First Commercial Drone aproved by faa

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[Wiscampsin]

I wonder if the FAA will allow drones to deliver beer to Goshen????

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Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

I wonder if the FAA will allow drones to deliver beer to Goshen????

One could only hope!

[Wiscampsin]

It would probably reduce traffic in town by 50% or so.

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Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

It would probably reduce traffic in town by 50% or so.

I wonder if they could just parachute it in?

[DDC]

I was just reading about pizza being delivered by drones in Russia.

I do like the idea of beer delivery at Goshen, as long as it gets delivered who cares how it gets to me.

[B47]

Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

It would probably reduce traffic in town by 50% or so.

It might in town,but not in the air. That's what the FAA is concerned about.

[F and E Damp]

I don't know if the term "drone" refers to a completely autonomous air vehicle, controlled by an on-board computer, or to a radio-controlled model airplane/helicopter. I wish the media would explain the difference in their reports.

I would be very concerned about the former, particularly at low altitudes in the vicinity of airports. I dread to see the first fiery crash of a large commercial jet after colliding with a "drone".

If "drone" means the latter, it might be OK if they stay away from airports' approach and departure areas, which Federal regulations require. Hell, you can't even fly a kite close to an airport ILS approach without the Feds getting on your case.

[Weezer]

It's all fun and games until......

Seattle Woman Sees Drone Peeping Into Her Apartment Window « CBS Seattle

I'm bettin' this drone owner won't get his FAA approval. /snark


And F and E Damp:

Close encounters with small drones on rise | The Washington Post

[keith_h]

The one that I am aware of is a remotely piloted aircraft and does not support autonomous flight. There are also some restrictions such as they have to keep the aircraft in sight at all times. It is also only approved for BP to use in monitoring its pipe lines, roads ,etc in Alaska.

[Weezer]

Originally Posted by keith_h

The one that I am aware of is a remotely piloted aircraft and does not support autonomous flight. There are also some restrictions such as they have to keep the aircraft in sight at all times. It is also only approved for BP to use in monitoring its pipe lines, roads ,etc in Alaska.

YEP, the BP approval is the one in the news. BP cites "less expensive" to monitor their pipe lines and "easier access" to certain areas.

Got no problem with that. Most likely totally remote areas. No privacy concerns.

Now that peeping tom drone is a whole 'nother story.

[Weezer]

Yep, the BP approval is the one in the news lately.

BP cites "less expensive monitoring" and "easier access" to certain areas. Got no problem with that; remote areas, less likelihood of privacy concerns.

That peeping tom drone is a whole 'nother story. He should be arrested and his drone confiscated and/or destroyed.

[B47]

Originally Posted by F and E Damp

I don't know if the term "drone" refers to a completely autonomous air vehicle, controlled by an on-board computer, or to a radio-controlled model airplane/helicopter. I wish the media would explain the difference in their reports.

I would be very concerned about the former, particularly at low altitudes in the vicinity of airports. I dread to see the first fiery crash of a large commercial jet after colliding with a "drone".

If "drone" means the latter, it might be OK if they stay away from airports' approach and departure areas, which Federal regulations require. Hell, you can't even fly a kite close to an airport ILS approach without the Feds getting on your case.

As you know,if the FAA is getting ready to publish a rule regarding drones and their operation,the rule will have to published in the Federal Register for public comment before it can be finalized as a 14 CFR rule. The definition of a drone should (must?) be shown in the rule,just as the definition of an Ultra Light Vehicle is.

I just checked and 14 CFR 1 (Abbreviations) does not contain "drone" at the present time.

[keith_h]

From what I have read the term "Unmanned Aircraft" or "Unmanned Aircraft System" is what they use to cover drones. According the their FAQ it covers all of the previously/currently used terms for the various types of unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. I don't expect you will ever see a definition of drone since it is too generic.

While I don't do RC flying I am curious to see how they handle the rules since there is not a whole lot of difference between RC hobbyist aircraft and the commercial remote operated aircraft.