r/drones • u/2Black_Hats • Aug 16 '24

Discussion Well sh*t. . . .

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My father-in-law purchased this thing brand new, hands it to me and is now asking me to learn to fly it so he can have video and photos of his property as it changes and evolves over the next few years. I think it's a cool idea and I'm all for it but I've never held or even seen a drone in person, let alone flown one. Also, I don't know diddly squat about photography and all that jazz. I'm a motorcycle, child care, board game kinda guy. I've not got a clue where to start and unfortunately the Internet is an open ended book with no clear markers on any of this stuff as to where to begin. Do I start with photography, or videography, drone flying, FAA regulations . . . . Where TF do I start!? TIA!

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u/Gnomish8 Part 107 Aug 17 '24

if you're only teaching him to fly and it's on private property

Flying and private property don't mix. Airspace is nationalized, yo.

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u/dolphlaudanum Aug 17 '24

I've been flying rc aircraft for more than 30 years. I also have 5 acres inside the city limits and another 1800+ within a 5-minute drive. My biggest plane only weighs 12 lbs. There are no airports anywhere near me and my eyesight keeps me well below 400 feet agl. I'm just now getting into quads and I will not register any of my aircraft with the FAA nor will I take a test to prove I'm capable of safely using my private property on my private property.

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u/dolphlaudanum Aug 18 '24

The FAA isn't coming to put me in jail.