FAA Announcement

[@mafiafpv3469]

Who else is gonna fly no matter what!!!

[@jamesordwayultralightpilot]

Until we break stuff and need to buy replacement parts and we can't find anything worth buying.

[@sirgeorgioalastrata4104]

Well your name certainly fits well with this comment

[@mapsterfpv4286]

We need to stockpile

[@tstrrtstrr745]

You can buy the parts straight from free countries like China

[@jjmsparky]

@@jamesordwayultralightpilot they wint stop selling the parts. It'll just be illegal to assemble and fly them the way we're used to. This is capitalism at its finest.

[@deimosoverkill]

All the big FPV creators should consider doing a video statement like this, Thanks Drew!

[@TheHouseBlog]

not just the big ones, any of them

[@willwinn8559]

They should hire lawyer's , tons of them .. FAA overstepping ..

[@arnerrvik7586]

DeimosOverkill Hear hear.

[@YogiIrfandi]

Yes!

[@thejackrussellfpv4203]

I'm in the UK but I think if we all pull together we can overturn this, you've got my backing all the way

[@flozonefpv]

same here

[@revertfpv2928]

I’m from Poland but I’m going to do everything to save FPV because we are not fighting for law but for FPV we all know and love

[@apex6487]

Same here brothers and sisters!

[@gavinharper4425]

In the UK don't we need to pass a theory test to get a flyer ID, then pay £9 for a operators ID?

[@jibbajabba4597]

Gavin Harper we do yes, which in itself proves you only know how to complete a form and pass a test, it does nothing to prove flight competency. Hopefully the Americans will kick this for six and throw it to the curb before EASA or the CAA get any inspiration from it, if not then I can only see mass disobedience as being the only way to fly. The EASA regulations coming into force on 1st July are draconian enough for us, we don't need anybody getting any mad ideas to follow the FAA example, so we all need to collectively keep a strong eye on this.

[@turbo2ltr]

FAA's motto: We're not happy until you're not happy.

[@ret737]

Actually it's the govt. motto.🙄

[@jeffbryner5355]

So true

[@vhfgamer]

You can tell how serious Drew is about this. He lost the hair color and eye liner just for this video.

[@felixbaum2180]

True

[@shadowsun199]

thank goodness.

[@SvPVids]

it just got real.

[@calif94577]

I didn’t even notice that but you’re right. I did notice the serious/somber background. 100% understand why though.

[@Tantago]

and airpods

[@dantecusolito8513]

Flite Test is starting a coalition to fight for hobbyists' rights. They are releasing their ideas soon also.

[@torstenvolk521]

Are Flite Test and Rotor Riot coordinating at all?

[@aldenhauser9555]

Dante Cusolito I’m scared that they ar gonna throw us fpv people under the bus. They already have a place that is a sanctioned model flying place so they are probably gonna settle for flying only being allowed in sanctioned fields.

[@paulmccleary6875]

Dante Cusolito comment. Where do I sign up for the Flight Test coalitions ?

[@5zero7RC]

@@aldenhauser9555 I don't think the Flite test guys would do that. They are well aware of the FPV community. But hopefully all of the (potential) CBO's can agree to collaborate. There is no need to divide the community and I don't think any of the (potential) CBO's are actively doing that, though some members of the community are trying to pit them against each other.

[@dantecusolito8513]

Paul Mccleary they haven’t announced yet but they started a new channel

[@Chris_Love]

This is a problem, I´m not US resident but I see where we are going and this shit will spread. Thank you Drew!

[@5zero7RC]

You don't have to live in the US or be a US citizen to submit your response to the FAA. We need people from all over the world to let the FAA know this is unacceptable.

[@Chris_Love]

@@5zero7RC Thanks! I will look into it and do something, just anything so I can say I have at least tried

[@luisangelperez9469]

Rest of the world authorities just copy and paste whatever Easa and FAA pull out of their arses, best to voice to FAA while there's still time.

[@impmeister1]

europe is getting hit harder with bullshit rules. "buying" all this exams because, com'on if you need to do a exam on-line and they don't check if its really you who fills in the answers. And you just state that you did all the necessary manouvres when applying for your license. its not a thing of skill and knowledge. its about money and making it uninteresting for people to use that precious airspace and it starts tomorrow, on the 31ste of December.

