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New law being passed that severely restricts drone hobbyists
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[quote:VigilantTexan:MV8zOTEwMzMwXzcwNTE2MTE0X0NCMjZCQjJG] [quote:Interferon:MV8zOTEwMzMwXzcwNTE1NjY0XzkzOUQ5NDgz] [quote:Homie B Honeydick:MV8zOTEwMzMwXzcwNTE1NjU0X0I4QjBDNzQw] Why would this be an issue? [/quote] Because this is how it starts. Require licensing for a 500 gram toy with wings. Then keep ratcheting up the restrictions until no one can participate. Same reason we are against licensing of firearms by the Feds. [/quote] Drones are not protected by the constitution so no, not the same. Its more in line with fcc rules and regs regarding ham radio. Do you really want a bunch of retarded drone pilots flying something with spinning hack saw blades near you? Do you want the sky packed full of drones when you walk around outside? [/quote]
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A bill close to passage in Congress would repeal the current exemption for hobbyists from regulations and for the first time require them to take a test before flying. It also says such operators must fly no higher than 400 feet and stay clear of traditional aircraft. They may have to eventually install radio identification signals on the devices.
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Maybe we could get some GLPers to contact Congress to vote against this bill.
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