Recent content by jbcoons

Jre, Good points - I did not realize the difference between a law and a regulation. You say that violating a regulation is different that violating a law and that violating a regulation can result in a fine. That's also what I said. But my overriding point is that flying a drone commercially...

Points to consider for those (and that includes me!) who are intending to use drones for commercial purposes, i.e., to charge for aerial video/photos for weddings, real estate listings, etc. Make now mistake, right now the FAA has legal authority to fine anyone who uses a drone for commercial...

The Secret Service patrols the grounds constantly. An officer spots the crashed drone. He calls for support (bomb maybe?). It is quietly examined - remember it's 3AM. The discovery immediately goes up the food chain. At a high level the decision is made to make a public announcement. You...

If the Secret Service were flying it we would not have heard of it because they (the Secret Service) would have "kept it quiet" rather than communicating the security breach up the chain to the point where the President's Press Secretary makes a statement. In this case I am sure the Feds will...