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

Remote ID is something I will never comply with The best way to fight this IMO, is Class Action against the FAA as soon as they try to take away our rights.

[@MachineManGabb]

you are doing a really good thing by posting this on your youtube channel, making more people aware of this backstabbing from the FAA, thank you

[@___echo___]

I dont live in the US, but this proposal sounds absolutely ridiculous, I wish you guys the best of luck in fighting this

[@MachineManGabb]

@@___echo___ definitely, a Norwegian here, and seeing the gun and ultralight maned aircraft rules they they have there, this entire new FAA remote id thing seems ridiculous 💩💩💩

[@5zero7RC]

@@___echo___ You don't have to live in the US or be a US citizen to submit your response to the FAA. We need people from all over the world to let the FAA know this is unacceptable.

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

@@___echo___ you should hear some the views on this on Xjet's channel where he is from in New Zealand/Australia.

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

@Sasha Kruse Grim that is not good for any of you there. 🥺

[@jakeboynz]

Hey Drew I'm from Australia and you have my support 100%. Got to protect the hobby no matter what!

[@victoravina409]

this is bad I'm just getting started in this hobby.

[@hunterwright386]

same

[@bjrnjensen3865]

same here :/

[@peppa4772]

Same But a live in Australia so this doesnt effect me for a while

[@andrewlapensee]

It's only illegal if you get caught...

[@ruairidevlin1696]

Same this hobby has been my dream since 2016 and now I’m just starting and the hobby is almost dead

[@michaelortega5185]

Thanks RR for looking out for us. Please continue your efforts and I will from my end.

[@terkish6203]

Dont just start making concessions like " we will just take 200ft" Dont give ground before its even started.

[@parkflyerindonesia]

Hi Drew. I'm a friend of Dave Messina. Eventhough I'm not living in US, you guys have our support. May all the best be for all the FPV hobbyists. Good luck!

[@psopengoo]

Drib thank you! Here in oregon we are banding together as well! We will find a way for this hobby to continue, the knowledge is spreading!

[@Issac_G]

Phil mind sharing some info on this in Oregon. Thanks

[@surfnrob]

I am in Oregon too and fly FPV and commercial. Not good for any of us. Ready to do anything necessary to defeat this.

[@readysetdrone]

Hey Drew - thanks for this video. I really appreciate your approach and tone. The drone community needs to work together on this one and you have my full support. More to follow.

[@gustavvader2207]

Separating a “Drone” (Autonomous flying vehicle) to a (“Quad Copter”) is key. I fly a lot of FPV and I doubt if I’ve ever gone to 200’. I don’t have trees that tall. 75% of my flying is on my ranch. The rest are parks. What the government needs to know is the delineation between a hobby quad copter and a drone.

[@4DCResinSmoker]

100% agree.

[@CaneSugarCane]

They don't care about your imaginary distinction. Never did, never will. 😒

[@Tensho_C]

might as well be called hovering rc cars tbh

[@justadumbfarmer4744]

Funny part is people think regulators are idiots in power. Its those people who are the ignorant naive ones. Regulators know exactly what they are doing so they can have total control over you. Lmfao. Dont you think if they were simply stupid bureaucrats that every now and then they would be giving you your rights back out of pure stupidity. Grow up people.

[@dropbear9526]

I tried over, and over again. To tell everyone this about 2 years ago. Fell on death ears. Now you have Karma JFYI. RotorRiot were one of the main promoters of using the word Drone. I called them out at the time.

[@iandavis5329]

I know I and a lot of my buddies really appreciate that you are making awareness and are actively helping the communities within the hobby. We will stand by your side the whole way. Fight for FPV!!!!

[@sommmathechamp5801]

the fpv hobby has been slandered by social media, we can’t let it destroy us. we love fpv for what it is and want it to continue to thrive.

[@northernflyer5311]

Drew, thank you for this video! Please join with other vendors like getfpv, flight test, race day quads etc. and form a coalition of manufacturers & vendors. This is different than hobbyists, but you certainly have a stake just like we do.

[@turfsmurf2183]

I just contacted my local representative and urged him to watch this video. Took me 10 minutes on my phone. I challenge the next person to do the same.

