I currently wear my remote pilot license as a lanyard badge whenever flying and I've actually considered getting something like "I'm an FAA licensed remote pilot and I'm not breaking any laws" printed on the back of a jacket to wear while flying. The complete ignorance by the general public regarding drone flying is astounding. Love your channel Ken, you're a good egg!

Does the misinformed member of the public get a letter? Maybe just to let them know what they thought was illegal or a violation of regulations was in fact perfectly legal and compliant? I'm not sure why you, the person who has done nothing wrong, needs to receive two certified letters, three emails, and several phone calls.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

I do believe that "Mr. Spazzy-pants" gets a notice of how the complaint was resolved, yes. (Hopefully, that will be the end of it.)

@MartinRodgers2255

7 жыл бұрын

candlstudios I agree if you get a letter saying you are within regulations & not doing wrong. The person whom complaint should get a letter also regarding the regulations and that THEY were wrong.

@Jpilgrim30

6 жыл бұрын

Martin Rodgers it should also state that if they keep lodging complaints just for the sake of lodging complaints then they’ll be charged for wasting taxpayer dollars.

@mrmotofy

6 жыл бұрын

One can also do records requests to get info of complaint...there is info no matter what they say. One may have to dig a bit. If they continue to make baseless complaints harassment charges or something similar can usually be filed.

@AngryHybridApe

6 жыл бұрын

candlstudios Nope. I haven't got one yet. J/K 😜

Thanks Ken for having our back on this. First and foremost it is fun to freaking fly. This ole world will have people that will not understand no matter how its put to them. Thank you FAA for helping our Friend Ken out. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA, Best wishes for the next year.

Just passed my Part 107 yesterday and now waiting on my certification. Thanks for mentioning that you need to re-register your bird as Part 107 on top of recreational. Looking forward to more of your drone videos 😎

At first, I found your videos annoying, but you won me over. Funny and informative. Thanks for taking the time to put this all together. Great job!

@jason401.

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! Just a cheerful dude

@jason401.

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexramz1515 what about it?

And here it is the Helicopters fly low here for some reason. Here the airport is 15 miles away. I should complain about that. I'm in Canada .

Thank you for sharing! Good review of the fact, and thanks for keeping this video concise and to the point, something often lost in videos of this type.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

Awesome clarification. Looking forward to my first letter. ( as long as its like yours ) HAPPY BORFDAY DANA!!!!

“Oh look there’s a harmless law obeying drone flying next to a radio tower that isn’t even mine! Lets report it!”

That's called Getting Your Ducks in a Row. By the way, aren't you close to the Line of Totality on August 21st? We are all expecting something awesome, drone-wise.

@MagnumVideos

7 жыл бұрын

I hear you. The little town of Marshall, MO, where my wife grew up, has dedicated an entire website to the event with special concert planned for that night and they're even charging for parking in state and county-owned parks. Take advantage of natural events every time you can, I reckon.

@byrysh

6 жыл бұрын

No its called kissing the ass of governmental beurocrats out of shear convenience.

As Always love your videos.. thanks for what you do.

THUMBS DOWN GUY HERE. Love the shows. Like bad comedy meets a train wreck, but i keep watching.... Thank you !

@KenHeron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud! A thumbs up for you sir. 👍

Ken, thank you for the work you do. Besides being fun to watch, your videos are educational. ALL your videos that are watched by young people, walk away a little smarter without knowing it, because of them. Whomever is complaining about you is a fool with no life. They obviously have nothing going on in there own life so they picked you and now have a cause to live for. God forbid, they complain about and fight for human rights, animal cruelty, human trafficking or any cause where there complaints may have a positive affect in this world where we all must live. NO, they picked on a man flying a toy helicopter. (sorry, I know its not a toy but for better affect I used the term). Please keep up the good work. The fool or fools that are complaining about you, hopefully will be schooled on what truly matters in this world. Will finally grow up and find something, anything where there complaints will make a difference. I will be looking for future videos from you!!! Sincerely, from a fan, Ed😎

Happy Birthday Dana.

great vid, I do have to ask though as of today have any of these laws changed. Can a non 107, (just someone like me that is registered as hobby only with FAA) still fly their drone there like that with no problems just for my vids and pics and not for commercial use or is only 107 allowed like that? thanks for your great vids, I enjoy them

Good for you sir !! I agree as aggravating as the FAA can be, I am glad they are there for us. All of us.

Happy Birthday Dana!

