I was reported to the FAA (what went wrong)

I was reported to and called by the FAA, here's what happened. Also just for the record, I completely understand that the FAA's goal is to help keep everyone safe. I want to do everything I can to fly safely and responsibly, I hope this video will help educate people and help them not make the same mistakes I did. Thank you!
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[@OddballAZ]

Well, I certainly feel safer now that I know we have government employees at home watching KZbin looking for violations....

[@d.heller7038]

Sounds like a good way to do things.

[@digmatology]

Yeah, the child next door to the agent is being molested by a priest. But we ain't got time for that we got catch this guy that is maliciously posting video.

[@Tanhands36]

@@digmatology what do you think the FAA would do about your child molesting neighbor from the office? Or anywhere bison an airplane? You know what the FFA is right?

[@tylerford88]

Imagine what the ATF is up to.

[@DuskLegend]

@Rad!. absolutely based. Fuck em

[@jamesm568]

I've been reported to the FAA several times for flying at night, and every time the FAA question me they ask if my aircraft was marked for night flying and I said absolutely yes, which is why it was noticed.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

Bummer. How did people know who to report.?

[@jamesm568]

@@Jimmy_Cavallo Because people call the police and then the police report the incident to the FAA. I've never gotten in trouble as it's perfectly fine to fly at night as a hobbyist as long as you're aircraft is marked for orientation.

[@MegaJasonic]

People who turn others in and don’t even know the laws should be fined for bothering law enforcement. In my experience, I’ve had to explain to the local police on two occasions the laws while producing my 107. At first it was cool explaining and educating cops but the more I’ve thought about it, it’s not my job. Luckily it’s been quite awhile since I’ve been harassed. Also, I prefer night flying and use firehouse ARC V and the newer LT…..so when I’m up there at 395 feet in my legal airspace….you can’t hear me but you can see me for miles.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

@@jamesm568 oh I see. Thanks for mentioning that because I never thought of that.

[@jamesm568]

@@MegaJasonic I can fly my RC helicopters and my RC planes that are specially outfitted for night flying with no issues whatsoever, but as soon as I take the drone up in the air people lose their damn minds.

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

Land of the “Fee”!

[@dooronron69]

The uk is the same if not worse, we have so many rules and taxes, if they could tax air to breathe they would

[@BEEFBRSKT]

@Yuki Babayaga yea i'm thinking i wont be filming my own drone footage i'm just going to purchase it all of my "friend"

[@jolebole-yt]

@@dooronron69 They will 4sure. We already pay tax on water bottles.

[@Moonsauc3]

Home of the grave

[@ttp8973]

Thanks to the Aerial Swiss Drone Anarchist Raphael “Trappy” Pirker that came to US to piss FAA, in the name of promoting his business Team Black Sheep! There are few other brainless pilots that did similar thing, but Trappy wanted the biggest attention as possible while he sh**ed all over the RC Aircraft community that enjoyed the freedom of flying for over 100 years!!! He did screw things up not only in US, but in New Zealand, Brazil....What a f***er!

[@ernestpablo8244]

Half way through I thought to myself, oh great, here comes the pitch for a particular course. You’re a real one for not taking that route. I’m subscribing for that alone.

[@LoneStarUAV]

Congratulations on your Part 107 certification!

[@fpvcruzer]

Congratulations on your part 107 license. What I appreciate about your videos is your thoughtful approach to drone flying and the distances you fly with your Mavic mini. I look forward to further adventures you take us on!

[@macmund]

Congrats for passing. And that is good that the FAA was very good in handling such complaints. Kudos to them. Fly Safe.

[@oomz1975]

Congratulations on the 107, look forward to seeing your videos.

[@JurneMolina]

Congrats on the license man, way to keep your head up and succeeding!!

[@walking_foreign]

Congrats on your certification and happy to see you back

[@SC515]

Congratulations on your proper was of talking with FAA and passing the Part 107 test! Great videos.

[@maxrdc]

Nice job Miles, I enjoyed when you demonstrated the FAA really called you ! Nice suggestions for the test , newbie here but I’m learning a lot with your videos , thank you for sharing

[@omgbygollywow]

Your drone footage are so interesting. Great videos of Florida!

[@steves3760]

I registered my Mavic Pro 2 because it exceeded the weight limit. The FAA now knows what I ate when I go to the restroom.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Why do you eat in the rest room? Gross.

[@steves3760]

@@Thunderbyrd. Seriously?

[@freyjasvagabond]

Whats sad is some people really think registering their drone somehow means the gov watches them or actually gives a shit when they shit...

[@BrianBaccus]

@@shidwidley somebody snitched this guy out so he thought, but i have been hearing the stories lately about faa employees working from home simply to comb youtube channels and make the FAA money, lol

[@cephalonplant4087]

@@BrianBaccus Imagine if FBI and child safety workers went on twitch looking for abuse... Twitch would be out of business

[@jdot220]

I like the fact that you went with this on a positive note. Like, you listened well to the FAA and their recommendations in order for you to be a safe flyer. Plus you are fully licensed to earn money with the content you upload!