[@ParticipationTrofee]

100% Outlaw the rest of my days. Piss on em.

[@mattfoley7881]

Mike James FPV - You’ve got company.

[@OhHooey]

I’ll try my best to help, good luck everyone

[@espenchristensen9581]

Thank you, Drew, for taking responsibility and giving us this information. Come on people support this for the future of our hobby.

[@jdd53]

"You can't take the sky from me" ~ FireFly

[@quantumac]

FAA: "Hold our beer, Mr. Reynolds. Yes, this is an Alliance bar. Why should that matter?"

[@Jcarr62]

Please !!!!!!! Keep us updated. Thanks Drew for all you do for our hobby!

[@truefpvblood158]

Thank you drew...chad... And the rest of the the rotor riot team. Greatly appreciate seeing the heartfelt sincerity and the clarity in your message. Hope well all stand together in saving our 😍 for FPV

[@truefpvblood158]

We are all small and insignificant.... However together we are one giant force!

[@truefpvblood158]

A drop of water wont move much but a wave of giant proprtions can move anything!

[@toddspeck9415]

Thanks for making this video Drew. R.C. Is my ultimate passion in life. I don't ever want to stop flying.

[@windowwasherfpv3485]

Mike Lee my new favorite senator

[@Wildicon19]

#FightForFPV Hi Drew, I see what your concern is and I support you 100% on your passion on our hobby as FPV pilots! It is discouraging that the FAA wants to rope the enthusiast in with the commercial use of drones. We are enthusiasts that enjoy our FPV piloting for recreation, and we are not using our quads for deliveries. First off way to small, and no fun at all, unless they want us to power loop the parcel through their front room window! Being from Canada, their is not much I can do to help, however I wish you all the best of luck, and hope the hobby thrives after this issue has passed.

[@EmancipatedSquirrel]

Since this has a privacy aspect to it the Electronic Frontier Foundation would make a great ally for diy drone hobbyists.

[@PBoogerwood]

Great video. What most people don't realize is that this bill and most of those around "unmanned" aircraft is ALL about commercial application and national security. The simple solution (which I feel will be found) is that recreational usage will be exempt with restrictions (e.g. flight range and altitude). Until they differentiate, it will be a challenge, but with proper lobbying, all they need is to insert that terminology.

[@VIKFPV]

Awesome to see this video! ✊🏽 STAND TOGETHER! ✊🏽

[@starshipfpv]

✊🏾 STAND TOGETHER

[@funkydn5403]

Get up Stand up don't give up the Fight Drew...You are FPV I've learn so much while looking your video and it will be so sad to stop Flying, like you i think that FPV is a lifestyle non just a hobby...Thanks to you Bro..stay tuned

[@bigeasymohlere1]

We all need to stick together as a community and make sure we all comment and we all lend our name in support of any and ALL OUTLETS like RR, flighttest, xjet, etc who will be putting together there own proposals to counter the FAA’s

[@quadspeedfpv]

Thank you for making this video drew hopefully it reaches a lot of people we really need to come together and do all we can to stop this from happening this Proposal has the potential to completely snuff out the FPV and recreational RC community in the near future. So please everyone go to the FAA website and comment follow the links below that Drew has included in this video we must have a voice while we still have the choice.

[@229member]

I’ll try my best I just got into the hobby at 13 I think it is very fun and I hope we can still fly and build.

[@bro9654]

Data same for me just got my first fpv race drone and im thirteen to also purchased a pair if goggles thats like 500 bucks dude if saving up for two years and now in sad

[@billyhopkins1199]

Just buy electronics from a different country

[@silverpriest3904]

Were sorry, you wont be able to in the future- as it is to dangerous for the community to allow you in our airspace to whom it may concern Thee FAA.... SO SUCK OUR ///

[@fullthrottlefpv5616]

Glad to see Rotor Riot making a video about this. The more big FPV corporations and pilots start speaking up, the greater the chance that we will still be able to fly.

[@RCOverKill]

The FPV community, and all rc hobbyist needs to pull together on this, and everyone needs put their petty differences aside, and stand unified.

[@trekkifpv1976]

Amen bro i fly fixed wing all scratch builds been dreaming of getting i to quads this would screw us all regardless of how we fly its time to stand together

[@Xplicit_fpv]

Soooooo Agreed. We need 2 save our passion(hobby)!

