Drones Overhead: the FAA's New Rule on Flight Over People - DRONELIFE
"While the agency determined not to move forward with a specific size-based classification and size-based regulations, they did develop a set of recommendations for flight over people. Those earlier recommendations called for manufacturer’s certification of drones and categorizes drones according to their risk level."
That "According to their risk level" part is interesting. I wonder if they mean redundant systems and maybe dual batteries for a backup like the Inspire 2 setup? Possibly going with an Octocopter design where a blade or two may fail along with separate batteries like the Matrice 600, S1000, or some Freefly Alta setup that can still fly with a downed motor or prop and not free-fall onto someone under it?
Maybe make it so only a 107 license holder can do it too?
Sounds like it may not be finalized or known for a while though. If it does mandate an Octocopter design for flying over people, those wanting an Inspire 2 might want to hold off a while.
"While the agency determined not to move forward with a specific size-based classification and size-based regulations, they did develop a set of recommendations for flight over people. Those earlier recommendations called for manufacturer’s certification of drones and categorizes drones according to their risk level."
That "According to their risk level" part is interesting. I wonder if they mean redundant systems and maybe dual batteries for a backup like the Inspire 2 setup? Possibly going with an Octocopter design where a blade or two may fail along with separate batteries like the Matrice 600, S1000, or some Freefly Alta setup that can still fly with a downed motor or prop and not free-fall onto someone under it?
Maybe make it so only a 107 license holder can do it too?
Sounds like it may not be finalized or known for a while though. If it does mandate an Octocopter design for flying over people, those wanting an Inspire 2 might want to hold off a while.