The FAA already has done quite a job on the 333 exemption process....
KEEP IN MIND.....we're talking about mostly lightweight (under 4 lbs) plastic hobby drones used for videography by NON-Pilots
Here is just a small excerpt from the 333 requirements for taking simple photos and video to sell even if flying UNDER 400 feet where manned aircraft seldom fly.
At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight StandardsDistrict Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3 - day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO.
The plan of activities must include at least the following:
a. Dates and times for all flights;
b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption;
c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of the UAS;
d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;
e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;
f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property own ers
and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those
who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;
g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and
h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city,
town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes
essential to accomplish the operation.
It's this over bearing rule and regulation that is suffocating America and killing our ability to thrive.
Rest assured, this mindset will dictate the drone registration process. Bureaucrats love the bureaucracy. And all of this as well as drone registration is a reflection of the current administration's policy of heavy handed government and ever increasing bureaucracy.
Is this REALLY in the best interest of the average person wanting to just get on with their lives and make a living? How does this NOT grossly interfere with small, medium and large business wanting to exchange services for payment?
Would not a little more education rather than this approach be better? What are the REAL risks to society if none of this was required
to fly a less than 4 lb plastic (Phantom type or Solo type) drone?
I can clearly see the need for regulation on maned aircraft. But this is getting carried away with small, lightweight, plastic unmanned essentially toys.
As always, we are giving up a TON of freedom for a microgram of "security".