[@DAlexKablack]

"not entirely sure how they got my information" lmao

[@fellowshippress5619]

from TouTube of course

[@fitybux4664]

Have you ever filed a LAANC? Then they have your info, you just gave it to them. (Duh.)

[@pinoysimpilot7394]

Welcome to the new age... 😂

[@MiaogisTeas]

@@fellowshippress5619 You have personally identifying information on KZbin? 👀

[@kanimclean7597]

@@MiaogisTeas Yea they are legit a part of the government all they need is a name and a background check becomes really easy.

[@jraptor96]

Man, I feel you! I bought a Mavic Mini recently and here in Italy trying to comply with the law is like juggling upside down, under water. I even had to get mandatory insurance for the drone...

[@jraptor96]

@Tj Semeniuk we now have to have a pilot registration, and our personal information stored in a QR code attached to the drone. Then we need an insurance (any drone does), there's 30€/year ones for non-commercial purposes that are just fine. Then there's an app that tells us whether we can fly or not in a specific zone, because that's a mess in its own right, with zones limited to 120/60/30 meters or banned a certain time of the year

[@hover4kdrone864]

Congratulations on your part 107 certificate, i also have the mavic mini, I really do enjoy flying it around, one of reasons why I bought it was the fact you didn’t need a pilot license to fly it. Which personally i think is ridiculous for a small drone. Love your videos!! Keep up the great job!!

[@zipper978]

I think it’s should be illegal to even buy a drone without a license. There’s too many idiots ruining it for everyone

[@kevinwells4986]

I found you because of 51 drones. Great content! I will definitely be back on a regular basis. I'm also in the process of obtaining my part 107 license, but things are a little screwy where I live (Bonny Doon / California fires). So I have to deal with that first, then building my drone business. Thanks MilesDeep.

[@zerobyte802]

The FAA slogan is “We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy.”

[@clarkkent6149]

Not true. The FAA is happy when people stop breaking the regulations. Breaking regulations creates a lot of paperwork. If regs aren’t broken, no one gets enforced, which in turn, should make pilots happy.

[@BrandonWatkins614]

@@clarkkent6149 because flying my Mavic mini

[@oldMFmike]

@@clarkkent6149 Are you serious? they're generating paperwork by scouring youtube for drone videos

[@forwatching6708]

@@clarkkent6149 Paperwork is the reason they are paid. FAA need to keep justifying their budget so to them the more paperwork the better.

[@beaglemanzzz]

@@clarkkent6149 BAAAAAAA

[@albuquerqueaerialimagery6133]

Congrats on your test! It's pretty tough.

[@carlosallison8955]

The algorithm is working perfectly. This video was exactly what I was looking for.

[@espartacojr7086]

Hahaha same ish. Except I’m in Europe

[@psoon04286]

Congratulations buddy. Its inevitable what happened, but good to know that the case was handled amicably and now you're better off for it.

[@JamielAlmeida]

good outcome I think in general, and I appreciate the attitude you approach the topic and share this with the community. Kudos.

[@joemoore1998]

Thank you for the information! I was unclear with the Mini drones whether or not you still needed a license for business use since you don’t have to register them but this video helped clear so much up! ~$200 for the test doesn’t seem too outrageous either, thanks again!

[@TeomanErtan]

I love watching your videos and commentary. I think you are a great role model for anyone interested in or wants to fly a drone and do it right without breaking any laws. Don't let this little hump bother you. I am sure whomever complained about you is regretting now. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@bluedun9816]

He wouldn't have received a call if he was following the laws.

[@PemBowDroneandPhotography27]

Nice story thanks for sharing and loved the footage 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@dangerdoberman]

This is why I don't post any of my drone footage. It's self-incrimination otherwise.

[@pitici1]

Post under a fake name lol

[@lifeupnorth9385]

@@pitici1 I'm pretty sure the feds can easily get your info from YT if needed.

[@pitici1]

@@lifeupnorth9385 fake name 😁

[@fitybux4664]

Absolutely use a fake name. Then they only have to look you up in LAANC based on your flight. (I guess fake name + Class G airspace only?) Seems like a lot of hassle to be honest. Just be compliant.

[@lifeupnorth9385]

Everyone who says to use a fake name - you don't think the feds can subpoena your YT account info if they really want to? Once you post something on the Internet you have to expect that your identity can be tracked down fairly easily.

[@andyp.4205]

I'm glad Russ from 51 drones sent me here. Good content.

[@yowzeh]

Great to see you back. I am looking into the restrictions here in Ottawa Canada...so many out of country Drones flying in RESTRICTED Parliamentary district space ....keep sending us your best videos 🇨🇦👍

[@juliogonzo2718]

Over parliament they would only be seeing a bunch of donkeys anyway

[@TheDanhorobin]

Sorry to hear you got into some trouble. Congrats on getting your license. Great video :)

[@aaronbrandes7456]

Very interesting. This information can save me (and others) much grief in the future.

[@MrRaymond1021]

Congratulations. I'm no pilot. I just love watching these drone videos. I try, and watch as much as I can.

[@JustinPalmerz]

I'm glad you got your 107, I just got mine a bit ago because I plan on using my mini for commercial use. It sucks that you got reported but now you can do things legally and you're armed with knowledge with the stuff you can and cannot do while staying within regulations.

