[TriLUG] Fwd: IEEE Robotics/Automation - Flying unmanned aircraft in North Carolina

[Greg Brown]

Any chance this will be recorded and uploaded somewhere?  I'd love to
attend but have class tonight 6 - 9 pm.


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:11 AM, R Radford <rradford at mindspring.com> wrote:

> This is not really a Linux post, but it is at least as on-topic as BBQ and
> vi/emacs discussions, and thought that many in the list would find the
> topic interesting.
>
> The meeting is tonight, so sorry for the short notice, but if the idea of
> flying unmanned aircraft (think hobby quad and hex copters) intrigues you,
> then this should be a good presentation on what you can legally do in NC.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Rodney Radford <ncgadgetry at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 10:30 PM
> Subject: IEEE Robotics/Automation - Flying unmanned aircraft in North
> Carolina
>
> Have you:
>
>    * recently purchased a quadcopter, or considering it?
>    * seen the videos of quadcopters flying in fireworks and think that
> can't be legal?
>    * considered using a quadcopter for taking real estate photos for a
> little cash on the side?
>    * wondered about the legal regulations of flying it in North Carolina?
>
> Then come out to this month's IEEE Robotics and Automation meeting (Monday
> night, August 4) for  an interactive discussion on who can fly and what can
> be flown in North Carolina as the law now exists.
>
>        https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/27311
>
> We will look at the current and proposed law including North Carolina law
> and the to be proposed federal regulations. We will discuss when and where
> will Certificates of Authorization might be required. Does it matter if I
> am flying for a hobby and fun or for commercial purposes? What limitations
> might apply? Can I fly for agricultural purposes? Will I be required to
> have education or training?
>
> We will discuss these questions along with many others. If you would like
> to submit questions ahead of time, please email me directly at
> jrvann at vannattorneys.com
>
> You can sign up for the meeting at the link below:
>
> https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/27311
>
> While signing up is not a requirement, it does help us know how much food
> and drink to provide for the meeting, and let's us plan for the correct
> size room.
>
> Thanx - hope to see you there!
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