(Source: http://gigaom.com) There is a zen moment when you are flying a drone in the first-person perspective when the ground drops away and the camera stabilizes. There is a horizon in every direction, and the only question left is, “Which way do you want to fly?” “It’s the ability to be in the pilot’s seat without the danger of actually being in the pilot’s seat,” … [Read more...] about Racing Drones With UAV Advocate Raphael Pirker
Raphael Pirker
Drone Pilot Who Ruined the FAA’s 2014 Has Settled His Case
(Source: motherboard.vice.com) For a good few months last year, commercial drones were completely legal and entirely unregulated, thanks in no small part to the persistent legal battle fought by a Swiss guy and his lawyer. Today, that legal battle is over—the Federal Aviation Administration and Raphael Pirker have decided to settle, scoring the agency what has probably … [Read more...] about Drone Pilot Who Ruined the FAA’s 2014 Has Settled His Case
Dronethusiast Interviews Raphael “Trappy” Pirker
(Source: dronethusiast.com) A somewhat unexpected NTSB appeals board ruling was announced last week, not long after an FAA official commented that ruling on drone flights should be expected by the end of the year. Today, further speculation emerged in a post by Marketwatch citing a Wall Street Journal article that expects that the “looming rule proposal would restrict … [Read more...] about Dronethusiast Interviews Raphael “Trappy” Pirker
Government Inaction in Action- FAA Gains Ability to Ground Drones
Plenty of buzz has been building around the projected numbers of drones that will be flying off store shelves this holiday season. As if on cue, the feds have kicked the metaphorical door down in an attempt to make you think twice before you launch your drone. On Tuesday morning, the National Transportation Safety Board announced its opinion and order in the infamous Raphael … [Read more...] about Government Inaction in Action- FAA Gains Ability to Ground Drones
NTSB Finds FAA Regulations Enforceable Against Drone And Model Aircraft Operators
(Source: Forbes) In a blow to drone operators, today the National Transportation Safety Board announced its opinion and order in the Pirker case finding FAA regulations apply to drones and other model aircraft and further declaring that the FAA may pursue enforcement actions against drone operators for reckless operation. The case made its way to the NTSB after an … [Read more...] about NTSB Finds FAA Regulations Enforceable Against Drone And Model Aircraft Operators
