Recent content by Cajuncontroller

Photos added to original post as well

Yes sorry for the delay, I’ll have some pics posted later today, apologies been busy at work, family and holidays.

I will post some pics, as soon as I can, asking $350.00 @Peter W, I too am from Houma but left there a long time ago, I now reside in SW Florida

They are barely used only a couple of times in the last year. They include all the accessories that came in the box, I also have the original box. I could not get comfortable using them plus I need reading glasses (I purchased the inserts as well and will include them). Asking $350.00. PM me if...

The one without a tower would either be class G or class E then (just a guess unless it underlies or is in airspace the belongs to a major airport) and if I remember correctly there is no notification required, just be aware that you are responsible for avoiding any low flying traffic. Also you...

Do you know the class of airspace of the airport? If its Class D then most likely no notification is required. But without knowing the specifications of the airport I couldn't say for sure. I assume it has a control tower since you mentioned they require 24 hour notification. Honestly if it is...

I'm not sure what you mean by the FAA lying about drone related issues. This is something fairly new to the FAA. I like to think that they got caught off guard and are scrambling to regulate something that has become extremely popular and accessible in a very short time. It seems like the...

If you are not on file with a waiver, we have a questionnaire that we use and log the information and we also note it in our tower logs. The individual is the encouraged to obtain a waiver from the FAA to streamline the process of notification. Once we are aware of the activity we notify any air...

I happen to be an air traffic controller at a vfr tower in SW Florida (class D airspace) To be honest the rules keep changing from what seems like day to day. I am also a private pilot and licensed drone pilot. If you are going to be outside of our airspace and remain there, have fun, be safe...

I know that the GPS corrects for winds, but what was the direction they were coming from and how strong were they? Noticed a high wind warning at the beginning of the video and it appeared to be an onshore breeze just from looking at the trees. Might be a contributing factor.

Depending on your location aircraft (mainly helicoptors) routinely fly below 400ft AGL

That is the correct publication. It does also reference other publications that it works in conjunction with such as FAR's, the 7110.65, and AC 91-57, AC 107-2. My apologies for not knowing the publication numbers this is all new stuff for us as well. I'll be happy to answer any questions and...

As a controller, direction, distance, altitude, from the airport and time of flight are what help us. Also a courtesy call of when you are done.

Most of my reference is to controlled airports and most of those will be in Class D airspace or higher. Non controlled airports are either Class E or G and there is no one to inform or call and therefore no one to deny. In those cases I would say use your best judgement. Any incident that...

I will get back with you, I'm not at work today, but I can check just to be sure. Most of the guidance we get comes in the form of Read and Initial documents, also to be honest I don't recall the publication that covers UAS/UAV operations.