You sound grumpy af. Probably thought the internet was a fad.
[Edited on 12-14-2015 by JZ]
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Don't own one, but if I did...
https://www.lily.camera/
Several other waterproof drones out there now.
Also, US Navy is developing drones that swim and fly.
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Note that these requirements apply only to hobby/recreational users. Commercial / public agency users will still have to use the old paper-form
N-number system.
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Lily is a neat idea, but that follow-me tech is also in place on the 3dr and Phantoms I mentioned above. Gonna be awhile til you see a Lily in your
mailbox, too:
When will the Lily Camera ship?
For those who ordered by June 15th, the Lily Camera will begin shipping in February 2016. Orders placed between June 15th-October 15th will begin
shipping in May 2016. All orders placed after October 15th will begin shipping in August 2016.
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Lots of cool videos possibilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCw2OLJIQQ4
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my neighbor got one...we played a little
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPHROVeSZsM
I think the camera is a BIG deal...this one has a go pro
then you need to learn how to make a movie and up load it
make sure you get a "viewer" with the drone so you can see what you are filming and where you are flying
what a great tool
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| Quote: Originally posted by chavycha | Lily is a neat idea, but that follow-me tech is also in place on the 3dr and Phantoms I mentioned above. Gonna be awhile til you see a Lily in your
mailbox, too:
When will the Lily Camera ship?
For those who ordered by June 15th, the Lily Camera will begin shipping in February 2016. Orders placed between June 15th-October 15th will begin
shipping in May 2016. All orders placed after October 15th will begin shipping in August 2016. |
The follow-me tech is really cool. I want one!
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