[@dannydthebarber]

Thanks for this video. Congratulations on your achievement. Now you can get a bigger drone. Nice.

[@TalonNismo]

Thank you for sharing your life lesson. I’m looking to get my part 107 soon. Just need to start studying.

[@fordtrucklover90280]

I'm already studying for my license, congrats on you getting your license

[@oldtimer9245]

One thing you might want to keep in mind. Now that you have tested and received a license, you will be considered knowledgeable about the rules and the FAA might be less understanding of any violations.

[@johnslugger]

Now that Mavic drones are being used to great effect to blow up squads of Russian soldiers in the Ukraine I am sure we are about ready for the next level of regulation to cut in.

[@alienlatino2945]

That's exactly why they told him to get it. It's like a company putting you through orientation and safety courses if you lose an eye or an arm their lawyers can defend them, you took the training therefore your negligence caused your eye loss. No indeminization.

[@12Burton24]

@@alienlatino2945 Crazy....america shit happens losing an eye can happen should not. But the main problem is you can sue others for millions for almost nothing.

[@alienlatino2945]

@@CousinSchultz Yeah enforce the law near an airport or heliport, but not in my goddamn farm 20 miles outside the city.

[@12Burton24]

@@CousinSchultz 2 things i want to tell you. 1. Almost nobody is following perfectly the street laws. 2. if you fly low enough here in europe its below 120m you will not have problems with the air traffic at all if you are not flying next to the airport. ok i have also a 3rd point....FAA is trash. Sry to say that but they are hunting drone pilots while american airplane manufactorers dont even have proper aircraft maintenance manuals with a lot of missing and not clearly written instructions. So tell me what is a bigger risk?

[@zakstone9821]

Thanks for the video and info. I need my 107. And I live in Oregon. Excited to see your Oregon video next.

[@JEK]

go for it, I studied a couple weeks and passed

[@leonarias6489]

just stumbled upon your channel nice footage!!! keep up the hard work...

[@davidwebb4904]

This video was sponsored by “The FAA”.

[@timkuhlman1977]

Agree

[@mike_spotter_cr]

Lol! True!

[@theinvisibleworld4701]

Smh , totally agree. Advertising like a mfk lol

[@BEEFBRSKT]

exactly what i'm thinking! a youtube account is not an account of identification how the hell does the FAA go about fining people from youtube accounts.

[@ttp8973]

Thanks to the Aerial Swiss Drone Anarchist Raphael “Trappy” Pirker that came to US to piss FAA, in the name of promoting his business Team Black Sheep! There are few other brainless pilots that did similar thing, but Trappy wanted the biggest attention as possible while he sh**ed all over the RC Aircraft community that enjoyed the freedom of flying for over 100 years!!! He did screw things up not only in US, but in New Zealand, Brazil....What a f***er!

[@gabrielg229]

So if KZbin is putting ads on non-monetized videos does KZbin need this license too?

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Good damn question . Gabriel G . I wonder .

[@dominiquebantasan6200]

Its really unfair for youtube to put ads on non monetized videos🤩the only way to get even is to remove our videos from youtube🤩

[@dougiet2206]

@@dominiquebantasan6200 Yes its all fun flying drones around, The gov really needs to leave the people alone and steal money from REAL criminals not drone pilots! Its ALL about making the people pay...its HARRASMENT plain and simpe

[@Sandman503413]

@@dougiet2206 It's just about ensuring the drone pilots are slightly educated in aerospace so when they fly their drones they are more knowledgeable. Some simple teachings might save someone's life. Granted I don't see many aircraft here, but all it takes is one downed plane to ruin it for everyone.

[@BonemysterFPV]

KZbin puts ads on your video when you use copyrighted content like music not for your drone flight. I imagine some of this money goes back to the copyright holder and youtube takes some of it.

[@FrankBoston]

Tom sounds like a cool guy. That would make all the difference in the world to me. I'd guess that many in aviation aren't going to care one bit about you. In reality you and videos like this are exactly what we drone pilots need more of on KZbin.

[@556rocky]

Thank you for the very entertaining story and useful information .

[@Dangling_Carrot]

Way to take the high road my man, Good job.

[@0xDerrickWalker]

Congrats on the test miles, may God bless. I am from Florida as well.

[@TheGroundBelow]

Yours is a good channel to subscribe to, you have some great content to learn from, thanks for sharing. Russ (51) did a good job in recommending you👍🏼 oh, and congrats on passing the test, I just did the UK equivalent a month or so ago and I know it’s no easy task.

[@arohila]

Great info and thanks for posting the links.

[@scottbottomley3695]

It be nice if you did a video explaining the things you did wrong in the past that they educated you about

[@MilesDeep]

I think that's a good idea

[@RobGreenwood]

@@MilesDeep Would love to know more detail on what you did do wrong. Loved the footage in the video.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

He said it was because he didn't have a 107 license because he had ads on his videos, he said why the FAA said what they did so he studied and got his 107 license.

