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New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

handygal2 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:41:15 GMT

It was announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration will require that all recreational drones between one half pound and fifty-five pounds be registered with that agency. I imagine that this will lower the sales of these devices, and that many people who bought them to give as Christmas gifts will want to return them before the holiday. Also, l don't see how this massive registration process can even be enforced. Check out this link from the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/15/technology/drone-registration-rules-are-announced-by-faa.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

millieshops — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:48:02 GMT

@handygal2I also have no idea how they can monitor these things, but it's also sad that those who have enough money to buy such an expensive toy can't buy enough common sense and concern for the rest of us to stay away from airports and other major facilities without having government involved.

People who want small government need to learn to govern themselves. I think even a $1000 fine for playing with one of these near an airport isn't enough.

I wish I thought all the violaters were young kids whose brains aren't fully developed, but I suspect plenty of them were purchased by people who should have fully developed brains, but who just don't think they need to care about the rest of us - and I bet these are not refugees for the most part, but they are dangerous just the same. What happens when plane with hundreds of passengers goes down because of these idiots?

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Pqfan — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:50:13 GMT

I am so old fashioned I hate drones and those boards (sorry I don't know the name) that are catching on fire.

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missy1 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:03:44 GMT

They will find a way to make them under the weight limit. $$ are being lost with all these rules. I bet you will have to pay a yearly registration and insurance fee just like cars.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

millieshops — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:03:59 GMT

@PqfanI don't think you're old-fashioned at all. Too many drone owners are irreponsible - 0ver 1000 pilots per month have reported them in airport space.

The problem with drones is the thoughtless users, not the machines themselves.

The mobile devices are another story - they're dangerous to the users and to those around the users if they're being used where the possible fires can spread beyond the space around them. Sounds as if there's no reason for them to be marketed at all.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

handygal2 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:11:39 GMT

How ironic that the two most popular Christmas gifts this year-- drones and hoverboards-- are also the most dangerous and controversial ones.

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SharkE — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:17:51 GMT

Can U imagine if somebody using one of them bought down a plane and it turned out to have their own relatives in it ? Murder........

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faeriemoon — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:55:22 GMT

I think this whole drone craze is pretty stupid. I don't understand the desire to have one, and I don't understand why all of a sudden people who were never interested in flying those remote controlled airplanes and helicopters are so obsessed with getting a drone.

And why do they call those segue-without-a-handle things "hover boards?'' They don't hover, they roll. Another dumb gift.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

Allegheny — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:06:32 GMT

I am not sure how I feel yet on drones with cameras for recreational use. I may be OK if they could only attain a limited altitude and nix the camera. People have flown model airplanes for years.

The registration is only $5. But as anything else, a lot of folks aren't going to register them and the only way someone will get caught is if they violate the FAA rules, and in turn get caught, which probably won't occur. So it is an effort in futality. The way to handle it is registration prior to purchase.

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ROMARY — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:14:27 GMT

Forgive me for saying this, but they should have thought about this and passed this ruling a couple of months ago or so. Well, better a bit late than never. Thank you, FAA. So far, all planes have been safe. I can't imagine walking around, and having thousands of drones flying around all over the place. Whether delivering packages or just for 'fooling around' for fun. Just seems rather chaotic and nerve-wracking (to me, anyway).

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

GCR18 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:16:05 GMT

It's going to be really hard to enforce, but plane safety needs to be number one.

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hckynutjohn — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 07:20:04 GMT

Once again there are some that ruin things for many. Drones come in all price ranges, so are not "expensive toys", like someone mentioned in their post.

I bought 1 a few months ago and it cost me less than $60, and it came with a built-in video camera and a 4g micro/SD Card. Took me days and lots of battery charging before I felt like I could keep it where I wanted it in our yard.

This fairly cheap "electronic toy" is fun to fly, indoors or outdoors. My cats are fun to watch as they can't quite figure it out just yet. They say mine will go as high as 400', but I have trouble seeing it at 30'.