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

@@trekkifpv1976 next will be anything flown by radio, rubber band powered, or even hand tossed.

[@trekkifpv1976]

@@CrstnJdiKnight dont forget watching leaves blow in the wind even that shall b outlawed

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

@@trekkifpv1976 lol 😋🙊🙉🙈

[@stuartwilhoite8003]

POSSIBLE ACTION: We need to put together an epic video presentation, showing some of the most beautiful videos done to date, interviews of people whose lives have been changed... showcase the passion, the art... Then distribute this to the people who will be deliberating on these regs.

[@corbycustom]

The FAA don't listen to comments. They will do what they want.

[@TheHouseBlog]

Comments alone won't be enough, that's for sure. But they are part of it, so do it anyways.

[@fubar4fpv]

as will I.

[@MetalKnifePunk]

I went back to school and started a new job this past year so I haven't gotten to fly or keep up with things and as I'm getting back into it this is the first thing I find out is happening. I agree that commercial needs regulation but they need to understand hobbies are a thing. Thanks guys for fighting for the hobbie!

[@gnarlyblasterboys4123]

You'll have to pry my newbeedrone brushless whoop from my cold dead hands FAA.

[@storm14k]

Ironically I don't think your whoop at it's weight even matters. Read the proposal.

[@zarekmerchant7432]

@@storm14k that was the joke...

[@DARKSN0VV]

The best way to make the FAA to listen is to present a research on how those new requirements will bring an ECONOMIC impact in the drone industry. Show how much money they would loose from hobbyist and professional races while at the same time providing alternatives requirements that will allow for a happy medium between commercial and hobbyist applications.

[@sjoer]

The perfect setup to fine recreational flyers for everything remotely

[@JohnFSmitheugene]

Great video, Drew, and much needed. For me, it’s clear that the FAA, along with the companies wanting to get into the commercial delivery business, have already made up their minds. They went this way because it’s the least onerous way (for them) to establish the airspace rules for the new age by simply deciding to claim ownership of the airspace between, say .0001 inches and deep space. But we have to realize that shutting down airborne traffic (other than their own) is certainly the easiest and cheapest way to get around the fears people have of drones and other aerial items falling out of the skies and killing them. And the reason that they want to require this special onboard equipment is not just for unmanned Air Traffic Control, it’s also there to drastically reduce the numbers of drones and R/C aircraft in the skies. In fact, that’s the elephant in the room. How can you ensure that there will be only very rare instances of collisions resulting in property damages or injured people on the ground? Well, the zero-cost way of doing it is to get everything out of the air so that UPS, FEDEX, DHL, not to mention Amazon, have it all to themselves. The AMA, I have been told, were able to get exceptions for their members at their chartered fields, but only below 400’ and no more than 400’ beyond the ground boundaries of the field, if you call that an exception. I’m afraid that this war won’t be won with the FAA. The FAA and the delivery folks have been developing that for years; when a rock has that much momentum already, it’s very difficult to get it to change course. In my humble opinion, this has to become an issue that your congressmen/women and senators get involved with. They can apply the kind of pressure that can blast the FAA back to the drawing board on these regulations. But they have to believe that this is something that is important to their constituents and that the FAA is overstepping its bounds. Those are the people who have to be lobbied; your local congressman, your two senators, and your representatives in state legislatures. This “comment” has gone too long already, but it’s important to keep the conversation going if we are to succeed.

[@Simon-xx4wm]

Sad just got me my first real setup with hd3 rapidfire, tbs micro tx and tbs tango, 5 inch quad. But i wont give up and if it is needed i will fly illegally cause i cant live without fpv🙌 fpv is more than a hobby

[@nimbuslayer5142]

I've been flying FPV since 1985. Not gonna stop now! My first FPV bird was a Schluter .60 Champion heli, which I still have.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Thanks for helping people to understand how this can affect us all.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Maggie Hahn wow. That is a perspective I never thought of. :)

[@wilsonyaming8322]

I wouldn't have know about this without you guys. Thanks!

