Found this article interesting. Basically any drone weighing more than half a pound will need to be registered through the FAA. There is a $5 fee, but its refunded if you register by Jan 20. The $5 is good for 3 years. Kind of crazy that people have to register their little plastic toys.
I knew the FAA was going to make some new rules, but I expected it to just be rules for commercial use of drones (e.g. what amazon wants to do). Or for larger drones weighing a few pounds.
Article link: http://www.wtae.com/money/mandatory-drone-registration-rules-due-monday/36953272
And link to the FAA's announcement: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=19856
What do you guys think?
Found this article interesting. Basically any drone weighing more than half a pound will need to be registered through the FAA. There is a $5 fee, but its refunded if you register by Jan 20. The $5 is good for 3 years. Kind of crazy that people have to register their little plastic toys.
I knew the FAA was going to make some new rules, but I expected it to just be rules for commercial use of drones (e.g. what amazon wants to do). Or for larger drones weighing a few pounds.
Article link: http://www.wtae.com/money/mandatory-drone-registration-rules-due-monday/36953272
And link to the FAA's announcement: https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=19856
What do you guys think?
so people with rc planes need to register them rofl?
so people with rc planes need to register them rofl?
Well I mean surely you don't have to register anything that you're not flying outside the airspace of your property. But if you do, it totally makes sense. A 1kg drone falling out of the sky can kill a person.
Well I mean surely you don't have to register anything that you're not flying outside the airspace of your property. But if you do, it totally makes sense. A 1kg drone falling out of the sky can kill a person.
Karlso people with rc planes need to register them rofl?
I was wondering that. I guess it depends on what the FCC's definition of a "drone" is. Is it just a regulation for quad/hex copters?
the301stspartanWell I mean surely you don't have to register anything that you're not flying outside the airspace of your property. But if you do, it totally makes sense. A 1kg drone falling out of the sky can kill a person.
I think you have to register it regardless, if you use it outside. Seems a bit silly that you could live on a farm and not be allowed to fly it around your property without it being registered.
I don't think a 1KG drone could kill someone if it fell on them. I can't imagine a quadcopter / drone exceeding about 60 mph in a complete free fall due to wind resistance (terminal velocity is about 120mph).
I'm wondering if the main reason for such strict rules might be surveillance. You could totally buy a cheap drone and snoop around peoples back yards and property. But I guess that could be done with a <250 gram drone as well.
[quote=Karl]so people with rc planes need to register them rofl?[/quote]
I was wondering that. I guess it depends on what the FCC's definition of a "drone" is. Is it just a regulation for quad/hex copters?
[quote=the301stspartan]Well I mean surely you don't have to register anything that you're not flying outside the airspace of your property. But if you do, it totally makes sense. A 1kg drone falling out of the sky can kill a person.[/quote]
I think you have to register it regardless, if you use it outside. Seems a bit silly that you could live on a farm and not be allowed to fly it around your property without it being registered.
I don't think a 1KG drone could kill someone if it fell on them. I can't imagine a quadcopter / drone exceeding about 60 mph in a complete free fall due to wind resistance (terminal velocity is about 120mph).
I'm wondering if the main reason for such strict rules might be surveillance. You could totally buy a cheap drone and snoop around peoples back yards and property. But I guess that could be done with a <250 gram drone as well.
I don't think a 1KG drone could kill someone if it fell on them. I can't imagine a quadcopter / drone exceeding about 60 mph in a complete free fall due to wind resistance (terminal velocity is about 120mph).
Wouldn't be too sure about that, with your numbers, that would be an energy of roughly 400 joules hitting your face, which is comparable to a close range pistol shot. Of course the copter might be larger than your face, but then again it may also have pointy and spinning parts.
All in all, I'd rather not be hit by one.
[quote]I don't think a 1KG drone could kill someone if it fell on them. I can't imagine a quadcopter / drone exceeding about 60 mph in a complete free fall due to wind resistance (terminal velocity is about 120mph).[/quote]
Wouldn't be too sure about that, with your numbers, that would be an energy of roughly 400 joules hitting your face, which is comparable to a close range pistol shot. Of course the copter might be larger than your face, but then again it may also have pointy and spinning parts.
All in all, I'd rather not be hit by one.
