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Guys even though this is a dog wouldn't a part 107 pilot be needed.
Technically ?‍♂️
 
Guys even though this is a dog wouldn't a part 107 pilot be needed.
Technically ?‍♂️
Technically yes with or without reward money it is a part 107 operation. The reward money makes the FAA more likely to enforce, however, it's pretty unlikely they would enforce in this situation.
 
Guys even though this is a dog wouldn't a part 107 pilot be needed.
Technically ?‍♂️
Technically, yes. Because of the offer for a financial reward, there is a possibility for monetary gain, and this would apply to anyone, even if you never locate the canine and never receive the reward. It's only about what the intent of the flight was.
 
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Technically, yes. Because of the offer for a financial reward, there is a possibility for monetary gain, and this would apply to anyone, even if you never locate the canine and never receive the reward. It's only about what the intent of the flight was.
Even if there was no offer of reward it would technically still be a part 107 operation because it is not strictly for recreational purposes but the line does get blurry when you get that close so it would be exceeding unlikely the FAA would pursue.
 
@dirkclod the best use of a drone in this situation would be to flush the dog out and it doesn’t need to fly through the trees to do that. Dogs HATE drones with all their heart and soul so if that dog is out there and can hear the drone it is gonna follow it
 
Technically, yes. Because of the offer for a financial reward, there is a possibility for monetary gain, and this would apply to anyone, even if you never locate the canine and never receive the reward. It's only about what the intent of the flight was.
Thank you I thought it would but wasn’t 100% sure.
@dirkclod the best use of a drone in this situation would be to flush the dog out and it doesn’t need to fly through the trees to do that. Dogs HATE drones with all their heart and soul so if that dog is out there and can hear the drone it is gonna follow it
Hadn’t thought of that but true. ?
 
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Do you really think the FAA is going to crack down on someone helping someone looking for a lost dog? Come on now.
In general, the FAA is more reactionary, meaning that their involvement is only going to come into play if there is an incident or accident. An investigation will then take place, and if regulations were found to have been violated, it would not matter that the flight was in order to locate a lost canine.
 
Do you really think the FAA is going to crack down on someone helping someone looking for a lost dog? Come on now.

Probably not but if there is an incident then the likelihood of some type of reaction is MUCH greater. Just because you most likely won't get cause doesn't make it any less ILLEGAL.

@dirkclod asked if Part 107 is required and it DEFINITELY is required. We can not HOBBY/RECREATE for someone else regardless how altruistic our intentions are.
 
So having thrashed out all the legal niceties and dissected the situation down to microscopic proportions, is there anyone out there that can give this guy a helping hand?
 
Sorry we couldn’t help your kid their dog because I need to follow FAA guidelines.

I’m sorry but some people take this stuff way too serious. It’s a remote control camera not a 747. Im sure you all drive the speed limit too? I’m not saying don’t follow the rules but if you have a tool that can help someone than help them. Use your best judgement.
 
Sorry we couldn’t help your kid their dog because I need to follow FAA guidelines.

I’m sorry but some people take this stuff way too serious. It’s a remote control camera not a 747. Im sure you all drive the speed limit too? I’m not saying don’t follow the rules but if you have a tool that can help someone than help them. Use your best judgement.

My point exactly. Armchair solicitors, you’ve got to love them?
 
Ok im an hour and a half from Kissimmee if they can't find any one closer i can go there tomorrow but there's no way i can get there today
The guy joined, made the post and did see him send someone
a message but hasn’t logged back on. Not to say he isn’t looking back in but he left no contact info. ?‍♂️
Added/ only clue I see if I was trying to find him I would call that resort. They would know I bet. Encore Resort
 
The guy joined, made the post and did see him send someone
a message but hasn’t logged back on. Not to say he isn’t looking back in but he left no contact info. ?‍♂️
Added/ only clue I see if I was trying to find him I would call that resort. They would know I bet. Encore Resort
Ok thanks
 
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