[@Aeroworks540]

not even full scale pilots have to put up with this

[@MrJob91]

but they dont put live at risk. They are always FAA certified so they never crash

[@julianwaters3946]

@Chris Bostrom Gonna go out on a *limb* and say his comment was sarcasm

[@willwinn8559]

@Chris Bostrom they crash under all of the weight of the FAA restrictions .👀

[@blandoon]

What's sad is, this is kind of true. You can build a manned aircraft of your own design, and get it inspected once for airworthiness, and you are OK to fly. You still need a license (above a certain weight limit) but if you fly in uncontrolled airspace you can get by with little or no radio equipment (no ADS-B). This unmanned aircraft proposal, as written, is much more restrictive than that.

[@Thefreakyfreek]

Well thay do it's just integrated in those planes as your navigation stuf

[@jerimiaus69]

Thank you Drew Camden for giving us little guys a voice protecting our hobby and my passion, if you ever find yourself in fort bragg California i can show you the best local spots

[@twin19692]

They will drive us underground sounds like fun to me.

[@quianteswearingen1310]

That's where this started dont mind going back.

[@ExplodingPiggy]

It'll be pretty hard to fly a drone underground

[@jdm724]

0 - 100 ft and im a happy camper. 250 grams and below im a happy camper.. Many options to keep us a happy camper Thanks Drew, you did a good job with this vid, thumbs up 👍

[@alanreid250]

you tried to fly an rc airplane under 250 grams with a slight breeze whilst learning to fly...hardly safe...unhappy camper

[@tristunalekzander5608]

"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." - Thomas Paine

[@loac3106]

I‘m swiss, but i know how hard it can be, we got once chased by the police and sh*t, but you guys got my back

[@Toppe_rHonda]

You are not up to date mate 🙈 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZqthXyOoptkm6M

[@mboiko]

These rules and regulations are being written by a commercial organization (Drone Alliance) who's only goals are Control and Profit. If ALL Recreational/Hobby RC Flying of ANY type totally disappeared tomorrow, they would be quite happy. Most of the people running these organizations are not passionate about the thought/idea or love of flight. They are attorneys, managers, public relations people, etc... passionate about the idea of making money in the new "Drone Economy". They are spending a lot of money through their lobbyists to get the FAA to do what they want. If it means closing down the hobby and all FRIA's and AMA fields in a blink of an eye they would. Because this is about people who want to make money...a lot of money. Non-commercial RC Flying of ANY type is like a gnat flying around their head and through lobbyists...the FAA is their flyswatter. As you can read below their only problem with this FAA proposal is...it's not happening fast enough. "The Commercial Drone Alliance was thrilled to see the FAA’s proposed remote ID rule today - the federal government’s holiday gift to the commercial drone industry. We are still reviewing the details, but upon initial review the FAA’s proposal appears to open the door for expansion of the BILLION DOLLAR COMMERCIAL DRONE ECONOMY here in the U.S. The proposal is comprehensive, covering UAS weighing 250 grams or more as necessary for safety and security. It is performance-based, and therefore future-proofed. One concern we have is the implementation period, which is needlessly up to 3 years. Until remote ID is implemented, the American public will be deprived of many of the vast safety, humanitarian and efficiency benefits of commercial drones. Remote ID implementation will be cheap or even free for most drone operators. We need implementation yesterday, not three years from now. We look forward to filing public comments with the agency and to continuing our work with the federal government to continue to integrate commercial drones into the National Airspace System." But having worked in both Aerospace and the Tech Industry I know how these people think. Personally, I think they're deluded. But the big companies behind them are seeding them with lots of money...so here we are.

[@RCwithAdam1]

This is really great, Drew. Thanks Rotor Riot guys! I really appreciate the level-headedness and no hype you put into this informative announcement. 👍

[@splatkittyfpv26]

Sooo.... Rotor Riot gets bought by Red Cat. To my understanding that Red Cat is in favor of Remote ID. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@Georgewrigley]

I'm in the Uk Drew, and I fully support what you are saying, as I'm sure we will ourselves here be facing this legislation to fpv flight. We ALL must stand together, here, America, rest of Europe and Asia and Australia....worldwide in fact as one droning community United! You definitely have my backing ans support Rota Riot. 👍👍✈️👍

[@SuprDlux]

We're starting an army, and you're all invited

[@lllCAP]

Love everything you said and agree... one issue of concern I do have with the bill proposal from Mike Lee, it gives property owners a solid basis to deny you from flying a spot, whereas currently they can only stop you from being on their property. I could still legally stand on the sidewalk across the street and fly that very airspace legally. I personally would prefer the FAA keeping control of that airspace and excluding us, as builders completely, from the more intrusive regulations...or at least give us a cushion of space to use, whether it be 200 feet or whatever.