I just checked the FAQ
https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/Q. What about tethered drones?
A. Both tethered and untethered UAS must be registered.
Q. If I'm just flying it for fun in my yard, do I have to register it?
A. Yes, if the UAS weight is within the stated weights for registration.
Q. If I only fly it indoors, do I have to register it?
A. No, the FAA does not regulate indoor UAS use.
Q. Do homemade drones need to be registered?
A. Yes, if they fall within the weight criteria.
That's some bullshit right there. At least I can fly them indoors.
I haven't seen any of the requirements for what it takes to get registration/certification, but it sounds like just a way for the government to make some money off of drones.
I just checked the FAQ
[quote=https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/]Q. What about tethered drones?
A. Both tethered and untethered UAS must be registered.
Q. If I'm just flying it for fun in my yard, do I have to register it?
A. Yes, if the UAS weight is within the stated weights for registration.
Q. If I only fly it indoors, do I have to register it?
A. No, the FAA does not regulate indoor UAS use.
Q. Do homemade drones need to be registered?
A. Yes, if they fall within the weight criteria.[/quote]
That's some bullshit right there. At least I can fly them indoors.
I haven't seen any of the requirements for what it takes to get registration/certification, but it sounds like just a way for the government to make some money off of drones.
Not_MatlockI haven't seen any of the requirements for what it takes to get registration/certification, but it sounds like just a way for the government to make some money off of drones.
I highly doubt the 5$ to be paid by a few hundred thousand to million drone owners (tops) will amount to a significant sum for the US government.
In fact it likely costs more than 5$ to process your registration.
[quote=Not_Matlock]
I haven't seen any of the requirements for what it takes to get registration/certification, but it sounds like just a way for the government to make some money off of drones.[/quote]
I highly doubt the 5$ to be paid by a few hundred thousand to million drone owners (tops) will amount to a significant sum for the US government.
In fact it likely costs more than 5$ to process your registration.
a bureaucracy just to file and store the reports would have trouble being sustainable off of just $5million
Honestly a $5 tax on drones seems weirdly light anyway: aren't most of the things being covered by this several hundred at least?
a bureaucracy just to file and store the reports would have trouble being sustainable off of just $5million
Honestly a $5 tax on drones seems weirdly light anyway: aren't most of the things being covered by this several hundred at least?
I think it's a good thing, it's kind of unnecessary now, but think about 10 years from now, great precaution imo. And it's only 5 dollars anyway.
I think it's a good thing, it's kind of unnecessary now, but think about 10 years from now, great precaution imo. And it's only 5 dollars anyway.
That seems insanely logical
That seems insanely logical
What exactly are drones for, beyond the Amazon crap? Is it just for flying around and giggling to yourself, like with RC planes? From a motor-driven biplane to a quad-propelled drone capable of transmitting video and hovering quietly, I don't see a problem with having to register them.
If you aint didndu anything wrong, why is it a problem?
What exactly are drones for, beyond the Amazon crap? Is it just for flying around and giggling to yourself, like with RC planes? From a motor-driven biplane to a quad-propelled drone capable of transmitting video and hovering quietly, I don't see a problem with having to register them.
If you aint didndu anything wrong, why is it a problem?
I can't see why that would be a huge issue for anyone. I've heard a lot about idiots flying their drones close to aircraft and airports which I'd imagine would be a huge cause for concern, people might be less careless if the drone could be traced back to the registrant.
I can't see why that would be a huge issue for anyone. I've heard a lot about idiots flying their drones close to aircraft and airports which I'd imagine would be a huge cause for concern, people might be less careless if the drone could be traced back to the registrant.
so you could pay $5 to fly your $500 drone in u.s. airspace or you can stick to the confines of your property and buy a subway footlong
so you could pay $5 to fly your $500 drone in u.s. airspace or you can stick to the confines of your property and buy a subway footlong
"FAA confirms that drone registry info will be public record"
http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/18/faa-confirms-that-drone-registry-info-will-be-public-record/
What a fail, I don't think anyone wants their name and physical address listed on the internet for everyone to view.
"FAA confirms that drone registry info will be public record"
http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/18/faa-confirms-that-drone-registry-info-will-be-public-record/
What a fail, I don't think anyone wants their name and physical address listed on the internet for everyone to view.