"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
01/31/2014 at 09:40 • Filed to: None
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"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
01/31/2014 at 09:40 • Filed to: None | 0
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"Lakemaid Beer president Jack Supple knew it was illegal to use drones for commercial sales. But he thought he could get around the FAA law, and get some free publicity, if his company just airlifted beer and didn't charge for it.
Wrong.....
....The FAA "said I would be in violation of some code, I can't remember what the number was," Supple told The News. "They sent me 74 pages all about the code."
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I know a lot of you are in the aviation industry, and thus know far more about this sort of thing than me, but this seems all kind of goofy. I mean, what's the difference between a drone and a remote controlled helicopter aside from the range of the damn thing?? Also...if you were a drone, what could you possibly collide with on a lake?
In a sort unrelated but kind of related note, in my opinion the USA really needs to simplify their legal system. They have too many laws an regulations. Even tax lawyers can't keep track of them.
Chris Clarke
> thebigbossyboss
01/31/2014 at 09:51 |
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"Drone" is a misnomer. The correct term in Unmanned Aircraft Systems, but basically a UAS is the same as a remote controlled helicopter, the discrepancy comes with the intent of use. The FAA has set up guidelines for recreation use of model aircraft but it excludes individuals or companies flying model aircraft for business purposes.
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thebigbossyboss
> Chris Clarke
01/31/2014 at 09:59 |
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Oh ok! Well the more you know.....
I guess the FAA just wants to limit the number of remote control helicopters buzzing around. At least, it would seem like it to me based on that regulation. What do you think?
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Chris Clarke
> thebigbossyboss
01/31/2014 at 10:06 |
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I think its about the money. They want every commercial operator to go through approval so they can collect the appropriate fees and taxes. They usually spin the argument with "safety". Everyone wants to be safe, so they pay up.
Takuro Spirit
> thebigbossyboss
01/31/2014 at 10:33 |
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Hey, we get thirsty up here, even when ICE fishing.
TwoFortified
> thebigbossyboss
01/31/2014 at 19:23 |
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AFAIK, companies aren't legally allowed to give beer away for free under any circumstance in the USA anyway.
The bar I used to frequent would do a Buy 10, get the 11th one for a penny (because that is legal). Close enough for us, but, ironically, guarantees this sort of thing as some sort of violation...
...which is lame. I want beer-delivering drones! Thanks Obama!