Recent content by Greg Meyer

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    What do I need to do to do this stupid registration

    I've heard that June/July, they plan to announce their planned update. The expectations are that they will make some major changes in the process, but not cancel the whole requirement. More to come as we all find out at the same time.
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    What do I need to do to do this stupid registration

    Just another thought... one of the reasons that we went through this process is we are in the public eye and any flight we do will be open to scrutiny. As you well know, the public has free access to our Council and can make any claims the wish, true or not. i.e. "spying on us", "tracking...
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    What do I need to do to do this stupid registration

    If you are flying as a municipal government then you currently need to get a COA (Certificate of Authorization) from the FAA. The $5 registration is for hobby/personal use only. The way to get started is to go to: Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA) The information is all there. You...
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    What do I need to do to do this stupid registration

    I'm flying as a municipal government and I'm in the process of getting my COA (certificate of authorization) from the FAA. I've already received my 'N' number for my Phantom 3 Pro and I'm awaiting the final documents. I shutter to think of what the legal fees have been/will be to finish the...
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    Flight Operations Manual

    We are starting up inspection services for Public Works here at the City of Woodland, CA. We are almost through the COA process with the FAA (the final letter has been sent) and we're close to being able to begin operations. As a municipality, we must follow the rules and in order to make that...