[@5zero7RC]

I agree. I think the Mike Lee proposal has lots of issues.

[@JoeStanFPV]

I would like to go on record to say i fully intend on complying to the new rules and will only post my own flight footage recorded prior to the rules taking effect or sharing contents found on sd cards laying on the ground i may happen to find. 🤷‍♂️

[@5zero7RC]

It's a good thing that in 3 years from now I will have enough backlogged video to keep posting to KZbin for another decade or two ;)

[@yannickg6904]

I find SD cards with FPV footage all the time too. Wink wink, nod nod...😉

[@SCFPV]

I see what you are NOT going to do there 😜

[@yannickg6904]

@@SCFPV Say no more, say no more...😉

[@88Nikoli]

Me too , I have so much unpublished footage that I even have footage flying buildings yet to be built !!!!

[@revertfpv2928]

I’m from Poland but I’m going to do everything to save FPV because we are not fighting for law but for FPV we all know and love

[@ShotgunAFlyboy]

This is what happens when you let authoritarians get in charge. "if it exists, then we will have rules for it" is not the American way.

[@Andrew-FKF]

only thing wrong with this vid is no click bait title. this needs more views

[@propdocfpv7971]

FAA is breaking the law...

[@fubar4fpv]

yup, they don't have the authority

[@esaedvik]

Just a notice for a proposition.

[@propdocfpv7971]

@@esaedvik They have no grounds to propose a new rule or law and if they provide the public and Gov with fabricated facts to prove there proposal is warranted that breaking the law! This is a power play and they will never live this one down. Fallow the money behind this proposal.

[@fubar4fpv]

@@esaedvik ur a dumbass

[@4xprops457]

Prop Doc FPV Fuck the FAA!

[@mastafoo886]

Thank you Drew. We all need to work together to beat this.

[@rmhfpv9225]

But Red Cats position is to regulate drones. The mixed messaging isn’t working.

[@redimprezana008]

So much moderation on the FB page too

[@hiker6798]

Very well put together explanation and thanks for the links. They WILL be utilized.

[@mooosestang]

At their core these regulations we be found to be unconstitutional in a court of law, but they will rewrite them and get around it. It's huge government overreach.

[@laytonblance]

Thank you for making this video. You have 100 percent of my support!

[@chrisconner8629]

RED CAT. Hows that going to play in the whole faa scheme of things? Just want to hear it from those in the know

[@redimprezana008]

Profit, RR too, only $ they're interested in now

[@bisart1]

This problem concerns not only the United States. USA sets the tone for the rest of the world on this issue. As your fan, I can say that Russian drone pilots are totally on your side and are following your situation with great attention. I hope FAA will change their minds. We are with you! Stay strong!

[@kbrowne10]

I fly primarily at home. The FAA has no business telling me what I can do on or over my property.

[@edge7074]

But they will!

[@dropbear9526]

Wanna bet? You don't own the sky over your land. At the end of the day, you don't even own YOUR land.

[@wynnfpv]

Thanks for sharing Drew! As a community we can stand and the #FAA will definitely hear us!

[@Shure_Lock]

As a minor flying FPV, this is scary. Even if we retain the right to fly our drones, I feel like theyre going to add a age requirement, or something else that i cant exactly attain.

[@tungsten8290]

One of the most well done responses I've seen so far. Thanks for having a serious, mature take on this.

[@nattyroots767]

When did it come to be that a person born of a womb on this earth could tell another such person that the air was owned by them? Just wondering.

[@Thefreakyfreek]

Sinse we stopped killing each other over who owns what

[@mikeclark442]

Loved this video but I think we all together need to act soon and we need to show the impact these changes will have on the community. Thanks please keep up on the good work.

[@southwestkittyit]

The FAA's proposals are not okay.

[@timbrown9535]

I havent even bought a drone yet. I just found your channel a week or so ago. Looks like a lot of fun and I am planning on building one soon since I do like to tinker. First my vape now this. Merica!

