Frustrated with the BAN on flying Drones in Las Vegas area ....
Dec 26, 2019 08:50:56 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Paint Russian or Chinese markings on it, just for the fun of it. 
Military has banned DJI Chinese drones from service men owning them.
Concern over software relaying information to unauthorized parties besides to the owner.
Dec 26, 2019 09:06:51 #
Capn_Dave wrote:
Only the FAA can restrict airspace. Cities that bad drone flying are doing it illegally. Just like cities that ban guns.
Good luck with that defense in court🤯
Dec 26, 2019 09:21:24 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Ask the local BLM office. They may have no restrictions or some guidelines to follow they they don’t intend to enforce or are even capable of enforcing.
Dec 26, 2019 09:29:29 #
Capn_Dave wrote:
Only the FAA can restrict airspace. Cities that bad drone flying are doing it illegally. Just like cities that ban guns.
The FAA restricts airspace.
Local laws accepted as valid by the FAA are applicable.
Some of them are:
Restrictions on where the drone can take off from and land including your hand if you are located in the restricted area.
You can be prosecuted for violations of local ordinances regarding drones that violate privacy, nuisance and other similar laws.
The FAA allows local laws to not be preempted by federal laws regarding banning voyeurism, use for hunting or harassing hunters or putting weapons on a drone.
So just because the airspace is FAA controlled does NOT give you carte blanche to fly wherever or whenever you want to just because the FAA "Regulates airspace".
Dec 26, 2019 09:41:46 #
Gasman57 wrote:
Not true. I was looking into buying a drone here i... (show quote)
Yes, this is the same issue I am confronted with too !!!!!! Here in the Las Vegas surrounding area is off limits to drone flying ....... So, why does anyone want to buy a drone ??????
Dec 26, 2019 09:49:20 #
billt1970 wrote:
As an experienced Drone pilot with an FAA Remote P... (show quote)
Thanks Bill Taylor for your information. I hope my BAN statement is overstated too. Unfortunately, I have been informed that flying over Valley of Fires is prohibited. There appears to be some conflicted info, out there.
Dec 26, 2019 09:54:13 #
RogerN wrote:
Thanks Bill Taylor for your information. I hope my BAN statement is overstated too. Unfortunately, I have been informed that flying over Valley of Fires is prohibited. There appears to be some conflicted info, out there.
It most likely is a nuisance, which it definitely is, to people trying to enjoy the area without mechanical devices buzzing around overhead by obnoxious narcissistic operators.
Dec 26, 2019 09:59:13 #
gvarner wrote:
Ask the local BLM office. They may have no restrictions or some guidelines to follow they they don’t intend to enforce or are even capable of enforcing.
Correct, that inquiry, I plan to do next week. The first, is the SE area of Frenchman Mountain.
Dec 26, 2019 10:00:53 #
Architect1776 wrote:
It most likely is a nuisance, which it definitely is, to people trying to enjoy the area without mechanical devices buzzing around overhead by obnoxious narcissistic operators.
Yes, the noise to wildlife and others ......
Dec 26, 2019 10:45:04 #
RogerN wrote:
Yes, the noise to wildlife and others ......
I guess the wildlife don’t mind helicopters?
Drones are regulated by the FAA... if a person was to shoot one down it’d be a federal offense.
I’m a photographer, police officer and have my part 107 remote pilot in command certificate (license to fly drones in layman terms).
The Feds grant rights and the states can’t restrict. States can grant further rights, but can not reduce the federal rights given.
Now, bans on federal land stand, as the feds regulates that.
Towns that ban guns or drones, those get over turned in Court (if the person can afford the defense).
Now what states can makes laws about is peeping Toms etc.
In PA for instance where I work, you can fly for commercial purposes but the state does regulate the harassing/ voyeurs etc.
Here is PA LAW, I suggest checking your state laws to see what it says
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=35&sctn=5&subsctn=0&mobile_choice=suppress
There are lots of FAA restrictions which prohibit flying over people etc which would preclude flying the strip in Vegas...
Dec 26, 2019 11:09:26 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Capn_Dave wrote:
Only the FAA can restrict airspace. Cities that bad drone flying are doing it illegally. Just like cities that ban guns.
What is your equation of airspace with guns? Not that I expect a sensible answer. You needn't bother with an argument.
Dec 26, 2019 11:13:41 #
If you’re serious about flying drones. You need to pass your FAA 107 remote pilot certification test. By studying for this test You will gain all the knowledge you need to know to fly safely and legally. Good luck and have fun.
Dec 26, 2019 11:25:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Paint Russian or Chinese markings on it, just for the fun of it.
That will assist you in flying over the military bases. LOL
Dec 26, 2019 11:32:01 #
nadelewitz wrote:
What is your equation of airspace with guns? Not that I expect a sensible answer. You needn't bother with an argument.
Guns are a sensitive topic to some, so maybe he should have said equated it to a town attempting to ban women from voting.... or reenact segregation.
I use my drone to shoot real estate properties, and I try to be very respectful of neighbors.
Some police department in Florida (I believe) used drone jamming tech at some concert thinking they would enhance public safety. The problem was that a film company applied for all the appropriate waivers to film said concert and couldn’t due to the jamming tech.
The police violated federal law and got told about it from the FAA.
Dec 26, 2019 12:00:31 #
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