Recent content by BadRad

That's not going to fly GG. Might be nice tho. Check it with a lawyer. Clarity is the goal of the law.

Addressing night flight rules -- for recreation, the FAA is pretty clear. LOS rule would prevent seeing the craft without pretty intense onboard lighting, right? (I'd guess 600' or less with stock LEDs?). Commercial use is another issue with waiver requirement.

The FAA periodically trolls uTube for infractions and has been known to act on those leads .. aka Work for Hire. But they're stretched thin and debating if yours is hobby giving you enjoyment isn't likely. Compensation is more clear cut. A home storm damage check, not so much, IMHO. It's...

I'll follow up on what CanadaGoose said ... photographers will get this. A simple 3-ft wide / reversible disc reflector that folds into a 1-foot circle, easy and light for backpack. Comes with silver/gold or white nylon surface, most any decent photo shop or online discounts, maybe $25+. I...

Speaking of bogus, just what does this topic have to do with the FCC? I suppose you would need to take the Morse Code test?

I don't get how they relate. Maybe a more interesting inquiry might be WHY do you have one? That might stimulate some ideas for young and old alike. Just me.

Marketing for multinational business, retired. Not sure how all this helps you? Sure is a nice resume of skills & talents. A proud squadron here.

As I read the B4UFly app it states heli pads and seaplane bases need notification prior to drone flights within 5 miles. I'm getting warnings on my P3P I'm within that range. It also appears that work is ongoing to automate that with an app within B4UFly, but not currently ready, nor would it...

I'm not sure any of that will happen ... what would happen, however, is that prices will go up. Follow the money. When anything is regulated, when safety out politicizes common sense and mfg are forced to add more and more technology, productive or not, it will cost more. That goes direct to...