So just to make sure, if you aren't flying for commercial purposes you're now no longer required to register yourself or your drone? Just trying to make sure because I'm not seeing that anywhere else on the net.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

That's correct.

@mruler360

7 жыл бұрын

Ken Heron Awesome! After all, wouldn't want to fly an unregistered drone! 😅

@BrianPhillipsRC

7 жыл бұрын

Ken Heron - I understand that this has happened, but has the FAA actually acknowledged the results of the federal case yet? To my knowledge, they're just more or less ignoring it. Do you know?

@JohnFHendry

7 жыл бұрын

X-Jet pointed that out a month ago and I just lust looked at the FAA's web site via thedroneauthority.org/drone-regulations/ and it still says: "effective December 21, 2015 all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) are required to be registered with the FAA" and therefore I MUST register my "drone" if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and cites Public Law 112-95, Section 336 - Special Rule for Model Aircraft FAA Interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft... So I looked up who "The Drone Authority" is and learned they are no "Authority" at all and just some organization making money off scamming people by charging $25.00 to register your 251 gram drone with the FAA for 3 years. See: thedroneauthority.org/register/ Todays date is July 4th, 2017 BTW and it still says: "If you fail to register your drone, you could be subject to civil and criminal penalties, including fines of up to $250,000 and/or up to 3 years in jail." They claim to assist drone pilots prepare for the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test for commercial drone operators while at the same time they still claim everyone must register with the FAA while charging money to do so showing a dishonest money making business in effect willing to lie as they have had double ample time to post the truth by now. Most people will say and do anything for money and that's not good for the RC hobby under attack. Honestly the only reason IMO you can still buy a "drone" is there is so much money involved and everyone is trying to get a piece of it. www.onlinedroneregistration.com/recreational-drone-registration-packages Is another website doing the same scam except they offer a frickin 9 yr registration package for $36 dollars unless you pick "express" for $39.00. www.onlinedroneregistration.com/‎ is yet ANOTHER FAA Drone Registration site and clearly states "Drones Over 0.55 Pounds Must Register. Takes 5 Minutes. Start Flying Today!" www.drone-registration.net is also another FAA Online Drone Registration "service" scam but they offer a free "FAA Compliant Label with FAA Registration. Fast & Easy." Getting robbed is usually fast and easy in the right neighborhood... The FAA obviously is aware of this ongoing scam but just to be safe in stating it I went to the FAA's own website again at registermyuas.faa.gov/ and sure enough it still says "You need to register your aircraft if it weighs between 0.55 lbs. (250 grams) and up to 55 lbs. (25 kg)" and AND Joeblow had no problem registering his fake drone until "his" credit card # was needed. So take a good look at the people involved. "Drone Authority" and all these other FAA Registration scam web sites need to be sued and shut down as we need honest people driving where we go from here... and as much as I hate to say it that includes the FAA itself as well that is OBVIOUSLY now disobeying a Court Order and the Will of The People through their own Congress. Mind bending is a new game replacing Law and Order and the trolls in use playing with e-motion know it well after being trained in the art of deception using the symmetry of language.

I love you're videos, I can see yours video 24 /7 and never get tired 🙏🙏

@KenHeron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!🤓

Thank you for your Spence of Humor you put into your videos.

Nice one Ken, seems you and Bruce over in NZ are getting the nerdy haters

Just freaking hilariously

@TMPreRaff

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Wiedemann You're freaking? Hilariously?

ohh man, my afternoon got so much better after watching this. Thanks!

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Chip!

Happy Belated or early Birthday Dana since I am just now checking out this video. Great job Ken! The FAA keeps us all safe.

I posted a picture of a drone flying with a beer attached to it (DJI Phantom, that's about all I know) to my Facebook. I had someone completely lose their mind on me. They said they were going to get me thrown in jail, they were contacting the FAA, and I was being childish. This was back in July. Here's the weird part- They must have completely and totally glossed over the fact that I was not the one flying the drone. It wasn't my drone. It wasn't my phone that took the picture. It wasn't me that took the picture. The picture wasn't taken in the USA. The drone was, obviously, also not in the USA. The picture was sent to me by someone else, in another nation, and I just posted the picture to my Facebook. And- I am telling the honest truth here (seriously, I really mean this)- up until just last week, I had never so much as touched a drone. I still haven't flown a drone that costs more than $50. So I wonder what that complaint looked like to the FAA? It's also important to note that the person that went off on me is in his 40s and still lives at home with his mom, and mom buys everything for him.

