Recent content by Shootinnewz

I stand corrected, it was in an early post regarding this post you quoted me on, my bad...

Helo, helicopter, same thing... And no, you didnt say unsafe manner, but im sure some kid will read these post and not know how to use proper judgement when it comes to being safe, there comments on these post reflect their maturity to prove that to be case.

I never said commercial jetliner, number one, just to clarify... I mentioned a helicopter, and prop wash assuming on your part the UAV is below it, do you honestly think that someone that could be flying their UAV could potentially lower it in a panic from above a helicopter? I do... And dont...

Exactly my point, I fly in helos often for work, and anyone that has flown knows when your going over 100mph, a frikin object the size of a bird isnt the easiest thing to spot. And we fly low all the time, well below 1200' but usually always 400 AGL, and although Im not a pilot, Id assume its...

It seems like a 400' ceiling and line of site goes right out the window because someone is using FPV. So just curious, does your FPV UAV have a 360 degree or even a 180 degree view around it? Does your UAV have a transponder on it to alert other aircraft to its tiny bird like appearance? I could...

"I am contracted with the local news and fire department." ... Say whaaa? Fire department requesting your footage is one thing, but a local TV station contracting you, I call BS! I work for a TV news station and I know for a fact that a TV station isn't going to contract with anyone using a...

Quality?

Hey everyone... Total newb to this site, and to flying UAV's as well, but a TV news photojournalist for over 20 years. Haven't seen anyone post regarding this recent court decision, If it was posted already, my apologies. I've been monitoring news regarding the use of UAV's for commercial use...

Noticed your post and thought I'd throw this in. http://www.dronejournalism.org/news/201 ... r-decision I think as long as everyone plays it safe by not doing anything illegal (flying over some nuclear facility for pics) or dangerous, it'll be hard for police and or FAA to do much of...