Recent content by DrJoe

As a new 333 holder and long time private pilot, I am coming to grips with the 500 foot rule. Does,this means commercial filming of a cruise ship approaching port is illegal if closer than 500 feet? How about shooting a small town parade for local media? Or filming a wedding with caterers...

I'm not a believer in government making things better. There has been a pretty poor track record of that. Regardless of your stance on the issue, or what you choose to call a Spreading Wings, Inspire, Phantom, etc., the FAA considers them a UAS. In the case of Phantoms, perhaps sUAS. I...

ANY update on the process yet?

So is there now a process for those of us with an FAA 333 exemption to request unlock code to turn off the no-fly zone? A special number or website? Am I better of just trying to contact a CSR at DJI? Any insight to streamline the process would be appreciated.