FAA can't require drones to be registered?

[Matthew]

Because they are "model aircraft".

I think this ruling stops FAA from requiring the $5 registration on drones. But I'm not a lawyer.

Just came down from the US Court of Appeals:

https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/inter...20585258125004FBC13/$file/15-1495-1675918.pdf


CNN says it doesn't apply to "commercial drones".

http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/19/technology/drone-registration-faa/

 

[Dana]

This is good news for R/C hobbyists, who have never been a problem. What's interesting is that the "model aircraft" definition mentions "line of sight", meaning that the FAA does have the authority to regulate FPV drones (with cameras) that can be flown beyond line of sight, and that's good news for full scale airplane pilots.

 

[PPC1052]

CNN says it doesn't apply to "commercial drones".

Based on my review, I would agree.

 

[Shepherd]

sigh.... It took me the better part of two months to get my FAA number on all my RC planes.
Are they going to refund my $5.00?

 

[Tarheelpilot]

sigh.... It took me the better part of two months to get my FAA number on all my RC planes.
Are they going to refund my $5.00?

That's not how governments work. You know that Shepard.

 

[vkhosid]

sigh.... It took me the better part of two months to get my FAA number on all my RC planes.
Are they going to refund my $5.00?

Send then an invoice...plus lost interest...

 

[Rebel Lord]

Because they are "model aircraft".

I think this ruling stops FAA from requiring the $5 registration on drones. But I'm not a lawyer.

Just came down from the US Court of Appeals:

https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/inter...20585258125004FBC13/$file/15-1495-1675918.pdf

bureaucrats
CNN says it doesn't apply to "commercial drones".

http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/19/technology/drone-registration-faa/

Always a good day when jackbooted bureaucrats on a power trip get rekt.

 

[Norman]

sigh.... It took me the better part of two months to get my FAA number on all my RC planes.
Are they going to refund my $5.00?

They will, but only if you pay a $10.00 processing fee.

 

[Matthew]

Are they going to refund my $5.00?

For $2 they will fax it to you.

 

[Brad Z]

sigh.... It took me the better part of two months to get my FAA number on all my RC planes.
Are they going to refund my $5.00?

Probably so...eventually. Knowing they would probably get sued and loose, the registration money has been set aside.

 

[Shepherd]

So, I have to start a "Go Fund Me" page to raise the funds to get my $5.00 back?

 

[Half Fast]

So, I have to start a "Go Fund Me" page to raise the funds to get my $5.00 back?

Of course not. Just send a tweet to the President.

 

[MauleSkinner]

Just send a tweet to the President.

That just sounds so....wrong!

 

[TRocket]

Because they are "model aircraft".

I think this ruling stops FAA from requiring the $5 registration on drones. But I'm not a lawyer.

Just came down from the US Court of Appeals:

https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/inter...20585258125004FBC13/$file/15-1495-1675918.pdf


CNN says it doesn't apply to "commercial drones".

http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/19/technology/drone-registration-faa/

I stopped reading right after "CNN says..." That is on par with, "According to the Lochness Monster..."

 

[Palmpilot]

I stopped reading right after "CNN says..." That is on par with, "According to the Lochness Monster..."

At least he didn't say "Fox News says," or "MSNBC says"!

 

[denverpilot]

Just FYI: Three threads going.
Pick one... hahaha... or all.

https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/com...s-drone-registration-for-personal-use.103436/
https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/faa-gets-hands-slapped.103444/
https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/community/threads/faa-cant-require-drones-to-be-registered.103426/

 

[Matthew]

But this was first!

 

[tawood]

Always a good day when jackbooted bureaucrats on a power trip get rekt.

Ok, here comes a "jackbooted" comment...exaggerate much?

I'm against more government in any form, but when people compare ANY regulation to Nazis, I don't think they realize what they are saying...

 

[Rebel Lord]

Ok, here comes a "jackbooted" comment...exaggerate much?

I'm against more government in any form, but when people compare ANY regulation to Nazis, I don't think they realize what they are saying...

I was being facetious

 

[EppyGA]

Finally a court interpreted the law instead of making law.

 

[Norman]

Finally a court interpreted the law instead of making law.

A true rarity in this day and age. Sad but true.