maddmaxx ★ Posted December 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2019 The FAA is in the process of writing new drone law. The concept is that all drones will have to have the capability of transmitting their ID, location and performance figures on demand. The proposal is still in it's formative stage so the details are yet to be worked out. There is no information yet on grandfathering older aircraft. The regulation is needed in part because of the numbers of drones flying out there and in part because of the remaining outlaw activity of drones and drone flyers. Remote ID is the next step to enable safe, routine drone operations across our nation. This capability will enhance safety and security by allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and Federal security agencies to identify drones flying in their jurisdiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted December 27, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 27, 2019 Driving to our X-mas Eve party, I passed a SUV with a "Licensed Drone Pilot" window sticker. I had to scratch my head on that one. Not sure why that would make sense to advertise on a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 27, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: The concept is that all drones will have to have the capability of transmitting their ID, location and performance figures on demand. Is the next step the ability of an official or commercial pilot to intercept the drone? If I'm telling you who I am, can't you then tell me what to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted December 27, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Kzoo said: Is the next step the ability of an official or commercial pilot to intercept the drone? If I'm telling you who I am, can't you then tell me what to do? Of value is somehow make it easier for those track illegal drone in an illegal position, to report to FAA authorities quickly.... with GPS info. and date, etc. So FAA has to have their internal processes in place to lay charges more efficiently. I agree with max, that FAA regulation revision must include the grandfathering clause....so max write directly to the FAA authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted December 27, 2019 5 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Driving to our X-mas Eve party, I passed a SUV with a "Licensed Drone Pilot" window sticker. I had to scratch my head on that one. Not sure why that would make sense to advertise on a vehicle. Pride. 5 hours ago, Kzoo said: Is the next step the ability of an official or commercial pilot to intercept the drone? If I'm telling you who I am, can't you then tell me what to do? I suspect that eventually they will be tracked in a manner similar to the way in which all aircraft are tracked. At least the commercial one's. I still think that this is a bit of over reach for the sub $100 dollar toys common under so many trees. At this time it is not necessary to license any model aircraft that weighs less than 250 grams. That's not just drones but includes all model aircraft. As far as telling you what to do......yes. It's become necessary due to the actions of those who simply don't give a shit about others. There were 139 confirmed near misses between drones and aircraft last year. There were thousands of sighting reports but those are not confirmed because it's difficult to accurately identify a small uav at the closing speeds involved so many are considered errors or simply unconfirmed. Canada has had one actual collision. A plane operated by charter airline Skyjet was approaching Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport on Thursday when a drone struck one of its wings, according to local media reports. There were six passengers and two crew members aboard the plane. "I am extremely relieved that the aircraft only sustained minor damage and was able to land safely," Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted December 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 28, 2019 If people are doing illegal activities with drones are they likely to use a drone with id transmitting technology? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted December 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Chris... said: If people are doing illegal activities with drones are they likely to use a drone with id transmitting technology? Criminals not following the law? Don't they all follow gun laws in places like Chicago and St. Louis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 28, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2019 If all drones transmit like an IFF signal, piloted aircraft could at least have an early warning of possible conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Chris... said: If people are doing illegal activities with drones are they likely to use a drone with id transmitting technology? I believe the point is that it will be built into the hardware so you will have no choice. It's not clear yet how they will like the drone ID to the pilot ID however but part of the proposal seems to be that the control unit will also be transmitting an id to match that of the drone. At the very least that gives the location of the transmitter away. This is something that is not easy to detect now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted December 28, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 28, 2019 I don’t see any info on jsharrt in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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