[@honorab6220]

Yes, that would be really useful

[@gameGuy777]

He stated already. Making money without a Part 107 and then not maintaining VLOS (flying drone out of Visual view) Which is illegal BTW.

[@otterlegjeff819]

Thanks so much for this honest and informative video. I almost didn't watch, because youtube drone videos with a title like that usually turn out to be someone who did something blatantly dangerous whining about getting caught.

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Brilliant information and glad to see the FAA were reasonable towards you. Regards from uk 🇬🇧 btw congrats on getting your licence

[@AlexGulinoHouli]

Thanks for the info! Glad you didn't get into too much trouble. 😁

[@IWatchAndLearn]

I’m happy you’re back.

[@MyFlyingEyes]

You can use your footage for commercial purposes if a part 107 pilot was with you when shooting. It’s called the RPC (Remote Pilot in command). Which for the FAA is impossible to know unless you upload live footage of you shooting all by yourself.

[@Upup2211]

Ah loopholes, truly the most glorious of capitalist concepts

[@mikewright4819]

Gonna remember this one

[@Supersonicff-dw6bs]

You better be able to backup the story you tell them, because getting caught in even one lie when it involves a federal government official is a felony if convicted. Not counting legal fees and fines.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@Upup2211 Statists prefer full control of everything. They are not too concerned with the fact that people are getting paid from taxes to watch youtube videos and hassle people over petty bureaucratic rules put into effect by unelected officials.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

@@shidwidley, remote ID bullshit , hahahaaaa , love it .

[@ArturTymchyshyn]

Great stuff! Thanks man and good luck 🤞

[@MrRaymond1021]

You do got so nice video here. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tronzie]

Hey Miles...good to see you back! Suspected something like that, but glad you made it thru, and now even better that you are licensed...$$$👍🏽

[@lifeupnorth9385]

As someone who flies a drone and also flies in small private planes in Alaska, I can relate to both sides. On one hand I'd like to fly my drone wherever I want and film whatever I want. On the other hand I realize that even a 249 gram drone going through a plastic windshield of a Cessna at a critical stage of flight (takeoff/landing) or a small helicopter hitting it at over 100mph can get people killed or at least injured. There is a saying that "regulations in aviation are written in blood" and unfortunately not too many people that have a drone have appreciation for this. The drones got regulated because people flying them were completely ignorant and were doing stupid crap. I've seen people flying a drone in a park right under the approach path of a Class C airport and they didn't understand what the big deal was. So now we get regulated.

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Regulations in aviation are written in blood cause of the deaths. Drone flights have cause literally zero deaths. Literally! Granted some are stupid with their safety when it comes to drones, but same can be said with guns, and yet very little regulation there. They are making rules for "what if" situations, not actual situations. There has been no risk assessment done on this. Technically if you jump you are in FAA airspace. Think about that

[@lifeupnorth9385]

@@michaelmatthews6421 What you're saying is we should wait until someone dies? Kind of like NASA waited until Columbia crash to investigate ice falling off the external tank which was determined to not pose a real threat beforehand... How about all the issues with wildfire fighting aircraft having to be grounded when someone decided to film the action with their drone. We'll just tell those pilots that until one of them crashes and burns there's nothing to do...

[@michaelmatthews6421]

@@lifeupnorth9385 no, take care of those, but leave the responsible ones (which is the majority) alone. Don't just lock everything down

[@colbycarroll7746]

They don’t regulate me. I’m a free man, and they can kiss my ass.

[@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71]

Fly’s

[@thegreenockeye6979]

good to see you ,love your videos miles

[@safetymikeengland]

thanks for sharing. good information. I love the footage of the ferry boats.

[@pecosR0B]

I wondered if all KZbinrs had their 107 license recently, I just assumed but it's good to know they were reasonable and reached out and educate before further action! Glad you were able to get it taken care of. 90%? You're a beast!

[@judd0112]

Prob cause they could t do anything just bluffing. I had our state Dept of environmental protection officers show up looking for me cause I posted video of us fishing at some off limits reservoir. And just tried to get me to take a ticket and plead guilty but I plead not guilty and judge had to drop it cause they couldn’t base it off a KZbin video. Couldn’t actually prove my location or any of that. They were very upset. FYI. But I have to be careful now cause they really want me. I catch and release too. Weirdos

[@judd0112]

Look this up on KZbin Jason Harrison Michigan state parks drone case. He was arrested and had it all on video and they tried to bluff him to just pay the fine and go away but he fought it and made them all look like fools. Genesee state park he made a very good little documentary about it.

[@freyjasvagabond]

The FAA has a policy of warning and educating. They may give a fine but it is easily taken care of, if the person actually attempts to give a shit. They are not rushing to take down all these content creators but if they are contacted, they have to see whats up, like a cop getting called on some bs call. Tbh it is not difficult to get your 107, there are many advantages of it beyond commercial use. Hopefully they adapt to streaming and realize that this shouldnt be so vague. If you are streaming some footage of your hobby flights and being safe, then they shouldnt bother (tbh I dont think they want to) and focus on those using it for business commercial use, such as surveying, or something that would need an exemption waiver to do, like filming close over public crowds.

