Vintageav8r
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If you subscribe to the FAST Team's e-mail you already know about this; (copied a pasted from the FAA's e-mail)
FAA Sees Aircraft-Drone Close Calls Increase
In all of 2014, the FAA recorded a total of 238 reports of unmanned aircraft activity near aircraft. Through the beginning of August, 2015, that number stands at more than 650. This dramatic increase should be a concern for not only the FAA, but also pilots and drone operators. The FAA is working with manufacturers and UAS organizations on safety efforts like Know Before You Fly (http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ ) to educate unmanned aircraft users about where they can operate within the rules. The agency is also supporting the National Interagency Fire Centers If You Fly, We Cant efforts to help reduce interference with firefighting operations.
To view the FAAs recently released report on UAS encounters, go to www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=83544. Additional news and information about drone operations can be found at the FAAs UAS webpage: www.faa.gov/uas.
The FAA also asks that pilots or any concerned citizens report unauthorized drone operation to local law enforcement. The FAA wants to send a clear message that operating drones around airplanes and helicopters is dangerous and illegal. Unauthorized operators may be subject to stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time. {end quote}
I'm not apposed to model airplanes (I've still got a few). But having one in my cowling isn't a pleasant thought. Just something new to watch for. Yea, like I could see a tiny drone, I doubt if I could see a barn!
Happy Days,
E
FAA Sees Aircraft-Drone Close Calls Increase
In all of 2014, the FAA recorded a total of 238 reports of unmanned aircraft activity near aircraft. Through the beginning of August, 2015, that number stands at more than 650. This dramatic increase should be a concern for not only the FAA, but also pilots and drone operators. The FAA is working with manufacturers and UAS organizations on safety efforts like Know Before You Fly (http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ ) to educate unmanned aircraft users about where they can operate within the rules. The agency is also supporting the National Interagency Fire Centers If You Fly, We Cant efforts to help reduce interference with firefighting operations.
To view the FAAs recently released report on UAS encounters, go to www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=83544. Additional news and information about drone operations can be found at the FAAs UAS webpage: www.faa.gov/uas.
The FAA also asks that pilots or any concerned citizens report unauthorized drone operation to local law enforcement. The FAA wants to send a clear message that operating drones around airplanes and helicopters is dangerous and illegal. Unauthorized operators may be subject to stiff fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time. {end quote}
I'm not apposed to model airplanes (I've still got a few). But having one in my cowling isn't a pleasant thought. Just something new to watch for. Yea, like I could see a tiny drone, I doubt if I could see a barn!
Happy Days,
E