@KenHeron

6 жыл бұрын

+StaticImage Haaaaa!! I had one of those over 40 still living at home in his mom's basement with a bunch of cats people after me as well! You have nothing to worry about. Some people just need to flex their idiot muscle. If they really tried reporting you to the FAA, I GUARANTEE nothing will happen. The FAA would have a good laugh at the idiot's expense. Put any were you might have about this behind you and go have a nice, ice-cold beer!

@StaticImage

6 жыл бұрын

What my main question is is this- I hadn't even touched a drone at that time, so if this guy reported me (he knows me well enough to know where I live, but you'd also think he'd know well enough to know that this was from another person in another country altogether, but I digress), how would he even report it? Report it as a guy with no drone who posted a picture of something he didn't like? If so, I just hope that he got a nice reply from the FAA about how he shouldn't waste their time. But the picture was impressive... it was taken at the very last possible second, so it doesn't show much, but it looks to me like someone tied a beer bottle to the skids on a Phantom and flew it to somebody else. I've been to the area where it was taken a few times since then, and I keep my eye out for this, hoping they'll do it again, but they never do :-(

@AquaTeenHungerForce_4_Life

6 жыл бұрын

StaticImage I think the bigger question is, why do you allow this nosy neighbor to see your FB posts? 😂

@ronmerkus5941

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 thats priceless

@ronmerkus5941

5 жыл бұрын

That must have been one of those Amazon Drones that deliver lol lol lol

Wait, there are Flight Standards District Offices??? Just another awesome way my tax dollars are hard at work. Wonder what Inspector Rocky Davidson's salary might be? Funny, but sad post, Ken. Keep up the great vids.

@patriotsfan1236

6 жыл бұрын

Donnie Baseball fsdo do alot. Espically for actual aircraft. What do you mean hard at work.??

@thomasasix8477

2 жыл бұрын

Why are you wondering? He is a government employee, his salary is posted online.

Just saw your video...Loved it. Keep up the good work.

Love this channel had to sub, thanks for being informative and entertaining

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! Welcome.

see ... Friendly Aviation Advisors ... I work with them every day with my real job. Part 121 pilot / APD instructor. They really are there to help.

@JohnFHendry

7 жыл бұрын

Agree... it's their Boss at the top you need to worry about.

@planedr

6 жыл бұрын

Bwahahahahahah, that's a good one.

If you're a part 107 certificate holder you will have to re-register.. that is until a court decides that part 107 is still regulating model aircraft.. whether you are being compensated for footage or not, if you aquire the footage from a model aircraft, it is outside the scope of the FAA'a authority. they regulate Aircrafrt operations and their activities within the airspace system. They do not have the authority to regulate commerce as is pertains to model aircraft.

Hey Ken, absolutely LOVE your videos! Your knowledge and sense of humor make every one of them fun to watch. On a side note, I'm interested in getting my Part 107...I've been flying drones for 5 years, and am ready to "take it to the next level", any advice on any online tutorials or classes that you'd recommend? I'd greatly appreciate it. Keep up the great work!!!

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory! Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel. RemotePilot101 has helped me greatly: remotepilot101.com/ Enter: Heron18 and get 30-percent off. --Good luck!

Best ever! I really appreciate your amazing work ! Thank you!!

@KenHeron

6 жыл бұрын

You bet Philip! Glad to help.

F the haters let keep it up, Ken.

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

FAA is supposed to delete two regulations for every one added. Trump supposedly introduced this new requirement. Is the FAA following these new guidelines.

Great video, big help. Educational

I have to say that you are hilarious! I love your sense of humor. I have only seen a few videos and have recently developed an interest in drones, but have yet to purchase one. I look forward to watching more! Be safe and can't wait to see your next video!

I'm still waiting for my $5 bucks back

@BrianPhillipsRC

7 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! What about my certified letter of apology!?

@GBLynden

7 жыл бұрын

Brian Phillips Yeah buddy!

@capecoddrones8831

6 жыл бұрын

Same, probably will never get it.

Great video, but I disagree with the comment at 3:48. So do the vast majority of other pilots.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@JohnFHendry

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Although there are nice people at the bottom to communicate their feelings with the public the fact remains deception and violent brute force is Natures greatest tool of change, and used together usually works well to allow the strongest and smartest to survive in a gang... just the way it is. So be careful what you believe as it's hard to fight a pack of animals when caught in the wrong place alone with something they want as other animals will always join in for some table scraps and lie about it. Hard work and intelligence creates Freedom to support Freewill, not wishful thinking people in authority can be trusted. History shows they cannot be trusted and why. Laws that create Order ONLY work when applied top to bottom... just the way it is. Time to reset the game and let bygones be bygones without destroying buildings to start over while there is still time as those facing jail at the top will kill everyone in your family before they allow the US Legal system to work and prevail as they will lose everything and end up in jail themselves so have nothing to lose by taking you with them.

