Ya know, it's strange... I've been an automotive tech for almost 40 years... I stay up with the latest trends and tech, carry the latest diagnostic tools, and maintain a current level of training. I carry a degree in Electrical Engineering, and am a Professor of Robotics Technology. Now, here comes some idiot to tell me that I am not qualified to "modify" a vehicle, be it a tractor, car or kids scooter not because I am not qualified, but, rather, that I am not PERMITTED. So, John Deere, here is what I suggest: Go back to building tractors with TWO CYLINDERS. Yes, I'm sure, Mr. Deere, that you remember those. Otherwise, when you "license" your tractor to me, you can also pay for the tires, the maintenance, the gasoline, and the insurance. That way, your "property" will be truly protected.
Meanwhile, I WILL modify what I OWN if I FEEL LIKE IT.
I am sorta wondering how the FAA would police somebody shooting pictures for commercial use... I mean, would THEY use a *gasp* DRONE?!!?!?
Seriously, though, I would really like to know how the FAA would go about enforcing any of this. If I take an aerial photo of, say, the Grand Canyon how would the FAA know if I took it using my quad copter-mounted Go-Pro or from a chartered plane? Or if I took a picture of a house using a toy plane or a crane?
HMMMMM
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Ya know, it's strange... I've been an automotive tech for almost 40 years... I stay up with the latest trends and tech, carry the latest diagnostic tools, and maintain a current level of training. I carry a degree in Electrical Engineering, and am a Professor of Robotics Technology. Now, here comes some idiot to tell me that I am not qualified to "modify" a vehicle, be it a tractor, car or kids scooter not because I am not qualified, but, rather, that I am not PERMITTED. So, John Deere, here is what I suggest: Go back to building tractors with TWO CYLINDERS. Yes, I'm sure, Mr. Deere, that you remember those. Otherwise, when you "license" your tractor to me, you can also pay for the tires, the maintenance, the gasoline, and the insurance. That way, your "property" will be truly protected.
Meanwhile, I WILL modify what I OWN if I FEEL LIKE IT.
Drone patrol
I am sorta wondering how the FAA would police somebody shooting pictures for commercial use... I mean, would THEY use a *gasp* DRONE?!!?!?
Seriously, though, I would really like to know how the FAA would go about enforcing any of this. If I take an aerial photo of, say, the Grand Canyon how would the FAA know if I took it using my quad copter-mounted Go-Pro or from a chartered plane? Or if I took a picture of a house using a toy plane or a crane?
HMMMMM