Recent content by jeffcutler

Anyone have thoughts on the best way to remember to record when flying a mission? When I do real estate, it's 95% photos, so I get the angle and of course I remember to click the shutter. But for longer clips - broll for videos; exterior house tours; live event coverage; I forget A LOT. I have...

OUTSTANDING INFO! I have been buying my cards based on the number in the circle and never looked at the U number. Thanks!

Are you flying commercially or recreationally? Is there an office and/or a phone number to the mgr of the heliport? My action would be to contact the heliport operator and let them know you'll be flying on the edge of their airspace, at what altitude and exactly where. As a part 107 pilot, I...

The majority of my missions are now taking place on the edge of Logan Airport Class B Airspace. Today, when asking for permission, I kept my phone open and in view while I piloted my P3S via my iPad and DJI Go. On the Airmap app, there was the option to "end flight" (or it might have said "end...

Also very true. I’m very good AND licensed, but there are many great pilots who have minimal clue about how to capture relevant listing images. These are the pilots who will weed themselves out of the game by taking shots including vehicles, people, toys in the yard, bad angles, etc. Real Estate...

Flockshot, you’re right. Thanks for the input. I think the next version will be softer. Definitely need/want them to choose me out of a desire for good shots, not a fear of losing $$. Any other thoughts? One huge design mistake was not making text boxes transparent. Will use better photos and a...

Thanks for you thoughts. I might have overstepped, but I firmly believe real estate agents don't value professional photography. Therefore, they may fall into the habit of using a nephew or anyone they know with a drone to capture images. My 'threat' is there to keep them honest and to inform...

The biggest barrier to flying real estate missions - your mileage may vary - has been that a FRACTION of REALTORS and agents and brokers realize they MUST use an FAA-Licensed pilot to capture their images and footage. I think the best thing any of us can do for each other and for the industry is...

He could have obtained waivers. I have not spoken with him. My original question came up because somewhere I read or heard the $11000 and $5000 figures as punishment for violations. A post that just came in gave the paragraph that has the punishment for non-registration in it. And below it...

Thanks for the note. Very eye-opening if true... If I'm going out just for recreation, I can fly from my car, from my boat, at night? That sounds contrary to what I've learned, but you're right, I'm in this as a part 107, so I didn't concentrate on recreational. To the point of the pilot who...

....ALSO...to irritate me (and other 107-certified pilots) more, there are plenty of folks around who have posted drone photos and videos of fireworks (taken at night), triathlon coverage (taken over people), lighthouse images (taken from a moving boat) and more. A part of me wants to report...

For the past four months I've been telling clients and friends about the SEVERE PENALTIES they would face if they even got an aerial photo from an unlicensed (part 107) drone operator. I've been doing this for two reasons: 1 - to ensure that the skies are safe and that pilots obey regulations...

Doing a wedding is clearly part 107. The only possible ways around this would be using a drone under .55 lbs; having a PIC who is 107 stand next to you while you fly and shoot; or inviting me to the wedding.

Are you asking this of anyone specifically? I'm licensed part 107, yes.

Thanks. See below. I provided the link and the email I wrote to prospects. Hope that helps!