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Free Drone Reg Ends Jan 20

ercoerco Posts: 20,256
edited 2016-04-27 16:09 in General Discussion
Hurry, hurry save $5! :)https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/ Required for drones over 8 oz, less than 55 lb.

They charge your CC $5 then refund it later. That way they have your CC# to bill damages directly!

Register before midnight EST, January 20th, 2016 and your $5 registration fee will be refunded!

Before midnight. Not sure if that means 11:59 pm on the 19th or 20th. Senator, I was told there would be no math...

Comments

  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2016-01-16 05:02
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  • I have still not seen clarification that control-line aircraft are excluded, so as far as I can tell if you swing anything on a string that weighs over 250g (.55lb) you may be in violation.

    C.W.

  • ctwardell wrote: »
    I have still not seen clarification that control-line aircraft are excluded, so as far as I can tell if you swing anything on a string that weighs over 250g (.55lb) you may be in violation.

    C.W.

    wow. Just think about it. Following that line of thought, why just strings?

    Do we now have to register golf clubs? How about handbags? One of my ex-wife's was pretty violent sometimes with her handbags. And they for sure where more then 250g.

    How about cowboys roping cows. Them ropes are usually quite stiff and heavy. A friend of mine can handle them ropes very well. And even if you know that he is out there on the parking lot, you can not outrun the rope. It flies quite fast and far.

    Enjoy!

    Mike




  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2016-01-17 07:10
    msrobots wrote: »
    ctwardell wrote: »
    I have still not seen clarification that control-line aircraft are excluded, so as far as I can tell if you swing anything on a string that weighs over 250g (.55lb) you may be in violation.

    C.W.

    wow. Just think about it. Following that line of thought, why just strings?

    Do we now have to register golf clubs? How about handbags? One of my ex-wife's was pretty violent sometimes with her handbags. And they for sure where more then 250g.

    How about cowboys roping cows. Them ropes are usually quite stiff and heavy. A friend of mine can handle them ropes very well. And even if you know that he is out there on the parking lot, you can not outrun the rope. It flies quite fast and far.

    From the FAA:

    Q16. Do I have to register a paper airplane, or a toy balloon or Frisbee?
    A. No. Even if these things could be considered "drones" or "unmanned aircraft" and met the minimum weight threshold of 250 gm/0.55 lb., the registration rules also require that they be a part of an "unmanned aircraft system." An "unmanned aircraft system" includes the communication links and components that control the small unmanned aircraft along with all of the other elements needed to safely operate the drone. Paper airplanes, toy balloons, Frisbees, and similar items are not connected to such control system.

    So handbags, golf balls and ropes would not meet their definition of "system". A control line aircraft on the other hand...
  • I went ahead and registered as a CYA move more than anything. The last thing I need is the FAA taking an action against my private license because I fly a drone or C/L aircraft without this new UAS certificate.

    C.W.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    W9GFO wrote: »
    So handbags, golf balls and ropes would not meet their definition of "system". A control line aircraft on the other hand...

    Nice to hear from you again Rich! You and your expertise have been missed.

  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    And now the free ride is over. We have to pay.
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