Recent content by James Vaughn

I purchased Gene Robinson’s book through the sUAS News website via PayPal but never received a confirmation email and have yet to receive any information on how to obtain this book. Just wanted to put that out there to anyone interested in the topic of SAR & drones. I’ll update if I ever get it...

I agree - DJI has flooded the market with good cheap sUAS’s and every realtor in America probably got a Mavic for Christmas but I think 2018 will be the year FAA drops the hammer on unregistered birds in the hands of unlicensed operators... Stay tuned

Everyone makes some very valid points here. I think what it really boils down to is the less glamorous aspect of a really cool job which is consulting and salesmanship. Remember, this is all very new technology for most of our prospective clients, many are somewhat tech savvy (they know enough...

Hi Andy. Jim up in Spanish Springs here. Are you mainly flying 3DR Solo’s?

Some 3DR pilots have successfully operated SOLO's with ADSB...

Not to mention the fact that they're (probably unwittingly) breaking several laws with their new drone...

Hello All, Jim in Reno, NV here. Been flying RC for about 30 years, into photography for at least that long. Most recently worked at a part 97 flight operation in Nashville wrenching on Falcon's and Citations but am now in Reno. I'm a big fan of 3DR and operate a couple Solo's for the business...

Excellent points!

We are licensed commercial pilots. Ignoring people flying for hire illegally would be irresponsible and unprofessional. Would you consider a Commercial part 97 PIlot who reported a fellow Captain in a bar 1 hour before duty a “rat”?