Register those Drones or GO TO JAIL

[Great-Kazoo]

But seriously, does anyone have a source for 80% drones?


http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys...JQ&searchidx=6

[milwaukeeshaker]

I'm a little dense, and maybe don't see the humor. Are you seriously trying to say that there are no risks to aircraft?

Everything you need to know about the risks of drones colliding with aircraft in one chart:

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[asmo]

I'm a little dense, and maybe don't see the humor. Are you seriously trying to say that there are no risks to aircraft?

See the graph, based on historical data - no. That said there are always risks with any new technology.

Government over-sight, mandating registration, and forcing licensing have never really been good answers - again historically. Especially when the licensing and registration do absolutely nothing to combat the 'problem' they are claiming to solve. See gun registration for the logical extension.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Really??? Have you ever piloted an aircraft? Birdstrikes as mentioned earlier are enough of a hazard. So you don't think a drone would be? I mean anyone can buy one of these "toys" and can fly it in airspace that would be hazardous to real airplanes. Do you really think those same drone flyers would self regulate and not allow them above 400 ft. and 5 miles from an airport without some laws? I've seen some of the videos from drones, these flyers are already pushing the envelope, several commercial flights have already reported near misses. I for one do not want to see one of these in my windshield. We can't do anything about nature, and as a pilot you accept that risk. These "devices" should have a ceiling built into them that will not allow them to fly higher than 400 ft. and even that is too high if operated near an active airport. If you don't want regs on these "devices" then use some common sense and self regulate. So far, that is not what has been done, hence the FAA being forced to try and regulate these things.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Really??? Have you ever piloted an aircraft? Birdstrikes as mentioned earlier are enough of a hazard. So you don't think a drone would be? I mean anyone can buy one of these "toys" and can fly it in airspace that would be hazardous to real airplanes. Do you really think those same drone flyers would self regulate and not allow them above 400 ft. and 5 miles from an airport without some laws? I've seen some of the videos from drones, these flyers are already pushing the envelope, several commercial flights have already reported near misses. I for one do not want to see one of these in my windshield. We can't do anything about nature, and as a pilot you accept that risk. These "devices" should have a ceiling built into them that will not allow them to fly higher than 400 ft. and even that is too high if operated near an active airport. If you don't want regs on these "devices" then use some common sense and self regulate. So far, that is not what has been done, hence the FAA being forced to try and regulate these things.

Remove everything you said pertaining to aircraft and apply it to firearms. Kinda scary huh?

[brutal]

I'm still trying to figure out how turtles get airborne.

Pigs I get, not so much on the shellbacks.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Gun owners seem to be able self regulate, but some of the drone folks don't seem to be able, and have already shown that they are reckless. Additionally, I don't see drones anywhere in the bill of rights.

Remove everything you said pertaining to aircraft and apply it to firearms. Kinda scary huh?

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

I agree it's not on the bill of rights. There have been a couple isolated incidents with airplanes spotting quad copters. You sound like a liberal talking gun regulations. Oh yeah drone to us hobbyists is like black evil assault rifle to gun owners.

[asmo]

Really??? Have you ever piloted an aircraft?

Seriously?

If you don't want regs on these "devices" then use some common sense and self regulate. So far, that is not what has been done, hence the FAA being forced to try and regulate these things.

Actually, there has been an absolutely MINUSCULE number of encounters with drones and aircraft - even around airports.

Instead of prosecuting everyone for a crime they have not, and probably never will, commit - how about we look at tough enforcement of existing laws. Oh wait. This sounds familiar. Wait, wait.. it will come to me.

This is more about AOPA and EAA trying to remain relevant. The FAA trying to exert control (and eventually forced licensing and training); and folks like Jeppeson salivating at the concept of selling even more training and licensing material.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Have you piloted an aircraft?