Recent content by Flying Squirrel

Hello all, I live in San Diego, one of the cities chosen for the pilot program for IPP (integration pilot program.) Just recently on Airmap, a couple boundaries appeared indicating the areas they will be using for testing. They are quite large and I will most likely have a need to fly my...

This makes complete sense. Thank you for your thoroughness and prompt replies. =) I dont want to be "that guy" at all. I'll try and get permission of the HOA.

Interesting update... I checked the rules and regulations of the community and there is nothing in there restricting UAV usage. It's just something they've told me at the gate before. Does this change anything? The rules were posted in 2015 and I dont want to go through all the meetings g...

Airspace and land are two separate entities are the not?

Hello All, I have a job this afternoon photographing a property in a big gated community. I am aware that this gated community always tells me when I go through the gate that no drones are allowed. I am not under the bylaws of this community and the community is in clear space (not a controlled...

A few dozen each. I am unsure of the exact number.

How many do you need?

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the purpose of these that the included anti collision lighting doesn't already do?

That is definitely the most important question I've seen posted on this forum. Maybe BigAI knows :tearsofjoy::tonguewink:

Great to hear! Weird that it would update again, but that is awesome that it did.

Thanks BigAI for always providing thoughtful responses. I realize there is risk whenever flying in the air that something might happen with a drone. Whether it be disconnection, dropping from the sky, fly away, etc. I thought I explained this well in a comment above, but your comment will help...

Ah, I see your last sentence now haha. I figure putting specific situations I encounter on here and asking for opinions is the best way I can learn. I dont have anyone that I can call or text about stuff like this so this is my best option. I just want to learn everything I can.

I would assume that if that were the case it would be listed on at least one of the 3 aerial maps I mentioned in the original post (especially the before you fly app). I posted also that I was flying at maximum half the height that they were as well. Not saying I'm right at all, I am just making...

Drones are a lot more than "toys" these days. It is an expensive tool I use very seriously for my job. With that said, it doesnt change the fact that you are right about them having the least amount of rights to the airspace. However, they were in an area that wasnt FAA approved for their...

Yes. A person will always have hierarchy over a machine. If a collision would occur I am absolutely sure it would be my fault which is why I stayed so far away.