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Here's something to think about as things move forward, we're all going to be facing what's known as "Product Liability". The Chinese makers don't have any skin in that game because they know courts can't touch them. They hold too much of the world's debt for any government other than their...

I'll have to admit that my ability to fly a regular helicopter usually ends up a disaster, but I can fly pretty much any size RC plane pretty darn well. I've tried quite a bit over the years to get into regular helis but just didn't spend as much time with them as I could/should have to get...

Take that you pesky Phantom!

Pure accident:)

I read that, and once again it demonstrates the lack of knowledge some of the safety inspectors have. They have just about completely failed to consider maximum range, flight duration, or consider the remote area/confined area requirements of the temporary COA's. So their thought processes are...

My county is one that actually kind of likes RC modeling. A couple of land owners related to each other have a private full scale runway in back and loan it to the RC folk for flying without requiring AMA insurance. The county gave permission to maintain the field's functions in perpetuity...

For my county those were building, planning, and assessor. It's a rural county so they are concerned that "home" business activities do not run contrary to current zoning restrictions. For the most part the county is extremely easy to get along with but they don't want to see increased noise...

Regardless of where the primary support comes from or goes to there's still a lot to be done. People need to become organized and affiliated with someone that has their best interest in mind. Various levels of education relative to flight safety and airspace need to be initiated. Training...

Thanks, unfortunately experience is what generates a great many safety considerations. Those concerns/rules/policies always happen after the accident happened. From historic experience I'm very leery of being close to anything swinging 27" and up propellers, especially ones made in blade...

If things are working right such an action should make it tighter. FYI, some of the older RC gas two strokes used a single propeller nut to retain some pretty large and heavy (24"-28") wood propellers but the rotational and thread relationships of the arrangement made for a prop nut that became...

Agreed. The county I registered the company in is a little "back woods" and it was interesting to see the reactions in the different departments that I had to obtain approvals from. Overall the attitudes were favorable and a couple of them even started talking about how useful such a company...

Great post and I'm extremely pleased to read how some of how the system was established to function is getting across. You also effectively used a sledge hammer to illustrate how joining any of the various organizations that is trying to get our message across to Congress and the FAA is the...

Public perception of a "drone" is largely predicated upon what has been done with Predators and Reapers. Few favor the thought of remotely piloted aircraft armed with air to ground missiles roving around over their heads. How "drone" is presented/defined is everything in discussions with the...

You do and you don't. Learned that one in a lawsuit by a property owner against a modeling club that flew off the land next door. A landowner has rights to privacy on their property (if the state (Oregon for example) provides for a right to privacy because the Constitution does not) and...

I think Dazzab is correct in where our "certified" flight systems will be coming from. Eagle Tree will be another that ends up doing similar, especially since they already provide a considerable line of sensory equipment that's the foundation of what is currently used in several sUAS systems...

I think that was mentioned earlier, and a large part of the point of the dialog taking place. How we interact with full scale aviation, which includes helicopters and their various functions, combined with the principles of "see and avoid" which is fundamental to VFR flight operations. On a...

Maintain line of sight between you, your radio, and the aircraft at all times!!

There's a misconception with the regs here. The floor of controlled airspace is generally 500' but class G airspace is pretty much uncontrolled to the surface. If habitation and population is low enough a pilot only needs to maintain an altitude high enough to permit a safe landing in the...

Power companies maintain a utility "right of way" of "X" dimensions in width along the length of a power line installation and specify right of inspection by any method at any time. Access for them is a non issue, it's up to the adjoining land owners to adapt as necessary. This thread has...

Tarot, Vulcan, DJI, and the previous recommendations all make some pretty good frames. The Vulcan line provides the most versatility and adaptable deck space but they get pricey with the accessories. I suppose they all do that to some extent. If you're handy and creative the Tarot 1000 is...