[@raizt1596]

@@judd0112 The thing is, they don't care if they look like fools. They'll catch the next 25 people in a row and make them pay the fine. They collect the fines and get themselves raises every year to keep their useless job.

[@judd0112]

@@raizt1596 yet murders and child molesters almost walk completely free. It’s the bizarro world. Certain people think this is the way it should be. Commit CRIME goto jail or whatever. Cops say “don’t move” or for the 70’s-80’s people “freeze!” That means don’t run away and grab something under your seat or reach in your whatever and nobody gets hurt. If u have a warrant and want to fight about it. That’s yur life your playing with.

[@Kevin_Reems]

With all the shit going wrong in country, they're spending their hours shaking down youtubers? This is our tax dollars.. smh

[@evolicious]

Which is why they are doing it, becasue that's how the govt makes money, from your fees.

[@super8guy]

And when a jamoke like MilesDeep who flies (or rather used to fly) ignorantly and happens to be the cause of an aviation disaster, ppl like you will complain that the FAA is not strict enough in their enforcement efforts. If you intend to fly a drone, do so responsibly. Let's keep the FAA off all of our backs, prevent further restrictive rules about where and when we can fly, by following the rules. Learn them before you make a mistake that at the least may bring you heat, but at the worst may cause irreversible damage to ppl and property. Fly safely plz!

[@charlesboyer61]

There are rules. They got enforced. The FAA are not the bad guys, they are just doing their jobs. And given that a lot of UAS pilots do dumb sh*t like fly over a restricted are like the Vegas strip, have a flyaway and crash near an active runway at the nearby McCarran International Airport, you probably want them to be pretty strict.

[@betlogwiwi690]

You can Burn, Loot and Riot but never fly drone.

[@terryshrives8322]

That was my thought. Just stupid

[@LectricLetus]

This is why I haven't really flown my drone at all. Thanks for your insight.

[@chriscflint]

Great footage Miles.

[@cj64films]

Dude you scored way better than me on your part 107 test 😂😭 I took mine a week ago and got like a 73% but hey it’s still passing I guess

[@doityourselftv]

How long was the test?

[@Culperrr]

@@doityourselftv It's 60 questions and you have 2 hours. 2 minutes per question.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

Welcome to the 107 club! I'm renewing mine today.

[@johngiscombe]

Hey Justin. Ive been doing some research, and it's all so complex. DJI sells the new DJI mini 2, and I'm planning on getting one to video my workouts with some flair when I'm hiking, or just for cool shots to edit. I also may want to fly the drone along the beach. I live in New York. Do you think it's necessary to get the 107 ?

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@johngiscombe absolutely. The knowledge alone is worth it. If you ever think you may monetize a video or fly for profit... Just do it.

[@Vapornator]

Great info! Thanks and congrats

[@matty69phatty]

Man wish you were still making the drone videos you were my Inspiration on getting the Mavic Mini.

[@mrpeterpumpkin48]

I’m a new flyer. I was hoping you’d tell us more details about what you did wrong according to the FAA rules. Besides not having a 107 while having an income from drone footage, what were the other violations? And by the way, thanks for posting this! And congrats on getting your license!

[@MilesDeep]

Flying beyond VLOS was the main problem, thank you for watching 👍

[@macp349]

Really?! These things don't have to go far at all before they are out of VLOS

[@nirvanajew1]

@@MilesDeep whoops... (Stops uploading video on his computer)

[@omgbygollywow]

I once was flying my drone near Camp Smith in Honolulu. It's a U.S. Marines installation and has a giant American flag near the outskirts of the base, which you could see from miles away. Anyway, I never flew inside the installation, just outside of it and wanted to capture footage of the giant flag. I was reported by one of the people living in the area and two agents came knocking on my door and asked me a few questions. I just told them I make music videos of places around Honolulu and they left and I never heard from anyone again. However, I am sure I am on some watch list somewhere.

[@rexcowan9209]

Flying in bases is a security risk. DJI (China owned) is a security risk because they could be gathering intelligence data through the millions of drones worldwide.

[@stevenbell7902]

Probably

[@RailFlicks]

@@rexcowan9209 Hmm, not sure this is true. The video files the drone records are large and upload speeds are still very low. I'd notice if I connected my drone to my laptop and then my internet speed dropped suddenly with my router traffic LED suddenly going nuts with a huge upload. When you look in windows resource monitor nothing suspicious is going on. They might get a few low res thumbnails, but that would be about it. Dji want to be a respected professional drone manufacturer worldwide, and they're doing really well in all sectors including the film industry. Doubt they'd want a lawsuit that would seriously damage their business worldwide. Anyway, the national security services in all countries will no doubt be all over this already, and if they found anything suspicious going on imports would be banned instantly, and this is not happening!

[@rexcowan9209]

@@RailFlicks But I've seen it flagged as a security issue. They don't need everyone's videos, just ones for particular locations.

[@eastcoastdashcamsweden2483]

@@RailFlicks DJI drones save photos regularly during the flight. Whether you take pictures or film or not, at the same time. That DJI is flagged as a security risk is because these images that are saved in a folder that you really have to look for to find, can be uploaded to DJI. Personally, I sometimes fly around outside military areas and nuclear power plants and then always point my nose at the drone away from the areas. In Sweden you can get heavy fines or thrown into jail, if you take pictures of a military base with a drone.

