Recent content by CenlaUAS

It has always been said “It’s better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.” In the case of flying a UAS, it is just the opposite. Ask for permission. If you are told no then research the law and ask someone in a higher position. Not everyone knows all rules, regulations and laws. And...

If they were practicing with a student, why were they so close to a tree? I would be in a big open field if I was an instructor with a student. Possible pilot error and blamed it on a drone.

As a licensed drone pilot here in Louisiana I follow simple rules when flying for fun or business concerning other people’s property. Fly NO LOWER than the highest structure on someone’s property. Do not hover over someone’s property. And do not make repeated flights over someone’s property. In...

I had a run in with LEO while doing some aerial photos for a newspaper. And it wasn’t the officer as so much the uneducated civilian who reported me. I’m 107 certified, had all documents and authorization. The civilian started quoting some BS make believe local laws. Here in Louisiana there are...

Hello from Central Louisiana. Been 107 certified for almost a year but mainly for recreational flying. Just getting into the commercial side due to people asking to do various jobs. Most interesting one so far? Checking on cows. Yes I live in a rural area and there are livestock everywhere...