"Chris Clarke" (shiftsandgiggles)
08/21/2015 at 13:16 • Filed to: drone, uav, flight plan, planelopnik
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"Chris Clarke" (shiftsandgiggles)
08/21/2015 at 13:16 • Filed to: drone, uav, flight plan, planelopnik | 2
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With the proliferation of cheap and simple recreation unmanned aerial systems (drones), more and more operators are wandering into the flight path of real airplanes. Pilots reporting close encounters with !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and the FAA is getting worried, but now !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
Lockheed Martin, who is responsible for collecting flight plans and disseminating hazardous flight information to pilots, has now opened up reporting capabilities for drone operators. If you have an exemption to use your drone commercially, this is required. For recreational and hobbyists it is encouraged for you to file the time and location of your activity as a courtesy, especially if you think there is any chance you might encroach on an manned flight activity. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
Sam
> Chris Clarke
08/21/2015 at 13:26 |
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This is nice. I like how they’re trying to encourage proper use instead of just trying to ban them.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Chris Clarke
08/21/2015 at 13:38 |
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This is great news. I mean, people probably wont bother, but that they can is nice.
Jonathan Harper
> Chris Clarke
08/21/2015 at 14:11 |
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Very cool. I will try this out this weekend.
LordofLego
> Chris Clarke
08/23/2015 at 13:00 |
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I hope you can’t view other people’s flight plans without having a drone of your own. If just anyone can view them, the drone-shooters will be able to easily find a good spot to go hunting.