New FAA Rules for Drone Hobbyists | Laws and Regulations Explained

The new FAA Rules for drone hobbyist/recreational pilots! The new legal regulations 40 second summary link is below. Testing now required for all UAV owners. The beginning of the end for hobbyists? ...Maybe, & I'll explain why. These requirements for recreational UAV owners are closer to part 107 than a hobbyist. In this video I break down the rules laid out by the FAA and what they mean... == 40 second summary of the new rules here: 11:40 == ============ NEW UPDATE 7/2/2019 ============ The FAA just announced the the LAANC authorization system will be available to recreational pilots beginning July 23rd, 2019! A new ALIEN DRONES INSTRUCTION VIDEO showing How to Fly a Drone Near an Airport INSTANTLY is now HERE: https://youtu.be/5eh5KLZqeoI. What does LAANC do? LAANC automates the application and approval process for airspace authorizations in controlled airspace. Through automated applications developed by an FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers (USS) pilots apply for an airspace authorization. This happens nearly real time! More information is available here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange/ I'll do another update soon so stop back to the channel in the near future for more... A Sincere Thank You for stopping by Alien Drones channel! ============ NEW UPDATE 5/23/2019 =========== FAA is stepping up its airports that are now available on the LAANC approval system. Added ~100 airports, even some smaller ones. A really promising first step: https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange/laanc_facilities/ === Original Info === -Links to specific items discussed in this video -40 second summary of the new rules here: 11:40 -Community Based Guidelines for Safe Operation: 2:33 -UAS Map for Controlled Airspace explained here: 4:35 == References to original documentation == Original text of regulation: https://federalregister.gov/d/2019-10169 UAS Maps and Data System: https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com FAA LAANC System: https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/data_exchange/ FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions site: https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html Registering your drone: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone/ *My Equipment: (Amazon followed by Ebay Links)* MAVIC PRO ACCESSORIES: -Platinum Propellers: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2Wf5cWM (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2wsaqir -64G Extreme SD Card: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2JNk3Bi (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2WBId7u -Landing Gear Extenders: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2Wwnn9D (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2EMNyz4 -Polar Pro Polarized ND Set: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2YWWzNu (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2DhLy0Z -Drone Foldable Landing Pad: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/30YqkPF (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2WCZ7CK -Gimbal Clamp/Cover combo: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2Qz1mBT (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2EN5vxo REMOTE CONTROLLER PARTS: -Magnetic Charging Cable: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2HPeFvh (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2GBnSFl -Remote Rt Angle Cable: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2JO0vwC --- Cable I use now: (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2UnDeal DRONES: -DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Pkg: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2WtkyGz (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2EVG251 CAMERAS AND BLOGGING EQUIPMENT: -Pixel MK-7 Wireless Mic: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2Wfe9zl (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2WA1NkO -Sony A6400: (Amazon) https://amzn.to/2EIt7mC (Ebay) https://ebay.to/2wtAfij #dronerules #faa