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Recreational Drone Flying in Baton Rouge
Posted on 6/27/18 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 6/27/18 at 8:42 pm
Does anyone know anything about flying a drone around Baton Rouge and surrounding areas? I'm particularly concerned about any laws that might be unique to BR or Louisiana. I am going to be receiving a drone soon that I don't want to get in trouble with. I know I have to register it with the FAA which is no problem. Just mainly wanting to know if anyone here has experience with this, and if there are any areas in BR that are drone approved.
I know it shouldn't be flown over people's homes and the FAA gets twisted if you fly over 400 feet. Anyway, anything anyone knows would be helpful. Thanks.
I know it shouldn't be flown over people's homes and the FAA gets twisted if you fly over 400 feet. Anyway, anything anyone knows would be helpful. Thanks.
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Posted on 6/27/18 at 10:59 pm to RowdyMcflowdy
Posted on 6/28/18 at 7:43 am to RowdyMcflowdy
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over 400 feet
perhaps you should brush up on all this before you fly around
Posted on 6/28/18 at 10:08 pm to NotGrammarKnotsi
There's an app which tells you what airports are in the area that you must contact regarding your flying your drone. The problem is that most airports don't have a 'drone hotline' for people to call to meet the objective of the regulation. So, last I checked, all you had to do was call and talk to anyone (the janitor) and tell them you were flying...if you bothered to do that at all.
It's been a while since I read on this so the internetz is your friend.
It's been a while since I read on this so the internetz is your friend.
Posted on 6/29/18 at 5:54 am to RoyalWe
Best practices: don't overfly people. Don't overfly private property. Always maintain line of sight. Have two landing spots picked out with no people in the path. DON'T FLY WITHIN FIVE MILES OF ANY AIRPORT! Do not overfly government structures or buildings. Have someone with you to act as a spotter for people, aircraft, GEESE (personal experience here). Also, you should not exceed 400 feet above ground level. Also, underestimate your capabilities. Be conservative and respectful of others rights to privacy.
Posted on 6/30/18 at 10:59 am to RowdyMcflowdy
I would suggest getting an app similiar to AirMap. You input your flight location and type (Part 107 vs Recreational). It will tell you if you have to make any particular notifications and give you a contact number. Also if you have your Part 107 license, you can request automated airspace authorization to fly in restricted airspace (around airports) within the app.
Posted on 6/30/18 at 11:28 am to RowdyMcflowdy
I see people flying drones all the time at the State Fair grounds and the Highland Rd. Brec Park.
Posted on 6/30/18 at 1:29 pm to RowdyMcflowdy
If someone flies a drone over me, I will generally try to throw something at it. Stupid figs with their drones.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 5:42 pm to HailToTheChiz
Thanks. Good info.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 5:43 pm to NotGrammarKnotsi
That's a great idea. Thanks.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 5:46 pm to Piece
Good stuff. Just downloaded it. Thank you.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 5:47 pm to ellunchboxo
Hey, now this is some good stuff. This is the kind of information I can't get anywhere else. Thank you. I will check it out.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 5:49 pm to shotcaller1
You should post the address to your trailer park, so I can make sure I don't fly over it.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 2:50 pm to RowdyMcflowdy
Handy Apps:
UAV Forecast
GPS Plan
Hover
More specialized Apps:
Litchi
DroneDeploy
Sounds like you really need to hook up with other fliers first. BREC has a facility out at Farr Park and there are two RC Clubs in the area. Problem with drones is everybody can easily get one and so very few understand how to use them safely or really even care about safety. Love the stigma they've brought to the community.
If you already have drone, good luck. If you don't, invest $30-$40 in a small quad copter and learn to fly it. While "drones" will have GPS and make flying easy, I do enjoy watching "drone pilots" panic when their GPS/IMU fails and they have no idea what to do.
If you have or will purchase any of the DJI products, pay attention to their software updates. Things change rapidly.
UAV Forecast
GPS Plan
Hover
More specialized Apps:
Litchi
DroneDeploy
Sounds like you really need to hook up with other fliers first. BREC has a facility out at Farr Park and there are two RC Clubs in the area. Problem with drones is everybody can easily get one and so very few understand how to use them safely or really even care about safety. Love the stigma they've brought to the community.
If you already have drone, good luck. If you don't, invest $30-$40 in a small quad copter and learn to fly it. While "drones" will have GPS and make flying easy, I do enjoy watching "drone pilots" panic when their GPS/IMU fails and they have no idea what to do.
If you have or will purchase any of the DJI products, pay attention to their software updates. Things change rapidly.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 2:56 pm to Bamadiver
quote:
Litchi
DroneDeploy
+1
quote:
If you already have drone, good luck. If you don't, invest $30-$40
I thought this too until I picked up the P4 and it practically flew itself out of the box..Much easier than a toy
quote:
If you have or will purchase any of the DJI products, pay attention to their software updates. Things change rapidly.
Don't install that shite until its been out for a week
Posted on 7/5/18 at 5:33 pm to NotGrammarKnotsi
That’s exactly why I recommend learning on the toy. Try flying your P4 in sport mode(without gps). If you can fly the toy, maintaining orientation and stability, you can handle your p4 in a worse case scenario outside of engine failure.
Posted on 7/8/18 at 10:59 am to Bamadiver
This should help: AirMap.com
Click on the highlighted areas to find out more about the nature of the area and phone numbers of relevant people there. It's not as intimidating as it looks. Refer to the prior post in this thread about the FAA "Getting Started" page.
Click on the highlighted areas to find out more about the nature of the area and phone numbers of relevant people there. It's not as intimidating as it looks. Refer to the prior post in this thread about the FAA "Getting Started" page.
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