Recent content by FLYBOYJ

Thanks for the advise folks, I'm still pluggin away at this

I've had a steady flow of work from Droners.io in my part of the world. They have been easy to work for and pay promptly. Much of the work I've been doing is close by my home or along my commute to the full time gig.

I'm on a few, no sales yet. I was told that once yo post like 100 or more photos or clips you'll start seeing sales. Appreciate any input.

Denver Drone Pilots Social Hour (Denver, CO)

Had a job to do close to an uncontrolled airport (class G airspace) that was Geolocked on the DJI website. I went through the process and to be safe "unlocked" 2 drones, a Mavic Pro and a P3P. As I was walking out the door I had a not-so-good feeling about the whole thing and took my Typhoon H...

The AOPA news letter. The link brings you to the FAA certification standards. Page A-7 gives the specific requirements

From AOPA... FAA requires remote pilot retests Remote pilots will have to take another test to renew their certificates, the first of which expire in August. The FAA has updated the airman certification standards for various certificate types, including those issued under Part 107...

I used it twice yesterday (KBJC, class D airspace), actually 3x, cancelled a "practice" authorization. Downloaded the Airmap app and applied with that app, it was super easy. Both times when I got a "real" authorization it took about 60 seconds, authorization received via text. I recorded the...

Figured it out! Swipe the date you plugged in and you'll get a cancellation option. When you cancel you get a text! Sweet!!

LAANC just fired up in my part of the world. I have an account on Airmap, filed for a 107 flight in class D airspace and got an approval - all good! Now it looks like I'm not going to be able to fly. There seems to be no provision on the Airmap site to cancel a flight. Anyone else run into this...

FLY! Denver Drone Pilots Social Hour

Guessing when your drone will die - AOPA

You make valid points. I've been working in aviation maintenance for 40 years and right now it seems this aspect seems very open-ended as the referenced AC indicates. IMO if you're complying with 107.15 you've answered the mail. A self developed maintenance program is a great idea but you...

For my fellow Colorado pilots https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Feb/AFSMO_18-03_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

Thanks Al - I guess I'm a little behind the 8 ball. I guess its going to save me from re-applying for my Class E waiver! :)