Today's question is about drone laws for hobby pilots. Can a hobby pilot fly without prior FAA permission in an area with "No Drone" signs? In the worst case scenario, can he simply get away by begging forgiveness?

Our caller, Vikram has come up with a question that many of you must be wondering about. With the passage of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, there are stricter Do's and Don'ts in place for hobby pilots. Vikram is wondering if these strict laws have any teeth to them. Is the FAA likely to take him to task for flying in areas like state fairs with "No Drone" signs?

Tune in and listen to Paul and Rob discuss Vikram's quandary. This show is full of some real world insights that you are sure to appreciate greatly. We share Tips, Tricks and Resources that can help you skillfully deal with any confrontations while you are out flying. Thanks to Vikram for the great question. Fly Safe!

Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/.

Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 10% off. Check them out now!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Become a Drone U Member.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Follow us:

Site - https://thedroneu.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu

Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – //amzn.to/2nalUDH

Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – //amzn.to/2omQatT

Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – //bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Will the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act 2018 benefit hobby pilots and the drone industry?

Learn about our cool sponsor, Fortress UAV

Today's question is about hobby pilots navigating drone laws

Is it easier to ask for forgiveness instead of permission?

Can trade fairs inhibit you from taking off from their property?

Can a hobbyist continue to fly in areas with "No Drone" signs?

Paul cites the example of the New Mexico State Fair which falls in Class C airspace; can a hobbyist fly here?

Can a state fair get a TFR to prevent drone pilots from flying?

Do you need to ask for permission if you are attempting to fly from a private property?

Learn how the Legal Flyer App can help you get permission to take off and land from a private property

Can an hobbyist fly in controlled airspace without prior FAA approval?

Can you take off and land if you are not in controlled airspace?

Will state fair authorities take you to task if you are flying in areas with"No Drone" signs?

Drone U Resources that can help you deal with potential confrontations

Ways via which drone pilots can display authority and squash opposition from the get go