Hi ya'll,
So the Google maps 'My places' feature is a great way to share locations where UAV hobbyists can fly their vehicles. Just have someone in your local club create a new 'my place' and then plop down a few markers with descriptions. Once they have created the place, they can then click on "Collaborate" and list users who are allowed to edit the map (or even just let anyone edit it).
For each flying site, you can include site rules, pointers to websites etc...
For instance, here's the map the local San Francisco area pilots are maintaining.
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Sorry Kevin, I did'nt mean offence I know you are a full size driver as I am as well. I use your other popular app for that. I just added the link to show folks that even sat in Africa you can find airspace fpr places. Knowledge or claimed lack of knowledge of CAS is just not on really. I wonder could these maps be used as a layer in Andropilot?
When the FAA need to find someone to blame for a close call then I don't want my name on an easy to find list, just my humble opinion. Enjoy your map.
This is a great idea!
And the FAA only comes to chat with folks when someone has filed a complaint. Otherwise they are a over-worked and under funded bureacracy and couldn't care less about amatuer UAVs :)
Dwgsparky, I think you should read the waiver. ;-)
Great idea Kevin,
Might be a good idea to publish a Blog detailing how to do this or even put it into our Wiki.
Hi Gary,
I'm an airplane pilot (the full sized kind) in the Bay Area. The surface area of the class bravo is only in the middle of that cake, likewise for the class delta etc... If one stays below 400 feet and in visual reference those sites are covered under the RC waiver.
http://skyvector.com/?ll=37.72163192843306,-122.27810669157074&...
As long as you stay under 400 feet, keep visual reference, and stay away from restricted airspace and populated areas (always a good idea) you can fly without issue in the US. This seems like a great idea to highlight those safe areas to fly in.