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FAA Grounds Local AP Business

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  1. Steve Maller

    Steve Maller UAV Grief Counselor

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    Dammit. :(

    http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/03/14/faa-grounds-local-aerial-photo-business/

    BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (WCCO) – Charles Eide and Mike Danielson have been flying radio controlled aircraft since they little kids growing up in the same neighborhood.​

    As adults they formed a business, sharing a love of video production and photography.​

    Soon, they discovered their hobby could merge with their business, which took a huge leap when they began taking on aerial photographic work.​

    By mounting stabilized cameras onto the bellies of the drone aircraft, Eide and Danielson can offer customers a bird’s-eye view of anything from construction sites, to city attractions, to real estate listings.​

    “It helps sell houses, which is really in my opinion a huge economic impact in the Twin Cities — helps houses move faster,” Eide said.​

    Business was booming, until a call came from the Minneapolis office of the Federal Aviation Administration. They were simply told to ground their commercial use of the aircraft. Turns out, current regulations don’t allow unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes.​

     
  2. Josh Lambeth

    Josh Lambeth Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I saw this too...
     

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