By Howard Berenbon
Christmas is on the way, and many of those gifts under the evergreen tree will be drones, some inexpensive (with a camera) starting at $80 and several from $600 to $1,300 or more (from DJI) with sophisticated programmable electronics, GPS location and homing features and gyroscope stabilization. The more expensive quad copters include high definition cameras for recording professional looking aerial videos useful for commercial applications and longer battery life for up to 25 minutes flying time. For the professional photographer, the quad copter capability can enhance your services with video fly-bys for the entertainment, advertising or real estate applications.
Legal Implications
The FAA is now establishing laws for the millions of drones they anticipate sold as Christmas gifts. They are considering requiring registration of any quad copter weighing 8 ounces or more. Current restrictions do not allow flying quad copters within 5 miles of an airport, in US National Parks and near military bases. Also, because of danger to aircraft (getting sucked into an engine), you are prohibited to fly your drone above 400 or 500 feet, even if you are not near an airport. Other restrictions may apply to your local area. Before you fly, check with your city or county for any local restrictions. If you are a professional, and plan on using quad copter for commercial applications, consult with an experienced attorney before you proceed.
12/14/2015: Drone/Quadcopter Update:
The FFA decided today that all Drones/Quadcopters from 1/2 lb to 55 lbs require registration. Registration requires name, physical address and e-mail address. Penalty for flying a drone in restricted airspace is $1100.
Current DJI Phantom Quad Copters
- Easy to Fly: An intelligent flight system automatically keeps your Phantom 3 Standard in the air and under your control.
- Amazing Images: Take stunning 2.7K HD videos and 12 Megapixel photos with the integrated aerial camera.
- Stable Footage: DJI’s advanced gimbal stabilization technology gives you movie-quality results no matter how you fly.
- Enjoy the View: A live video feed gives you a 720p HD real-time view of what your camera sees right on your mobile device.
- Peace of Mind: Fly up to 25 minutes on a single charge, and the Intelligent Flight Battery will automatically remind you when power is running low
- Fly Responsibly: Many countries, including the United States, regulate the use of unmanned aircraft. Before flying, make sure to understand the rules that apply to you.
- Included 4K Video / 12 Megapixel Photo Camera
- Integrated 3-Axis Stabilization Gimbal
- Easy to Fly, Intelligent Flight System
- Live HD View
- Dedicated Remote Controller
- Powerful Mobile App w/ Auto Video Editor
- Vision Positioning for Indoor Flight
- Fly Responsibly: Many countries, including the United States, regulate the use of unmanned aircraft. Before flying, make sure to understand the rules that apply to you.
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