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Branford, CT
About Me:
Attorney, Private Investigator, Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Advanced Ground Instructor, DJI Phantom Pilot, Volunteer Fire Dept. Member & Polymath.
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
Recreational, commercial and "drone law."
Hometown:
Branford, CT
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"The FAA has filed its appeal: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=15894
And, Dwgsparky, unfortunately no. In Office of Personnel Management v. Richmond, 496 U.S. 414 (1990), the Supreme Court held that the federal government…"
And, Dwgsparky, unfortunately no. In Office of Personnel Management v. Richmond, 496 U.S. 414 (1990), the Supreme Court held that the federal government…"
"If you're interested, here's my reply to the FAA's latest document, which is filled with nonsense and non-law.
Busting the FAA’s “Myth Busting” Document"
Busting the FAA’s “Myth Busting” Document"
"No. I just tried it. And others have already downloaded it. Weird. Getting an error message?"
"To illustrate the difference between the views from the street-level journalists vs. the drone journalist, here's a link to the actual imagery from both. The street-level view is what aired on TV.
https://app.box.com/s/kmhmt2e2df4y188bvoie"
https://app.box.com/s/kmhmt2e2df4y188bvoie"
"Gary, he was not flying over any crowd, (he was off to the side of the incident), and a full-size news chopper would present a lot more danger than a 2.5 lb drone. :)"
"Their "standard equipment," complete with zoom capability that the drone does not have, were able to and did in fact obtain close-up footage of vehicle. That footage aired.
The drone's camera took stills that show no detail at all. And it never…"
The drone's camera took stills that show no detail at all. And it never…"
"Then the other journalists present should have there's taken from them as well, Austin?"
"Here's the actual complaint if you're interested, filed in Federal District Court this morning:
Pedro Rivera v. Foley, Yergeau & Hartford PD"
Pedro Rivera v. Foley, Yergeau & Hartford PD"
"^^ Excellent point, Mike."
"If you want a reference, see dronelawjournal.com. And as it states there, it's not intended to be legal advice."
"[Not legal advice] There's absolutely nothing that would even remotely support a claim of recklessness under Part 91. Moreover, there are no federal statutes or regulations, and there is no case law concerning remote-controlled model aircraft,…"
"Every person has a First Amendment right to photograph, from a public place, anything that is in plain sight.
Aside from that, I cannot comment on this case til after it's filed tomorrow."
Aside from that, I cannot comment on this case til after it's filed tomorrow."
"Hmm. I can't find a way to edit a comment. Obviously I meant "happen," not "happy" in the post above."
"Actually, the FAA "claims" you need that COA. However there exists no statute or regulation that supports that claim. That said, if you don't want the FAA bothering you, apply for the COA.
And Ted, you make a very valid point re: state laws.
State's…"
And Ted, you make a very valid point re: state laws.
State's…"
"[Not intended to be legal advice.]
Hi Will:
As a law enforcement officer you are considered a "state actor," and constitutional considerations apply to your use of a drone while on duty. Under the Supreme Court ruling in Kyllo v. United States, 533…"
Hi Will:
As a law enforcement officer you are considered a "state actor," and constitutional considerations apply to your use of a drone while on duty. Under the Supreme Court ruling in Kyllo v. United States, 533…"