[@felixbaum2180]

Germany: no guns, but ok drone regulations USA: holy shit bro you can't fly this 300g plastic spiderman quadrocopter daddy got you for christmas, but here, have this .500 Magnum, it's not as dangerous.

[@bewing77]

Felix Baum you know we’re getting remote ID in the EU in june 2020 right? And you will not be allowed to fly within about 200 meters of anyone who haven’t given their express permission.

[@opuzlife]

Honestly who cares

[@opuzlife]

I'll fly it anyway

[@hahahano2796]

Germany: We are going to take away all your rights USA:We're only taking away this one currently but don't worry, we'll be back for the rest later You've been so propagandized you make arguments against freedom. It's a shame all the German's with a will to fight were Genocided after surrendering. Allegedly 4M killed, 6M claimed Reparations, and Germans too guilt ridden to see the scam. LOL. You have a receipt for those opinions?

[@JohnFHendry]

@@bewing77 Maybe this 200 meter law should apply to planes that fly over your property... and cars too as they kill people all the time. You could go on for hours pointing out the absurdity in laws created by politicians who care far more about money than safety.

[@letoxicavenger]

Thank you for making this. Just got into the hobby and I would be really bummed if these regulations were put into place.

[@yksikaksikolmen]

Lets go criminal, lets go full pull !!!

[@mountaindewdude76]

Thank you, Drew! Thank you, Rotor Riot! I love flying my fixed wings! I love flying my quads and fpv wings via FPV. I look forward to see what Rotor Riot comes up with to address the FAA's over-reach. I have a 6 year old daughter that wants to begin flying with me. The new proposal would be disastrous for my daughter and I and everyone else that loves FPV. I'm with you all!

[@SCFPV]

R.R has been bought by Redcat, and Redcat wants these regulations in place. They been developing tracking software for drones for a few years now. They ahve a hand in this happening. I love Drew, he was my inspiration for getting into fpv, but I think he's stuck between a rock and a hard place now. I don't blame him personally, but the company he's now an employee of is definitely a problem.

[@mountaindewdude76]

@@SCFPV so, what you're saying is that Redcat falls into the same "bad guy" category as the FAA? I want whats best for the hobby, so I will only support those that support the hobby.

[@SCFPV]

@@mountaindewdude76 Unfortunately yes, at least that's how I see it.

[@mountaindewdude76]

@@SCFPV thats truly unfortunate!

[@aaaaaaaaaassssssssdf]

i just wish they would make an exemption for "hobby grade" stuff, stuff that doesn't fly itsself by gps and whatnot... i wish i could ignore this but getting in trouble with the faa could cost my job...

[@knight907]

In a submission to the regulator in 2017, the Commercial Drone Alliance argued: “For tracking regulation to be successful, it is imperative that any such regulations encompass all but the smallest and most unsophisticated UAS [unmanned aircraft systems] in order to be effective.”

[@kimfromnewyork]

Ditto, hence why I gave up last year , the last thing I need is trouble with the law for flying a fucking toy drone... it's a disgrace what they are doing

[@esaedvik]

It's a hard line to draw what's a "hobby grade".

[@aaaaaaaaaassssssssdf]

@@esaedvik true. i draw the line at something you can hook your phone up to, hold up on the joystick and it flies. any more work i'd call hobby grade

[@grillonlacigale9560]

Stay strong fellow american pilots!! This doesn't concern me, i'm french, and we always have a 10 years delay with US, so i still have quite a few years of enjoying the hobby... You guys need to stand for our hobby! I wish you all the best and luck!

[@wrektum]

I'm telling you: this is a DJI regulation more than an FAA regulation

[@svenhoick2300]

All Canadian FPV pilots need to pay close attention to this as well. I call on all FPV pilots here to send there comments to the senator. What happens in the States will more than likely happen here to us too.

[@silverpriest3904]

This has to do more with your rights as a Land owner- their trying to establish rights above your land on your property!!!! WTF this needs to be stopped

[@KeithWhiteBuildsandCreations]

I been building fpv planes and drones 15+ years. I will never stop, just fly above and beyond there radar.

[@jyunte]

We need to stop advertising it as being bad "for FPV". It's bad for ALL radio controlled aircraft.