[@manamanafpv1176]

New subscriber

[@Scorbunny]

Useful information I was flying this weekend.

[@Impossible_Fishy]

Needing a license for making money isn’t safety, it’s greed, there is no reason, you don’t fly differently when you make money

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

said this for years. GREED, just like a tax

[@Skyried]

Technically it can. If everything we do in life has some form of risk attached to it - Chances are much higher that if you're doing this as a source of income (especially if it's a primary source of income) the more often you'd be flying vs If you fly for leisure only on the weekends as a random example - you'd, statistically speaking - be more likely to lose that coin toss eventually.

[@hotsauce5745]

You do if that money buys new equipment. A Mavic Mini flies different than a Mavic Air and a Mavic Air flies different than a FPV.

[@jakeq3530]

Exactly

[@vint.k1727]

Yeah especially because alot of these drones can just go nuts do their own thing and fly straight up and into an airplane to no fault of the drone flyer themselves. then again birds can take a plane down too, they just need to slap som guards on the engines or somthing. I mean they say a laser pointer can potentially fuck up the Planes com. Equipment you need a license for those? Oh no I just gave them a new idea good thing those went out of popularity in the 90s.

[@qlq6826]

These people have nothing better to do. Drone Karens smh

[@fitybux4664]

This is kind of like calling a cop a "Road Karen".

[@alexwhite125]

Ha! So true those FAA employees know if we want violations to come to light, we need a dedicated team of Karen’s” then they can show off their team and say “These women are Karen’s and are wonderful for producing results” They will tell us “Today I located 38 videos of people who were in operating at altitudes of greater than 400ft- 405ft! And went so far as to say and gave a further 300 warnings stating “to be aware of the maximum flight altitude when operating and you reached an altitude of 398ft which puts you 2 feet under the maximum altitude allowance and a FAA Violation”!!!!

[@Upup2211]

@@fitybux4664 Cops actually have a purpose though. They enforce laws, mostly road laws, that keep people driving relatively safe to not endanger lives. The FAA are literally just mosquitos trying to bleed people for money enforcing stupid pointless shit and forcing people to pay for useless certifications.

[@jacobrobertdesio9265]

@@Upup2211 you realize drones go so fast and are heavy enough to kill people now? My props on my Mavic mini 2 hit my hand yesterday and it cut through my finger like a razor blade. The FAA has a purpose - they enforce flying laws. How do you think air travel would work without them? If you don’t get this don’t fly

[@JP1970]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to getting my 107 license. Subbed!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Best of luck 👍

[@JP1970]

@@SunriseWaterMedia Thank you!

[@ahillbillyredneck2375]

Thanks for the information! I'm scared to think where drone rules might end up being. Also thanks for sharing!

[@IceBlueBeard]

Well the new remote id drone rules are about to come out in the next few days and they will go into effect after 2 years and those rules will ban all current drones unless they are retrofitted with remote id hardware, so that pretty much just shuts this hobby down completely. You can thank the FAA for this.

[@SteveHMcIntosh]

You said " I will catch you in the next video " lol..... I thought it was funny... They caught you in the last video... haha

[@caden.radosta]

literally

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Tyrannical not for the people, gubbahment at it's finest, that is to say at its lowest low down low .

[@buffyguy10]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@tigertmx3090]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inyxm4qpoKtknq8

[@lukesjourney4276]

😂

[@AdrenalineAshRC]

Hey bro it’s sad how some people can be . Like get a life people... remember everything happens for a reason, the tramps tried messing it up for you, but it back fired on them . Now your legit awesome 😁 they just helped you step up your game bro 😎👊 . Awesome channel just subbed

[@MilesDeep]

Appreciate you my friend!

[@LiewerLine]

Great footage my friend! ☺️

[@jordanvp]

Great info thanks for sharing!

[@jojolanozo7793]

Sweet scenery and congrats on the license!

[@taaitv6863]

good stuff

[@Toglander]

So my tax dollars are going towards some FAA agent sitting at home, watching KZbin videos, and filing complaints for actions showing “violations” that caused no issues. This would be like the police sending someone a ticket after they posted a video of themselves jaywalking across a remote road in the middle of nowhere. Such a complete waste of time and resources. These drone restrictions are really getting out of hand. The FAA is acting as though a drone is a 17000 lb aircraft with the potential of killing hundreds of people with the slightest mistake. The are far more dangerous actions that are legal throughout the U.S. If the government is truly concerned about potential accidents, why don’t they place the same types of restrictions on vehicles, guns, etc.?

[@johnwood406]

so when some newbie you tube hero flies his drone into the engine of one of those 17000 pound air craft you speak of, forcing it to crash, and wiping out an entire city block, along with the people in it, I would say somebody needs to police the industry. yes it is extremely possible. They have shut down air ports, shut down flight for life, and forest fire fighting operations, as well as hampered rescue and emergency operations. I am a legal part 107 owner operator of multiple drones. I do not disagree with the actions, and reasons for the actions of the FAA. The FAA is increasing some restrictions, and are relaxing some as well. All for the good of public safety, commerce, and to bring about respectful behavior by all drone or UAV operators. If they can catch some idiot, doing illegal activity, and filming themselves in the process, more power to them.