Thank you for this.. You ROCK, I very new to this.. and you have taught me alot of things

Happy Birthday Dana and may you have many more. Thanks Ken, for sharing your FAA letter. Very helpful in many ways. Unfortunately, you can't please all of the people all of the time.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Very true Emmett. --But I'll keep trying!

😂 the video has one dislike! Lmfao

@OOOHBILLY

7 жыл бұрын

Capitan Bastos probably the person that called and reported him to the FAA

@cardboardguy1444

7 жыл бұрын

Single Dad Sew lol true 😂

@BixbyConsequence

7 жыл бұрын

Hee Haww!~!

@Smarty1171

7 жыл бұрын

Yep

@wordreet

7 жыл бұрын

Got 120 now!!! Facepalm! How can these people even fly RC anything if they mistake the like/dislike buttons all the time?

Never register. #TeamFUFAA.

@donaldmartim6249

6 жыл бұрын

DISLEX fx FAA has nothing better to do then bother drone people

@AngryHybridApe

6 жыл бұрын

Donald Martim He's a little bitter cuz he's still having trouble flying the balsawood & rubberband jobs. (Here's a tip, DISLEctard...big wings go up front).

you a re a trip! I play your videos at work, self employed. Its like watching a series. Good stuff!

You already know this but Ken....you rock bro. Always love your videos. Absolutely love the humor. You always bring a smile and laughter to my day. Keep flying...you have always made it a point to do your best to fly safe and legally.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment bud.

great video Ken.....as always keep up the great work... loads of love from over the pond in the UK... and a belated happy birthday to dana xxx

Great Info thank you Ken!

Your videos leave me ☺ smiling. You have a great sense of humor!

@KenHeron

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal.

By the way, again, Ken. What's the best way to prepare for the 107 exam? I haven't done much research on it so far. Though you might have some great insight on best practices for passing the first time. I just hope there isn't a "flying test" portion like there is with the drivers license exams.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Best place to learn for the exam: remotepilot101.com/

Happy Birthday Dana, thx to you and Ken for always keeping it light hearted and factual!

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

We are absolutely happy to do it! Nice comments like yours motivate us to keep going.

nice vid -- love your sense of humor....quick question how do I re-register....do I need to modify my current one...or just start over and pretend the old one does not exist ??

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

It's strange. I wasn't able to access my original FAA account, so I had to create a new one. See if you can re-register using your old login and if not, just make a new one. No biggie. Here's the link: registermyuas.faa.gov/

So I'm a little late to game when It comes to drone piloting and stumbled across your video. Laughed so hard it hurt and gave a slight asthma attack. No worries. Definite sub.

@KenHeron

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Samuel thanks! I'm glad you found my channel.

I absolutely love your videos! Happy birthday, Dana!!! We love you too.

The comedy aspect of your videos make you stand out from the rest, makes me chuckle, keep it up fella

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated bud!

Laying in ICU, your videos made my day. I liked, subscribed, and smashed the notifications bell. 😁

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Heal fast my friend! --It can get BORING in there, I know! Check it out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5Ouqq1_pcXAfLA.html

just found your channel today, glad that I did ! Thanks for sharing this info. greatly appreciated. 👍😎 I'm subscribed .

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Great! Welcome, and thanks for subscribing.

Im from Argentina and im recreating and learning from you.. So.. Ken keep the hard work!!!

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, happy flying!!

Just brilliant! Love this one Ken.

Happened on your videos. I'm and old balsa flyer, 30 years. Have enter multi rotor last few years. Love the camera platform. Great videos. Your humor resonates. Stupid people are funny!! Thanks...

@glennmuir5617

5 жыл бұрын

That's why Ken's videos are funny--oh, the irony.

Happy birthday danna.. love when you are on here..

Happy Birthday from South Africa!

Great video, as usual ! Happy Birthday Dana !

Thanks Ken, you put the right perspective on it as always.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Terrific video! QUESTION: Are the fines you refer to for unlicensed pilots or employers of unlicensed pilots federal or state law? Can you give us a link? Thanks much.

