Legal Issues

Mason · Jul 7, 2015

Hello, this is my first post so I do apologize if it is in the wrong area. I have wanted a drone for the longest time now, now I have figured out a way to pay for it and justify purchasing one. Real Estate Photography! The only thing holding me back is the FAA. I know that I have to register the aircraft and file for an exemption, but I have no idea and no legal background to draft up an exemption. Has anyone on here done it, or are familiar with it? I would greatly appreciate any input you may have for me.

EA Hendrix · Jul 7, 2015

You would have to register and file for an Section 333 exemption, and be a register pilot. For now, this will not always be the case.

Mason · Jul 7, 2015

EA Hendrix said:
You would have to register and file for an Section 333 exemption, and be a register pilot. For now, this will not always be the case.

AND you have to be a registered pilot? You say this will not always be the case, what is the time frame on that do you think?

EA Hendrix · Jul 7, 2015

Mason said:
AND you have to be a registered pilot? You say this will not always be the case, what is the time frame on that do you think?

A year to a year and a half.

Mason · Jul 7, 2015

EA Hendrix said:
A year to a year and a half.

Cue the eye roll... Leave it up to the government to do that... Haha, then I guess I will have to wait because I can't justify buying one just to play with for a year. We were joking and saying well I could say these are for free but charge a lot more for just a DSLR walk around package. Don't thing that will fly (No Pun Intended).

Rich · Jul 22, 2015

Since this is sort of a 'legal issues' thread, I thought I'd post this here:

http://dronelawjournal.com/

Some interesting reading.

Drone-Survey-Photography · Jul 30, 2015

I have applied for the Section 333 exemption and also want to start a business. The new regulation will take a while, currently next summer is the newest estimate but that will most likely be delayed. There is a bill in the legislature that will implement many of the part of the regulation as a stopgap. The requirement for a pilots license will go away but there will be training and reporting requirements.

My suggestion (and my plan)
File for the exemption ( I have a templet that should work that I can post or send)
Build your experience and qualifications by doing some free photography waiting for the new regs.
See if you can find a local pilot to work with you
Comply when the new regs are in place.

I realize that a lot of people are not technically legal in the eyes of FAA, that is up to you. But as a long term business you will need insurance and will need to comply, I believe it is good to start now with the Section 333 exemption, rather than wait for 100,000 other to apply (currently about 3240, last count).

Wacky roger · Jul 30, 2015

Drone-Survey-Photography said:
I have applied for the Section 333 exemption and also want to start a business. The new regulation will take a while, currently next summer is the newest estimate but that will most likely be delayed. There is a bill in the legislature that will implement many of the part of the regulation as a stopgap. The requirement for a pilots license will go away but there will be training and reporting requirements.

My suggestion (and my plan)
File for the exemption ( I have a templet that should work that I can post or send)
Build your experience and qualifications by doing some free photography waiting for the new regs.
See if you can find a local pilot to work with you
Comply when the new regs are in place.

I realize that a lot of people are not technically legal in the eyes of FAA, that is up to you. But as a long term business you will need insurance and will need to comply, I believe it is good to start now with the Section 333 exemption, rather than wait for 100,000 other to apply (currently about 3240, last count).

PLEASE send me your template.

[email protected]

Thank you.

DodgeP · Jul 31, 2015

Drone-Survey-Photography said:
I have applied for the Section 333 exemption and also want to start a business. The new regulation will take a while, currently next summer is the newest estimate but that will most likely be delayed. There is a bill in the legislature that will implement many of the part of the regulation as a stopgap. The requirement for a pilots license will go away but there will be training and reporting requirements.

My suggestion (and my plan)
File for the exemption ( I have a templet that should work that I can post or send)
Build your experience and qualifications by doing some free photography waiting for the new regs.
See if you can find a local pilot to work with you
Comply when the new regs are in place.

I realize that a lot of people are not technically legal in the eyes of FAA, that is up to you. But as a long term business you will need insurance and will need to comply, I believe it is good to start now with the Section 333 exemption, rather than wait for 100,000 other to apply (currently about 3240, last count).

Please send me your template as well. [email protected]

Drone-Survey-Photography · Aug 3, 2015

Both sent, let me know if you have questions, dont be shy about adding drones to get exemption I left on off and now need to file a modiifcation, duh

Mklepack · Aug 5, 2015

Please send me your template to [email protected]. Thank you for your help.

Wacky roger · Aug 5, 2015

Drone-Survey-Photography said:
I have applied for the Section 333 exemption and also want to start a business. The new regulation will take a while, currently next summer is the newest estimate but that will most likely be delayed. There is a bill in the legislature that will implement many of the part of the regulation as a stopgap. The requirement for a pilots license will go away but there will be training and reporting requirements.

My suggestion (and my plan)
File for the exemption ( I have a templet that should work that I can post or send)
Build your experience and qualifications by doing some free photography waiting for the new regs.
See if you can find a local pilot to work with you
Comply when the new regs are in place.

I realize that a lot of people are not technically legal in the eyes of FAA, that is up to you. But as a long term business you will need insurance and will need to comply, I believe it is good to start now with the Section 333 exemption, rather than wait for 100,000 other to apply (currently about 3240, last count).

Please send the template to: [email protected]

Drone-Survey-Photography · Aug 5, 2015

All have been sent through today even email requests, it you did not receive check spam if needed contact me again.

MIA · Aug 5, 2015

Wacky roger said:
Please send the template to: [email protected]

I would like a copy of the template also
[email protected]

Thanks

Drone-Survey-Photography · Aug 5, 2015

rakunSA · Aug 5, 2015

Can you send me a template as well? [email protected]

David Baldovin · Aug 6, 2015

Drone-Survey-Photography said:
I have applied for the Section 333 exemption and also want to start a business. The new regulation will take a while, currently next summer is the newest estimate but that will most likely be delayed. There is a bill in the legislature that will implement many of the part of the regulation as a stopgap. The requirement for a pilots license will go away but there will be training and reporting requirements.

My suggestion (and my plan)
File for the exemption ( I have a templet that should work that I can post or send)
Build your experience and qualifications by doing some free photography waiting for the new regs.
See if you can find a local pilot to work with you
Comply when the new regs are in place.

I realize that a lot of people are not technically legal in the eyes of FAA, that is up to you. But as a long term business you will need insurance and will need to comply, I believe it is good to start now with the Section 333 exemption, rather than wait for 100,000 other to apply (currently about 3240, last count).

Hello, I am also interested and would appreciate it if you sent me your template.

Thanks,
David

Han Solo · Aug 6, 2015

Your input is most appreciaated.

It sounds like you suggest telling the FAA multiple models of drones, whether I currently own them yet or not. Is that correct?

Would you also send me the template?
Thanks in advance.

Drone-Survey-Photography · Aug 6, 2015

There is no penalty for addition of drone, might as well cover what you may do in the future

David and Hans did you send me an email, I have received many requests, send an email to me and I can send the file if you have not.
[email protected]