[@Toglander]

@@johnwood406 I am not saying there should be zero regulations, I am saying that the regulations should be commensurate to the actual risk. They have instituted far more rules and regulations for drones than they have for vehicles or guns. Is it not more likely that a catastrophic event could happen with one of those items versus a drone? Bottom line, there should not be government paid employees spending my tax dollars to watch videos of people NOT causing any accidents, and then punishing them worse than someone who rear-ends me at a stoplight. Please learn the definition of perspective...before you place comments online making yourself out to be a lemming for government oversight.

[@johnwood406]

@@Toglander I own both, guns, and drones. Guns are regulated pretty stiffly, and are actually listed as a right in our 2nd amendment, drones are not. Here is one of the reasons why the FAA watches drone videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XMfqend7urjqc. This kid cares about nobody, checks no air space, doesn't care about the weather, or the drone. Pushes it past it's signal abilities, as well as it's safe flight abilities. I could go on and on what he has done wrong. But he has all these idiots patting him on the back,. What kind of signal is he sending to present, and future drone operators. If the FAA, doesn't crack down on it, drones will become illegal to almost everyone but big corporations. This is why, I agree with the FAA watching drone vids. It is where people go to learn how to do things, and yes ignorant things.

[@Toglander]

@@johnwood406 - The reason the government gets away with over regulating or over policing is because there is always a few fools such as yourself that justify their overreactions. I’m sorry that you are incapable of being responsible without the government holding your hand. There are however, many of us who are more than capable of regulating ourselves and mitigating risk based upon our own knowledge and common sense. Just because you wouldn’t wear a helmet or seatbelt unless the government tells you to, doesn’t mean the rest of us need that type of oversight.

[@johnwood406]

@@Toglander you in no other words are an idiot if you think my argument is for more regulation. I am for the FAA enforcing the laws currently in effect, so they might not make it harder for the responsible operators such as myself. I don't need the govt to hold my hand, unfortunately there are plenty of people whom do. Look for your self through the hundreds of videos on you tube of people doing really stupid, irresponsible, and selfish things with drones. Each get a ton of thumbs up and subscribers, that makes them money, and entices the next hero to do something even more risky. So now, due to these ignorants, the drones, and cameras, I have paid over 30000 dollars for, will be illegal, or will have to be modified in the next 18 to 30 months. It's because of these idiots, doing stupid , harmful things, I, and yes you, have to pay the FAA to surf you tube, and try to cull these heroes. Because of their idiotic actions, the FAA has decided to let anybody with a smart phone see the exact GPS location of the operator. Which, the drone operator will either have to buy, and have a certified expert install it, and it must also have a no signal no launch module installed as well. You also have the right to simply discard your now illegal drone, and purchase a new drone with the equipment that was mandated already in it. You see, the FAA already knows what drones I have, because I legally registered them, and have a part 107 license. This infers that I must obey the laws, or loose everything. This new rule, will either end up with people getting harassed by total strangers, or drone thefts will go through the roof. Why? because you guessed it, some idiots need the Govt, to hold their hand, and tell them, "no No Jimmy, you can't fly it in the clouds" or where is your drone? what do you mean 3 miles away? you can't see it, but your still flying it? Or don't fly it outside of the neighbor's windows, or over the dam, power plant, or city water res. All these actions are being done as we speak with drones, and a huge damage potential is at stake. So if the FAA doesn't stop them, then soon only Big companies like Amazon, energy, and utility companies will be able to legally fly drones in this country. I am pissed with over reach? you are dam right I am, but I would rather keep what I have, and not loose it due to a you tube hero.

[@TheRoybert]

Thank you for the warning. I am likely going to need to go this direction. Mavic mini footage is pretty spectacular actually.

[@borisparrill]

Right on thanks for the video and information

[@newmonengineering]

Yep FAA has done a number on KZbin channels. Any video that promotes their channel is considered advertising and is therefore a business aka part 107 is required. Good job taking the test!

[@06ridyn]

That’s why Dji just let the mini 2 out. By passing the faa registration. Hell yeah.

[@302f150]

Other countries have started amending law's to include sub 250g drones in all laws if they have a camera and/or autonomous capability. I'll be surprised if the faa doesn't follow suit

[@pavelbuga73]

UK is amending laws this december for ALL drones with camera no matter the weight

[@xdgs567z]

How did they catch him if he flew a mavic mini which is 249grams and didn’t require registration?

[@DonnyDon90]

@@xdgs567z They are in the internet watching random videos to catch drone flyers violating laws. That's what he said. I think had he not been a KZbinr, he wouldn't have gotten caught.

[@johndeaux9987]

249 grams it didn't help this dude, lol

[@nickpurdy69]

As someone who just got a mini 2 for this stuff this was good to know. I'll look into getting the license first, thank you.

