Recent content by TAZ

This whole thing seems to be a great example of completely irresponsible reporting and repeating....and the sort of effect that such a thing and debate can generate even within a forum filled with people that should know better. In the news video, the drone was reported as flying between the...

Congested Area by CAA defined: Operating in a Congested Area | Air Operations | Operations and Safety "The Air Navigation Order defines a congested area as being ‘any area of a city, town or settlement which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes’"

In reading the law, it appears so (not a lawyer), PROVIDED it's not a congested area (ie you're fling in a relatively wide open space and not an urban area). You'll have to research what "congested" means exactly. You need to be at least 150m away from, and not over any congested area...

Think you're conflating terms, it's 150m not ft, over or within "congested" areas (so not over at all at any height...and at least 150m away from)....and 50m within any structure (no "over" restriction...so appears 50m above would be OK), provided it's not a congested area. Exact terms are...

True...and not P3 specific, should probably be in News, and duplicate post of same links [emoji33]: AMA Email: AMA’s Response to the FAA’s Drone Sighting Report | DJI Phantom Forum

You've made it clear you have something against the AMA. Their reach is beyond their airfields. You're under no obligation to fly within their safety recommendations, or to pay them any mind whatsoever. Others can read it and research and make their own opinion. If you'd like to introduce a...

Further to the point of AMA advocacy, here is a communication I received today via email: AMA Email: AMA’s Response to the FAA’s Drone Sighting Report | DJI Phantom Forum Fairly pleased with both their communication, and getting their opinion in front of a couple of media outlets. It's fairly...

Just received this in my mailbox: Dear Members, As many of you are aware, there has been a marked increase in sensational media reports of drones allegedly flying too close to manned aircraft. The alarm this has caused was compounded by the FAA’s August 12 press release, “Pilot Reports of...

Yes, that value is entered/displayed in meters regardless.

It'd be great if they allowed a similarly easy way for non-residents to voice their concern. Their form automates a message that says "As a resident of California"...with no option to edit. I'd like to say, "As a frequent tourist as well as business traveler to California, as well as one that...

You're a cynic. Thing is I'm not a spokesman for the AMA...you stated you had to fly at an event or field, which isn't correct. Just pointing that out. Many people don't have homeowners or rental insurance...or have limited coverage, or have exclusions that does not cover aircraft. For...

Very true, and thanks for reminding me to not upgrade for a bit. Although iOS9 does include screen recording APIs, so it shouldn't be too long before there are apps released that support this. Perhaps even DJI Go will implement such a thing.

Shou, and it's free. You can download the recorder at http://shou.tv/i. This is the only one I know of that doesn't require you jailbreak your device.

Changed the title to say "a" memorial. No...wouldn't be flying over THE memorial. It's about 30' tall. Made of steel and acrylic. They weigh about 1200lbs apiece and are anchored in 22,000lb concrete bases.

Was able to utilize POI as the theme of this video intermixed with Course Lock, and Waypoints with my P3P in a local residents personal 9/11 memorial he erected in his front yard. I just dropped by thinking perhaps he may have some sensitivity in allowing an "aircraft" to fly over his Twin...