[@silverpriest3904]

and land owners

[@pug6871]

He did say at the end that its bad for the whole *rc* community

[@jyunte]

@@pug6871 Yes, but the rest of the message is about FPV. Anyone watching will soon forget that it affects ALL R/C aircraft, since the rest of the information in the video is about FPV. Most people in the R/C community still believe Remote ID affects only "drones", and they don't realize that "drones" = All R/C Aircraft as far as the FAA is concerned. That's why it's important that all of these public service announcement make that point clearly, and frequently.

[@pug6871]

@@jyunte true, but this is an FPV channel, and I'm sure there are videos for the other rc communitys

[@jyunte]

@@pug6871 If only those involved in FPV were viewing this channel, then fine. But videos on this channel are viewed by by many people, not just those taking part in FPV activities. The goal is to get the message out to as many people as possible, and get as many comments as possible on the NPRM. If we continually imply that this ONLY affects FPV, then we are doing a disservice. The message is "this is bad for ALL R/C aircraft, including FPV", and that's the message that needs to be relayed.

[@adamhale6672]

This is so interesting. I am involved in several organizations that use UAVs of all sizes from racing quads to flite test planes, heavily modified aircraft, and capstone teams with 5-10 ft aircraft for educational purposes. I wonder what the plans are of the FAAs plans are. More than just a hobby this is a tool that will be used far into the future for many more uses than we can yet imagine. Large scale flight completely changed the world as we know it. Small scale, unmanned flight is going to do the same.

[@bishopvick6373]

We all know this is nothing about safety and everything about money making corporate interests.

[@Abyss9099]

Bishop Vick EXACTLY!

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

Not only that, the voice of opposition is and has been squashed when this all began. When there was some opposing views it was taken a back seat and was silenced.

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

This maybe to little to late playing out, but i hope not.

[@redimprezana008]

Why do you think RR is here, they want a piece of the $. It's a $ machine now, they're not in it for us

[@JohnFHendry]

Yes... it's obvious no criminal is going to obey these new laws... while police in America are allowed to commit all types of felony crimes right on up to murder.

[@BERNHARDHT]

Awesome Video Drew, So Glad you summed it up for me - I support Rotor Riot and its efforts to keep the hobby alive & fun !

[@ThereIsProbablyNoGod]

Nobody realizes, that this should also apply to playing football? A football is way above the 250g limit and can fly quit high in the air? What about that?

[@bryanjansen1456]

Or model rocketry, or kites, or rc hot air balloons, rubber band powered models...

[@joshford]

I live in Southern Africa and I stand with you guys

[@edstar83]

This is going ruin a fun harmless hobby and stump innovation.

[@ninerout399]

Thank a dumbass that thought it was cool to see how high they could fly...

[@jakegarrett8109]

Seth Jeffrey doubt it was them as 30k ft to hit airliners still wouldn’t be that dangerous since they are required to pass the bird strike test where a turkey the weight of a bowling ball is launched from a cannon at a few hundred mph, and the plane must survive. Toys would do nothing, maybe scratch the paint, but really not much (as an aerospace engineer we were required to look at photos where a worker got sucked into a turbine, the engine looked fine but the blood and clumps just got thrown down the plane like a blender with the lid off, like those meat grinders will suck up birds and toys without batting an eye!).Then fireworks are still legal to shoot here any day without permit or license (so recently on New Years a bunch of drunken idiots were shooting 500 gram explosive rockets into the sky), and even though multiple deaths and billions in property damage is caused by fireworks they are still legal... my coworkers (civilian) have military night vision scopes on suppressed rifles for hog hunting (same dude even had a machinegun until his wife made him sell it, but he still rents a helicopter with a .50 cal belt feed for shooting hogs purely for fun). Actually a large portion of them have silencers and some multiple like that one dude had 7 silenced weapons! You know what it takes to get a silencer legally? $200... Then it magically becomes safe according to the government. If that’s not bribery I’m not sure what is, at least other countries they are more open to bribes and don’t lie about it, but then we’d have honest politicians and we just can’t have that!

[@gattmolson]

Mike Lee is on fire right now, dropping a truth bomb on the drone assassination briefing and proposing a great law to save our hobby. THANK YOU MIKE LEE!