I was at work on Thursday when I got a call from an unknown number. Let it go to voicemail and then listened to find that a local FAA rep (can't recall the term he used) was calling to inform me that I had been reported to them for my use of a UAV.
The guy was very nice and said the call was more to explain use of the UAV and current rules/regulations. Said the report was for flying over a 'crowded' downtown area and flying at night. I argued the first point as I flew over our local town (4.4 square miles and population of 20,000) this past Winter when the streets were literally lined with snow. The night thing was valid and done shortly after I bought the P4P and before learning about/sitting for the 107 exam. I am now a certified pilot.
Have to admit to being livid after the call about whomever had the gall to 'report me'. I am a landscape photographer in town and have built up a strong reputation for my work here. I've noticed a few people sharing their footage from UAVs and have to believe one of them was behind this.
Still not sure I agree with the part about not flying over our downtown. Does anyone here fly 100-200' over residential/businesses early in AM to capture images?
Anyone know if the reports to the FAA are anonymous? Would be nice to get the name of the person who reported me.
Anyone else get 'the call'?
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The guy was very nice and said the call was more to explain use of the UAV and current rules/regulations. Said the report was for flying over a 'crowded' downtown area and flying at night. I argued the first point as I flew over our local town (4.4 square miles and population of 20,000) this past Winter when the streets were literally lined with snow. The night thing was valid and done shortly after I bought the P4P and before learning about/sitting for the 107 exam. I am now a certified pilot.
Have to admit to being livid after the call about whomever had the gall to 'report me'. I am a landscape photographer in town and have built up a strong reputation for my work here. I've noticed a few people sharing their footage from UAVs and have to believe one of them was behind this.
Still not sure I agree with the part about not flying over our downtown. Does anyone here fly 100-200' over residential/businesses early in AM to capture images?
Anyone know if the reports to the FAA are anonymous? Would be nice to get the name of the person who reported me.
Anyone else get 'the call'?
E