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The FAA has introduced new laws that will attempt to regulate all “Unmanned Aircraft Systems”(UAS).
🔹Problem of Categorization🔹
This new law lumps together all RC Aircrafts together under one heading of UAS. This means it treats traditional RC model aircrafts the same as drones.
This grouping is problematic for many reasons. Drones and traditional RC aircrafts are very different. They fly differently, have different needs and have very different ability and function.
By grouping them all under the same heading, it will destroy traditional RC model aircraft.
🔹Problem of Identification🔹
In order to control every single flying object in the US, it will require remote identification equipment. This technology does not exist and will take time and resources to develop. It will make older models illegal to fly.
🔹Problem of FAA Approved Fly Areas🔹
The new FAA law proposes that older crafts can be flown at approved areas, however, does not specify where they will be or how they will be chosen. Additionally, it mandates they are “club” related, but again does not define who is eligible though does state past clubs are not immediately approved.
The idea of limited approved spaces will severely hinder if not eliminate flight for traditional RC aircrafts.
