Will do WIMUSKY
Yes southkogs the 3 is very cool, my buddy has the 4. These things are so advanced in features yet so easy to fly. Mine doesn't connect to an iPad to fly like his 4. His can select way points on a map to fly to automatically. The FPV and photography are amazing.
RC airplanes are much harder to fly that the phantom drones. You let go of the sticks and they stop and hover. Practically fly themselves.
FCC......I don't need big brother watching me.....on second thought, if something goes awry and the thing flies off, a registration number can help get it back. Maybe... Lol.
You must register with the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration. Not the FCC - Federal Communications Commission.
And it's the law; not an option. Penalties for failing to register can be severe.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/faqs/
Why do I need to register my UAS?
Federal law requires that all aircraft (which includes UAS and radio/remote controlled aircraft) flown outdoors must be registered with the FAA and marked with a registration number. UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds may register online at
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/ or by using the legacy paper based registration process. The weight limit includes everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft at the time of takeoff.
Do I always have to have my Certificate of Aircraft Registration with me while flying my UAS?
Yes. You must have the FAA registration certificate in your possession when operating an unmanned aircraft. The certificate can be available either on paper or electronically.
If another person operates your UAS, they must have the UAS registration certificate in their possession. You can give them a paper copy or email a copy to them.
Federal law requires UAS operators to show the certificate of registration to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer if asked. You can show it electronically or show the printed certificate.
Is there a penalty for failing to register?
Failure to register an unmanned aircraft may result in regulatory and criminal penalties. The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500. Criminal penalties include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.
There is no one-size-fits-all enforcement action for violations. All aspects of a violation will be considered, along with mitigating and aggravating circumstances surrounding the violation. In general, the FAA will attempt to educate operators who fail to comply with registration requirements. However, fines will remain an option when egregious circumstances are present.
