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  1. IK04

    Flying a drone in South Tampa this weekend could cost you big bucks

    https://wflanews.iheart.com/featured/florida-news/content/2022-03-24-flying-a-drone-in-south-tampa-this-weekend-could-cost-you-big-bucks/ Does this warning of a $225,000 fine seem a little outrageous? I understand they want to keep the usual morons away from the zoomy Air Force jets, but where...
  2. overdrive148

    The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) - New FAA Drone Exam

    The FAA just released the TRUST a few hours ago (The Recreational UAS Safety Test). If you fly any drone recreationally, you should take this test and get this certificate - even if you have a Part 107. The test: Is 100% free Takes 30 minutes Cannot be failed Does not expire or require a...
  3. Pilot Steve

    Have You Had a Drone Accident?

    When I'm not enjoying the heck out of the advice and wisdom from this forum, I'm a public safety manned and unmanned pilot. Not that long ago I had a dire situation during a 2 AM flight looking for a missing autistic child with a drone that just autolanded. That drone issue led me to start...
  4. J

    For Sale Turbo Ace 10000 mAh 6S 22.2V 25C Lipo Battery, XT-90 Plug

    Used for large drones. Box of 8 batteries available. Batteries retail@over $300 each. This mAh is hard to find. $75.00 each or $500 for the lot. Batteries are rechargeable. Recharging unit not available, can be ordered online through Turbo Ace or similar vendor. I do not believe these were used...
  5. JonH

    What would you do if you saw this guy

    I saw his facebook profile, so I'm not at risk of being a keyboard warrior. Unless he was some kind of fighter, which I doubt. Anyway, if I saw him doing this I would land the drone, remove the memory card and then beat him with it. Stupidity at its finest.
  6. labbadabba

    Career Drone Pilot?

    So with the FAA today allowing for testing for commercial civilian drone operators is there much of a career path? Any ideas how might one pursue a career?
  7. denverpilot

    Drone "world record" 11,000'

    http://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/03/05/2326225/record-breaking-11000ft-flight-sparks-criticism-in-pilot-community Not in the U.S. - but enjoy whacking that thing at 11,000...
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