Recent content by PaulDM

The rest area may be considered a state park. Flying of an UAV is restricted in Pennsylvania in state parks. There are several where it is allowed but in restricted areas only. If it is considered a federal park there are definitely restrictions on that. I live just a short drive of there and...

It is not allowed to take off or land in any state park in the state of New York. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

You can get a Garmin Glo or similar device to pair with an iPod mini for GPS capability. You will then not have to get an iPod with cellular capability and save quite a bit of money. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

There is another thread on here somewhere where someone called the FAA and asked about height limits for the hobby flyer. They also state the the FAA representative told them that the 400 feet is only a guideline and not the law. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

It is sad that people steal in this manner. Had a friend changing the oil in his car. When he started adding the new oil he discovered it was used oil. Someone put their old oil back into the container and returned it. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

If you fly watch the luggage handlers with your property. It will make you carry anything of value in your carry on bag. Sent from my iPad using PhantomPilots

I am very new to drone flying and do believe that this person made a foolish decision. The wife and I like to spend time camping in state parks so I enquired about the legalities in doing so. It is illegal to take off and land (unless landing is necessary or or accidental) in most state parks...