Just like something else I own, being a responsible drone owner is the key. It is not the inanimate object that creates the problem. That would fall on the human operating the device.

hckynut(john)

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

Desertdi — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:33:19 GMT

What are "they" going to do with the $5 charge?

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debic — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:39:12 GMT

They're really no different than the remote control cars of the 80's. Boys and their toys. I ordered one for my husband. He'll have to practice inside as there's a foot of snow outside.

As with everything that has potential to be dangerous common sense isn't required.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

AngusandBuddhasMom — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:47:35 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@handygal2I also have no idea how they can monitor these things, but it's also sad that those who have enough money to buy such an expensive toy can't buy enough common sense and concern for the rest of us to stay away from airports and other major facilities without having government involved.

People who want small government need to learn to govern themselves. I think even a $1000 fine for playing with one of these near an airport isn't enough.

I wish I thought all the violaters were young kids whose brains aren't fully developed, but I suspect plenty of them were purchased by people who should have fully developed brains, but who just don't think they need to care about the rest of us - and I bet these are not refugees for the most part, but they are dangerous just the same. What happens when plane with hundreds of passengers goes down because of these idiots?

So you think that only people who want small gov't buy these? What a stereotypical statement from you. And if a refugee had a drone (which if they were a true refugee would make no sense. But again you are stereotyping to fit your agenda and narrative) then I am sure our crack Gov't would overlook it or not bother questioning them. So don't worry.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

esmeraldagooch — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:12:32 GMT

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@millieshops wrote:
@handygal2I also have no idea how they can monitor these things, but it's also sad that those who have enough money to buy such an expensive toy can't buy enough common sense and concern for the rest of us to stay away from airports and other major facilities without having government involved.

People who want small government need to learn to govern themselves. I think even a $1000 fine for playing with one of these near an airport isn't enough.

I wish I thought all the violaters were young kids whose brains aren't fully developed, but I suspect plenty of them were purchased by people who should have fully developed brains, but who just don't think they need to care about the rest of us - and I bet these are not refugees for the most part, but they are dangerous just the same. What happens when plane with hundreds of passengers goes down because of these idiots?
So you think that only people who want small gov't buy these? What a stereotypical statement from you. And if a refugee had a drone (which if they were a true refugee would make no sense. But again you are stereotyping to fit your agenda and narrative) then I am sure our crack Gov't would overlook it or not bother questioning them. So don't worry.

And if it's anything like those who use guns they obtained illegally to commit crimes, these folks who use drones, carrying bombs perhaps, won't register them and pay the "5 dollars" either.

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elated — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:25:37 GMT

I bought one from QVC for my grandson for Christmas. I did not think anything about him being irresponsible. I thought it would be a fun toy to keep him busy and active. You can use any device to hurt someone if you want. It is the person not the device. We have some people in our society that are out to hurt as many people as they can without feeling the consequences. I hope this does not ruin Christmas for the children.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

Laura14 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:26:43 GMT

I think we are majorly overreacting. If they want to enforce the $5 registration then the stores will do it when you buy them and tack it on same as they do when they collect sales tax and remit it back to the government.

It's my guess it is a step towards possibly reigning in or hopefully deterring the rogue fliers who ruin it for everyone else.

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

NAES1 — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:37:23 GMT

@ GCR18 wrote:

It's going to be really hard to enforce, but plane safety needs to be number one.

@GCR18 YES YES and Y E S...."A very needed reason TO ENFORCE! Just outlaw these novelty BIG MEN's T O Y S!!!!

NAES

Re: New FAA Ruling Re. Drones

AngusandBuddhasMom — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:15:49 GMT

@NAES1 wrote:
@ GCR18 wrote:
It's going to be really hard to enforce, but plane safety needs to be number one.
@GCR18 YES YES and Y E S...."A very needed reason TO ENFORCE! Just outlaw these novelty BIG MEN's T O Y S!!!!

NAES

That is ridiculous. My company uses these for inspections on sites that are either too dangerous or physically impossible to inspect. These should not be used by civilians. But outlaw really?