Got a drone? You’ll have to register it with the US government

[ninnon]

I'll be watching you, @WoodiE...from a drone.

Excuse me sir, but have you registered it?does your drone weigh over 250g? If so, then you need to register it with the US Department of Transportation. Keeps the public safe see.

 

[Rolex]

Excuse me sir, but have you registered it?does your drone weigh over 250g? If so, then you need to register it with the US Department of Transportation. Keeps the public safe see.

It's in Ninja stealth mode. Try to find me you jack booted thug.

 

[hamz9561]

It's in Ninja stealth mode. Try to find me you jack booted thug.

All I have to do watch for sheep running in terror, @Rolex! Baaaahhhh!

 

[ninnon]

It's in Ninja stealth mode. Try to find me you jack booted thug.

That's fine then. Just don't cause any disturbances or I'll take away your wax.

 

[hamz9561]

Here's a possible answer to the nuisance drone problem from Japan: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...0ft-drones-armed-with-nets-to-police-the-sky/

 

[ninnon]

Here's a possible answer to the nuisance drone problem from Japan: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...0ft-drones-armed-with-nets-to-police-the-sky/

They're the drone police...Next they'll have built in guns...

 

[Rolex]

Sounds like a typical response, to me. "If everyone has drones, less people will be droned."
Sorry, I'm droning on...

 

[ninnon]

Sounds like a typical response, to me. "If everyone has drones, less people will be droned."
Sorry, I'm droning on...

You're a real buzzkill when it comes to jokes...

 

[hamz9561]

@Rolex just likes DRONING on and on.

 

[ninnon]

@Rolex just likes DRONING on and on.

 

[Rolex]

You're a real buzzkill when it comes to jokes...

Well, it's all about killing those buzzing drones, right?

 

[hamz9561]

No it's all about AWESOME puns.

 

[Rolex]

No it's all about AWESOME puns.

Without ME it's just AWESO.

 

[hamz9561]

You're just jealous because I used the "A" word properly.

 

[ninnon]

Well, it's all about killing those buzzing drones, right?

Without ME it's just AWESO.

Now we have proof that you think you're awesome.

 

[hamz9561]

Here's Jeff Dunham and Bubba J on the AMA Flight Safety Rules:

 

[hamz9561]

The FAA drone registration site is online now. Here is more information:

http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/21/th...ed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Techcrunch+(TechCrunch)

 

[Rolex]

Here's what I'm going with:

Not everybody is happy about the new rules. The Academy of Model Aeronautics, for example, which has long run its own registration system for model aircraft, is telling its members not to register their model planes for the time being.

“While we continue to believe that registration makes sense at some threshold and for flyers operating outside of a community-based organization or flying for commercial purposes, we also strongly believe our members are not the problem and should not have to bear the burden of additional regulations,” the organization writes. “Safety has been the cornerstone of our organization for 80 years and AMA’s members strive to be a part of the solution.”

 

[hamz9561]

Also, the FAA is forbidden by congress from regulating model aircraft. But you can see where this is going....

 

[Rolex]

This is the gripe I've had all along, regarding quadcopters....uh, I mean "Drones". Anybody can buy and fly without any regard for training of safety. This has put ALL things RC into a precarious position regarding government intervention. We take our hobby seriously and are offended by all the bad press given to ALL of us due to the negligence of a few idiots.
You should be required to register with the AMA and a local club BEFORE being allowed to buy one. Sound harsh? Maybe. But if they are willing to pay for their memberships and spend time learning about safety and courtesy, we wouldn't be having this problem.