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    Someone shot my camera what do I do?

    I just applied for my blanket application also and it takes at least 90 days to for approval.
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    Someone shot my camera what do I do?

    There are some big problems in this response, (1) you only HAVE to file a report if the damage is (A) $500.00 or greater to property other than the RPIC’s. So he is not legally required to file an incident report because the only item damaged was the drone. (B) If bodily injury or a loss of...
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    Be Warned: www.dronesforless.co.uk (especially if buying from the U.K.)

    Call your credit card company and tell them the company is not responding to your e-mails or calls and you have not received a tracking number (if you have and the item is late getting to you let them know that too). Tell your credit card company that you want your money back and that this...
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    It just flew away! - <correction> it didn't fly away at all.

    Nice, the one I signed up for guaranteed that you would pass if you passed one of the final tests with a 75 or better, but I only had access for one year. When I get ready for my next exam I'll sign up for something better, I am hoping to get a BVLOS when ever that becomes available. Anyway...
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    Oh, wait. No, it's over there.... I think....

    Oh, wait. No, it's over there.... I think....
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    It just flew away! - <correction> it didn't fly away at all.

    What study guides are you using, the FAA study guide or are you taking a course? I was not at all confident about passing my exam but I did manage to pass my first try.
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    It just flew away! - <correction> it didn't fly away at all.

    I have my 107, no UAV's aren't allowed to fly over 400ft AGL unless A: avoiding a collision with a manned aircraft. B: Climbing to 900ft AGL in response to an emergency situation (ex; to put out a battery fire or being attacked by a bird) C: flying over a 500ft building/tower which is part of...
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    Police stopped me

    Not always, if they are indoors or in a vehicle it isn't considered flying over, also those are the rules realistic or not.
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    Police stopped me

    I just got my FAA 107 and as far as FAA regulations are concerned when you are in a public place you are not allowed to fly over people EVER. The only people you are allowed to fly over are the people on YOUR crew ex: the RPIC, the operator, and the visual observer. Aside from the crowd, when...