Happy B-Day, Dana.... I remember when I was only 56! That was 13 years and 80 ibs ago!

happy birthday and many more. you guys are the best in the videos.

Happy, Happy Birthday Dana ! I Enjoy all your videos Ken. One of my favorites was flying over Dorney Amusement Park in your Road Trip 2 Vlog, Thanks !

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad to do it my friend.

Dana- Hope you had a good Birthday and got a break from Ken! As a local Dallas small time bass player, thanks for wearing the Bass your life... shirt. Yours gets viewed a lot more than mine does! I appreciate the clean wacky fun you guys have together- not much of that out there these days. Please continue!

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Being a broadcaster, I'm hyper-aware that kids have access to all sorts of inappropriate content online. That's why I keep it 'family friendly' as best as i can. Besides, if certain youtubers think they need bad language to be entertaining, they aren't very creative to begin with.

I'm from the FAA and I'm here to help. Scary words.

Happy Birthday Dana, and cheers to both you and Ken for making us smile if not laugh so regularly

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Same to you buddy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA!!! Love the new goggles man. Review soon?! 😂👍🏼

I just became a subscriber for life. GREAT VIDEO!!!

@tavonjohnston

6 жыл бұрын

Keep those alligators down... Stay Jet Flying or in this case Drone Flying - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6Wo2NePZNDeZNY.html

@KenHeron

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so very much my friend! Welcome to the channel.

And that's the reason I subscribe to your channel in the first place because you're funny you always put a smile on my face thank you sir

@KenHeron

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff. I'm so glad you enjoyed that!

i can visually approximate myself always giving a thumbs up

Great video, very helpful! Happy (belated) Birthday Dana! Someday, I'll be a REAL pilot like you...

Thanks for this.

love this comedic yet informative channel

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

Your info is rocking Ken. Keep it up.

Happy Days all sorted out... Good for you Ken.. Happy Birthday Dan....🍻🎂

hi man! can you tell me how it is for the tourists? is it legal to fly a drone without any permission? or we have to register somewhere?

Your sense of humor just earned you a sub.

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

That's great! --Welcome!

it really makes me sad when people are jealous of your success and have nothing better to do than complain about you to the FAA. Such a sad world.. love the video. keep up the videos!

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

Happy Birthday Dana, great video Ken, thanks for sharing.

Way to go Ken. Good to hear that the FAA are happy with your flying. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dana, have a great day.

This video was both funny and informative, defiantly worth a like.

Thnx for info. Thinking about getting a drone of my own.

@KenHeron

5 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Very good my friend. Keep up the good work. Shame that we have nowadays so many that misunderstand our harmless flights. Very good work of reporting the facts. Cheers, Eduardo

Ugh... Gotta love that. Glad it turned out ok for you. Happy Birthday Dana!!!

Awesome video! so you dont have to register your drone anymore? drones like dji phantom 4?

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Go HERE: registermyuas.faa.gov/

Great vid!! Thanks!!

Great vlogs Ken - only just catching up on some of the older vlogs but all of them are fun to watch (don’t want to drone on ... 😉) bought a Mavic air 2 and here in the UK - we have them dudes lol 😆

Am I understanding this correctly that now even if my drone is a little over the .55 weight for it to be registered that now I don’t have to do anything about getting it registered only as long that I am flying my drone as a hobby and nothing else is this statement correct?

Happy Birthday from Woodstock Ct !!

Lol! Great charisma and presentation. This would have made an awesome college professor with your clever and witty banter.

Hi Ken! I have a question maybe you can help me! I'm from Chile and I'm going to the US in a few months and I'm planning going with my P3P (Or maybe selling it and buying with the same money a P4 there, haha) but, as a tourist do I have to register something or I can just fly as far as I do it in the propper places? (I know I can't go higher than 120meters but that's it?)

@JediOfTheRepublic

5 жыл бұрын

Esteban Cuevas you need to educate yourself with the airspace rules for the country you are visiting. Please read through the appropriate FARs to get the information you are looking for. You can also call a FSDO and they can help you.

Happy Birthday Dana from the UK, hope you had a good one!

I love your style and videos Ken. Subbed! Keep it up!

Thumbs up from a fellow drone pilot (and FAA employee!).

@KenHeron

7 жыл бұрын

Hey that's awesome! Thank you!!!

There should be repercussions similar to making false police reports for making bad complaints. The FAA should also not be harassing people for reported legal activity.

Happy Birthday, Dana! Many more!

Do not tell anyone but I'm at work watching this video and laughing a lot ; educational and entertaining.