Thanks for this post!
I am a retired Army Aviator and certified commercial pilot in both helicopters and airplanes. All these years and I can’t still make sense of many FAA regulations.
Don’t feel bad, don’t take it too seriously, don’t bust any airspace, and enjoy your drone.
https://pilotinstitute.com/sub-250-part-107/
If you’re flying a sub-250 drone strictly for recreational purposes, then there are just a few guidelines that you need to know. You will not need to register your drone but will have to comply with other rules under Section 44809. These are basic guidelines that include flying only within visual line of sight and not operating in controlled airspace without prior authorization.
I think you’re good.
The whole registering your drone thing has been butt stupid since it was implemented.
Nefarious actors aren’t going to register their killer drones, so when they take out a soft target, is the FAA going to come after them to slap their wrist?
Dumb when proposed, still dumb.
Try FFA.gov and check the website for details.
“The regulations are extremely confusing because they intermingle commercial and recreational and sub-250 gram information so you’re not sure what applies where.”
Are you commercial? No
Are you under 0.55 pounds? Yes
Case closed.
If I can’t get the FAA to do anything about aerobatic bi planes practicing over my house- I think your safe not registering that drone.
The FAA is not concerned about that thing.
They sure were not concerned with my video of the Bi plane flying in the air space with an Emergency Hospital Helicopter flying by.
Download the app “B4UFly” It will tell you based on your phone’s geolocation whether there are any restrictions.
Here are a few simple rules to follow and you’ll probably stay out of all trouble.
1. Stay away from other people and their property, including government property.
2. Stay away from airports.
3. Don’t fly where you think other air traffic is flying.
Do those three very simple things and you’ll probably never hear from anyone about your flying a drone.
If I choose to fly the drone I have, I will get that TRUST certification right after I get that FCC license I was supposed to have in the 70’s to operate a CB radio.
Just put a Biden Harris sticker on it and you’ll be fine.
STOP TRYING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL RULES ON DRONES! People like you who comply are the reason we can’t have freedom.
Here’s how I look at these things: The overwhelming majority of people most places I go these days are effing idiots. Like literal mongoloid level idiots.
I don’t follow any rules anywhere that don’t make sense. I just go about my business until someone says something. Then, I pretend I’m one of the idiots.
So, I’m going to fly my drone. (I actually do fly my drone) If I get static from someone, I’ll pretend to be one of the idiots.
I have yet to get any static.
Commercial use vs personal use makes a big difference. I’m in rural flyover country so I can pretty much do whatever I want.
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we don’t need no stinking regulations ...
Looks like no registration is required for this drone, meaning it does not have to be labeled with the registration number.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone
“All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown exclusively under the Exception for Recreational Flyers.”
I fly a DJI mini 2 all the time.
Leave the prop guards off and youll stay under the weight limit.
No need to register.
Stay under 400’ AGL.
Don’t fly near airports. Don’t take off or land from federal property.
While not illegal don’t fly low enough over homes or people to be heard or presumed to be a voyeur.
Don’t fly over busy roads.
You can fly over your own property at any altitudes under 400’ AGL.
A Drone is great for roof surveys and even timber surveys. You can inspect roofs, eaves chimneys, gables etc. Friends love pics of their homes.
Drones are great for taking group photos.
On and on.
Be polite. Use your head. Don’t break 400’. You’ll be fine.
If you get serious there’s tons of online support for passing your FAA part 170.