Model Airplanes

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. (KCRA) —

Drones are now banned from Sacramento County regional parks.

It’s an update to a 1971 ordinance that only mentioned “flying model airplanes.” Since they weren’t around during that time, the county wants to make it clear — drones are not allowed either.

The county said drones pose a safety threat since most parks are multi-use where people walk, fish and play. Officials also said drones would harass animals in their natural habitat.

“They’re much, much safer. They’re much easier to fly — and they’re much more capable than they’ve ever been before,” drone expert Thomas Bartlett said.

Bartlett is the CEO of Image in Flight, an aerial media company located in Rancho Cordova. He feels the ordinance makes it harder for people to enjoy the craft.

“I’m a little frustrated by the fact that it exists,” Bartlett said. “There needs to be a compromise. This ordinance just says, ‘No’ and most regulations regarding drones just say, ‘No.'”

The Federal Aviation Administration restricts drones during major sporting events, near wildfires or within 5 miles of an airport.

Sacramento resident Nick Mamola said he is annoyed at drones that fly close to him while he’s fishing and supports the ban.

“There’s many other places you can fly drones,” Mamola said. “It’s like flying a kite, you want an open area to do it. You don’t want to hit someone.”

With an increase in propeller popularity and an increase in drone restrictions, drone enthusiasts said

Article source: http://www.kcra.com/article/drones-banned-at-sacramento-county-parks/9274853

Mike McHugh

The open skies over Onslow County just became more restrictive. 

A Federal Aviation Administration directive addressing “national security concerns” about unmanned aircraft — commonly referred to as drones — over 133 military facilities in the United States takes effect today. 

The new rule restricts drone “flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities,” according to a press release from the FAA. The release further states that “operators who violate the airspace restrictions may be subject to enforcement action including potential civil penalties and criminal charges.” 

Nat Fahy, director of public affairs for Marine Corps Installations East, said via an email response to questions submitted by The Daily News on Thursday that “The FAA appropriately recognized the necessity of keeping unmanned aerial systems (UAS) a reasonable distance away from our nation’s military complexes like Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. The benefits to us are primarily two-fold. First, since May of 2015, we’ve remained in Force Protection Condition Bravo due to threats. Secondly, on any given day in Eastern North Carolina, a large number of military aircraft are using the local airspace as forces train for combat operations. Considering the inherent threat of unmanned aerial systems in the wrong hands and maintaining safety of our installation operations, aircraft, and personnel, MCIEAST believes this FAA regulation is prudent. In an effort to get ahead of this rapidly evolving issue, the commanding general published a regional order this past February which provided guidance to

Article source: http://www.jdnews.com/news/20170413/drone-hobbyists-face-new-restrictions

Mike McHugh

The open skies over Onslow County just became more restrictive. 

A Federal Aviation Administration directive addressing “national security concerns” about unmanned aircraft — commonly referred to as drones — over 133 military facilities in the United States takes effect today. 

The new rule restricts drone “flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities,” according to a press release from the FAA. The release further states that “operators who violate the airspace restrictions may be subject to enforcement action including potential civil penalties and criminal charges.” 

Nat Fahy, director of public affairs for Marine Corps Installations East, said via an email response to questions submitted by The Daily News on Thursday that “The FAA appropriately recognized the necessity of keeping unmanned aerial systems (UAS) a reasonable distance away from our nation’s military complexes like Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. The benefits to us are primarily two-fold. First, since May of 2015, we’ve remained in Force Protection Condition Bravo due to threats. Secondly, on any given day in Eastern North Carolina, a large number of military aircraft are using the local airspace as forces train for combat operations. Considering the inherent threat of unmanned aerial systems in the wrong hands and maintaining safety of our installation operations, aircraft, and personnel, MCIEAST believes this FAA regulation is prudent. In an effort to get ahead of this rapidly evolving issue, the commanding general published a regional order this past February which provided guidance to

Article source: http://www.jdnews.com/news/20170413/drone-hobbyists-face-new-restrictions

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