I have been thinking of using a Drone to get some footage for my channel. For those here in the US I have a few questions about the current and future laws that pertain to using a drone, would appreciate any advice on the subject.
1) US law for drone/ RC flight is limited to non commercial use and only under the safety instruction of a club. I understand this to mean you must belong to a club and only fly in their registered area. I know authorities may not enforce this in all areas but if true this basically eliminates me from using it for my channel. New law set to go on the books is you have to pass a FAA safety test, that is not yet online and active.
2) To use a drone for business or commercial purposes pilots are required to obtain a license, which would eliminate the concerns of #1 above. Does anyone have this license? Is this an easy thing to obtain?
I guess my biggest question is once you are registered they now know you have a drone! If I do not have a pilots license, or belong to a club I legally can not fly a drone. Does everyone have a license or not care until/unless they are caught and told they need one?
I have to say the laws for this are really strict and senseless, used to be able to build a model plane and fly anywhere you wanted.
1) US law for drone/ RC flight is limited to non commercial use and only under the safety instruction of a club. I understand this to mean you must belong to a club and only fly in their registered area. I know authorities may not enforce this in all areas but if true this basically eliminates me from using it for my channel. New law set to go on the books is you have to pass a FAA safety test, that is not yet online and active.
2) To use a drone for business or commercial purposes pilots are required to obtain a license, which would eliminate the concerns of #1 above. Does anyone have this license? Is this an easy thing to obtain?
I guess my biggest question is once you are registered they now know you have a drone! If I do not have a pilots license, or belong to a club I legally can not fly a drone. Does everyone have a license or not care until/unless they are caught and told they need one?
I have to say the laws for this are really strict and senseless, used to be able to build a model plane and fly anywhere you wanted.