Posted by OldBuzzard on December 06, 2013 at 20:37:52 from (50.51.12.127):
In Reply to: amazon/drones posted by Greenidtz on December 06, 2013 at 19:43:50:
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Nope.
But, FAA regulations do have limits as to how close to the ground and/or structures that aircraft may fly:
1.Anywhere: an altitude allowing a safe emergency landing without undue hazard to person or property on the ground;
2.Over Congested Areas: an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of less than 2,000 feet;
3.Over Populated Areas: an altitude of 500 feet AGL;
4.Over Open Water or Sparsely Populated Areas: an altitude allowing for a linear distance greater than 500 from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure;
5.Helicopters: If without hazard to persons or property on the surface, an altitude lower than in definitions 2, 3, and 4 above, provided in compliance with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.
I doubt that the 'Amazon Drones' would fall under those regulations.
However, you can bet your bippy that there will be regs. in place before that ever goes live.
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