The highlights here are a bit disconcerting however. Possibly, no flights without an observer? ( The manner of the wording ).
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I tend to agree here....however, the term " FPV" is very broad.....And can include visual flying such as tablets and phones in the manner that this is worded.FPV in this sense refers to using goggles,
I tend to agree here....however, the term " FPV" is very broad.....And can include visual flying such as tablets and phones in the manner that this is worded.
Yes - but the second part of the sentence you highlighted is key - "which allow a view from an onboard camera but limit the operator's ability to scan the surrounding airspace." A screen display doesn't limit that ability - goggles do.
I completely agree on the goggles. But the remaining part still is a mystery. This would depend on how the FAA would determine the statement. An "FPV" device will take your direct eyes from the aircraft. That is the manner I read this.A screen display doesn't limit that ability - goggles do.
It does if you take your eyes off the drone to look at it.
Very open to interpretation as are most laws.
I completely agree on the goggles. But the remaining part still is a mystery. This would depend on how the FAA would determine the statement. An "FPV" device will take your direct eyes from the aircraft. That is the manner I read this.
( Not a direct quote but IMO)
That's a silly interpretation. You are not required to look at the screen anymore than you are required to look at anything else in your field of view. This was specifically included to allow FPV drone racing.
As I said it's ambiguous.
A screen is an FPV device.
On this forum we have many views. I find it quite condescending to a person when someone else says their interpretation is silly.That's a silly interpretation. You are not required to look at the screen anymore than you are required to look at anything else in your field of view. This was specifically included to allow FPV drone racing.
On this forum we have many views. I find it quite condescending to a person when someone else says their interpretation is silly.
Condescending: having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
How about I don't agree with your interpretation or not say anything at all. So many on this forum make direct condescending "patronizing, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, scornful, disdainful, lofty, lordly, haughty, imperious; " statements to those who have a different opinion.Silly: having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish
Feel free to suggest a better word.
Completely correct. The screen does not limit your ability to see the aircraft, however it does limit your ability to " Have your eyes on the aircraft at all times".......that is remaining part. Until the FAA can come up with a more clear understanding in verbiage ....there will be many interpretations.It's not even remotely ambiguous because the screen, itself, doesn't limit your ability to see the aircraft and its surroundings
How about I don't agree with your interpretation or not say anything at all. So many on this forum make direct condescending "patronizing, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, scornful, disdainful, lofty, lordly, haughty, imperious; " statements to those who have a different opinion.
I just hate when people are degraded for making a statement. Maybe because of my daughter's disabilities and my working with other's like her. They have something to say. I try to treat them with respect even if sometimes I think what they have to say is silly. Some people with disabilities try harder than most. Other times I see people of great intelligence lack in so many ways. I believe we all are handicap in ways that are blind to us. We want respect, we need to show respect. I admit, I'm less patient with those who should know.
Completely correct. The screen does not limit your ability to see the aircraft, however it does limit your ability to " Have your eyes on the aircraft at all times".......that is remaining part. Until the FAA can come up with a more clear understanding in verbiage ....there will be many interpretations.
I guess we will have to wait and see if they change the word "limit" to "inhibit"..........That's why a VO is optional except for FPV operations - the case where you cannot watch the aircraft directly.