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Dave Pitman reacted to adm_geomatics's post in the thread Mapping flight might pass over people with
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Let's look at the ambiguities in the regulation, because it is almost impossible to clearly say what is allowed. We should all be able to confidently say what is absolutely not allowed but in my case, transiting traffic and flying over sparse... -
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If you think about it.. When passing over a person, it is is unlikely that your drone will fall out of the sky and impact them, unless you were HOVERING over them. IMO that regulation is more of a cautionary one that basically reflects the...
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Dave Pitman replied to the thread Mapping flight might pass over people.Love it! I can tell you, from following general aviation since about 1996, that there is indeed a lot of personal interpretation in following the FARs. In most cases, the ambiguity whether a particular operation is within the scope of the reg is...
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Dave Pitman replied to the thread Base Stations.Emlid is the clear choice. Not even close.
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I would recommend the Emlid RS3 hands down. It 1) costs less, 2) is a Surveying system and not just a base that can shoot a few points and 3) willl get you FAR better support. Smart move getting off cloud NTRIP.
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Hey Dave. That's one drone I would like to get someday (if my retirement budget can afford it), but only after the FAA starts allowing BVLOS without the need for a VO. (Then again, I could always join a local club for that.) We'll see. Thanks...
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Retiring doesn't mean that you have to leave the forum. Hang around and offer your expertise.
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Dave Pitman replied to the thread Farewell Everyone.Hey Bill. Maybe get yourself an Avata 2 and have even more fun flying. Most of all, Enjoy your retirement!
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Dave Pitman replied to the thread WTB M300 ** Bought one. Only 10 Hours flight time! Thanks to this forum. CLOSED.https://commercialdronepilots.com/threads/like-new-matrice-300-rtk.4784/
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Dave Pitman replied to the thread Professional Land Surveyor in Los Angeles, California.Hello Tony. Congrats on the 107! You are correct, of course, that drones are a tremendously powerful tool to add to your kit. Good Luck!