[@noigala]

Good stuff, bruh. My shed some tears listening to your story. 😭😂

[@rogercotton6054]

Even though the Mini is under 250 grams takeoff weight, because you're using it 107 commercial, not recreational, it still has to be registered. $5, no biggie. We had to register all of our Minis, because they aren't recreational

[@BrandonWatkins614]

shouldn't have to though

[@DAlexKablack]

@@BrandonWatkins614 I don't think you do have to, unless you're uploading video. There is a waiver for non commercial operators but that registers it as recreational, maybe for life?

[@mantalissdev]

@@DAlexKablack i think its as long as you aren't shooting scenes for a wedding or real estate. Stuff that you get paid to do counts as commercial. But if you go out just to take cool pictures and videos for your personal Instagram or Facebook account, its recreational.

[@freyjasvagabond]

@@BrandonWatkins614 you should have to until the drone world can show the rest of the world they know basic safety standards and do not need said simple safety regs. Drones are not considered "toys". They are aircraft and considered as such for many valid reasons. Just like there are many valid reasons for ANY pilot to prove to the public that they should be able to fly. Even a remote pilot. Obviously itd be over reach if they made them the same process to be a remote pilot as say a commercial airline pilot, but they dont. Its not like that at all. Its a few hours of educating yourself and then a test to insure you actually know it, and $5.

[@rogercotton6054]

@@mantalissdev Can that IG or FB be monitized? It's so silly now, but if I take my personal drone and pop it over my own roof to look for shingle damage after a windstorm, that's considered commercial use because I'm using it to see if I need to do repair work. I'm using it as a tool, not as recreational fun.

[@JakeTechReviews]

good info, I only have added a single drone video when I did my "unboxing" but didn't realize using youtube I would be required to get a license. I guess I better look into it soon before I begin uploading footage I been doing here and there.

[@wilphotosafarinc9995]

You would only need a license if your KZbin made money through advertising or merchandise. To fly recreationally you are ok. Just follow the rules ;)

[@f0t0b0y]

Nice work on getting the part 107. I’m studying right now.

[@ExploredPerpsective]

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you got great FAA agents and someone that really wanted to educate you. Thats HUGE.

[@Garth.Official]

I got a call from them once. Here was my only statement: "I don't answer questions." Conversation, over.

[@maridkamuju9316]

I will follow gwhiz, I will never follow this guy that posted this sheep hearding video.

[@DigitalDezinesCEO]

@@maridkamuju9316 Bye then!

[@baddriversofthenorcalarea500]

Citation, sent.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

Governments either tax or regulate everything... In this case it seems they are doing both.

[@DrJohn493]

DoubleTap Gaming drone pilots need to be paying their fair share to operate in the airspace just like conventional aircraft owners have to. If you want to join the club you gotta pay the dues.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

@@DrJohn493 I don't want to join the club. I don't fly in the same space as conventional aircraft. I shouldn't have to pay to fly in my yard or the local park for that matter.

[@DrJohn493]

DoubleTap Gaming yep you sure should, the FAA has had to divert taxes I pay to accommodate drones, you’re a freeloader if you don’t pay to play

[@michaelripple8371]

@@doubletapgaming1189 you don't need to

[@RailFlicks]

@@DrJohn493 Don't think its about taxes! I have a private pilot's licence in the UK and am a drone flyer too. The risk of a drone coming through my plastic wind shield is becoming a very real threat to me and people on the ground when I become incapacitated and crash.

[@henriettawight5216]

I am a private pilot with an instrument rating. You did better on that test than I ever did. My best score was a 90 on the Fundamentals of Instruction. A test required for the CFI rating. Now I too am getting my part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License. Good informative video. Thanks!

[@PairRecVideos]

Nice video Miles!

[@clarkkent6149]

Looks like you headed out pretty far. How were you able to maintain visual line of sight? 107.31. Also, looks like you may have been flying over a moving vehicle during that flight. 107.39.

[@matthewspharler8293]

Superman should know the FAA guidelines. I trust this guy.

[@clarkkent6149]

@@matthewspharler8293 if you have any 107 questions feel free to reach out. Ignorance is my Kryptonite.

[@fitybux4664]

He wasn't maintaining visual line of sight. He was just providing another video for the FAA to prosecute him. (Again.)

[@acreageliving]

i honestly wouldnt be surprised if someone did complain! Someone jealous how fast your youtube channl grew and wanted to stop you! Glad you took the course and defeated the jealous turds! Also glad to see you back. Now you are legal, the guy who complained just f'ed himself even more, because you a licensed and will grow more than ever now!

[@Pacsirta3]

No need to get a complain from anybody , you put a drone video on your youtube channel that is generating income it means you need FAA part 107. I think that's what FAA did in lockdown , just checked if youtube channels with drone footages and lots of subscribers are licenced or not.

[@WonderMan830]

@@Pacsirta3 Yeah I think this is a completely fair process. Kinda shoots down the amatuers and filters the people who actually care about this kind of content. I fully support needing a 107 for ad rev vids on here

[@krisavila6642]

Thanks for this information.

[@schonbuchgams]

Great footage 👍 liked & subscribed, thanks for sharing, grüße Michael from Germany