Drone rules need to be tighter: CA senator

“We are expecting over the Christmas holidays that as many as 400,000 were sold”, Lance Lunsford, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration in Texas told News Radio 1200 WOAI.

As the skies become increasingly crowded with drones, some weighing up to 55 pounds, the potential for accidents and injuries also increases. Updated figures were not available. The online registration fee is $5.00 and the registration will be valid for three years.

Under the FAA’s new rule, people who own a small aircraft more than.

After registration, the FAA will email a certificate containing the holder’s name, registration number, and dates of issuance and expiration.

Flying a drone under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. The regulations are passed in such a manner that it dictates the areas where it should fly in addition to restricting the use of drones to snoop on neighbors.

“It’s a game changer for us”, says Chris Sanchez, who uses drones to capture images all over the world with his production company, Clear Vision Media.

So before you take your new drone to capture the wonders of the world or veer into your neighbors tree, do not forget to register. Because we don’t want 50 Silicon Valleys; we want 50 different variations of Silicon Valley, all unique from each other and all focusing on different domains. As many as 36 total clubs have been affected by the FAA’s rules, and some of the flying sites are wide open fields located outside DC in nearby Maryland and Virginia.

Drones are defined as remotely piloted aircraft systems and are also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Over the past year or so, HealthNet helicopters have had several close calls with unmanned drones, he said. However, if it weighs more than 55 pounds, you must register using the paper form.

Record numbers of Drones are hovering off the shelves into local airspace. Drones are often equipped with on-board cameras and other data-collection capabilities. Plus, the federal registry seems redundant, as the Academy of Model Aeronautics already has its own registration system that holds members accountable, the group says. However, you’ll have to mail your registration to the FAA if your drone meets certain criteria.

“Federal rules prohibit any aircraft from operating in the Flight Restricted Zone around our nation’s capital without specific approval, which includes all unmanned aircraft”.

Apparently they’re contacting hobbyists, and hobby flying groups to have them help put up fliers in areas where people have traditionally gathered to fly their drones.