The Drone Valley Podcast

Can you legally shoot down a drone flying over your yard?  Many homeowners wonder about their options when a drone appears to be invading their privacy. This discussion covers the legal reality of interfering with aircraft and why taking matters into your own hands can lead to serious federal consequences. Understanding drone laws is essential for any property owner concerned about unauthorized flight. While it is frustrating to have a drone hovering near your home, shooting it down is treated as a criminal act against an aircraft. I explain the risks involved and what steps you should actually take if you feel your airspace is being violated. Knowing the limits of drone regulation keeps you on the right side of the law. Subscribe for weekly tech and gadget breakdowns, and let me know in the comments if you have any questions about local aviation rules. Drone Valley Website – http://www.dronevalley.com Drone Valley Podcast - https://dronevalley.podbean.com/ Drone Valley Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/dronevalley1 Drone Valley Newsletter - http://www.dronevalley.com/newsletter.html Drone Valley Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/dronevalley

The current ban on DJI drones is impacting hundreds of thousands of fliers in the United States. Currently, DJI is prohibited from importing nay new drones, which limits fliers options. In this short podcast I explain the current situation and how it all started.

With the current ban on DJI drones, some fliers are worried that the government can one day disable their drones. In this short podcast I answer the question about this being possible. Thanks for tuning in!

There is a lot of confusion right now over the current ban on DJI drones. In this podcast I explain that it's still a great time to buy a DJI drone and start flying. All of the current models are exempt from the ban and allow you to enjoy an incredible hobby.

Can you pass your Part 107 drone test without using an online class? In this video I explain the pro's and con's of paying for an online class and how they might help you to easily pass your test.

ND filters can help you capture the best possible images, but do you really need them? In this episode I explain what they do and why you might want to use them.

One of the most popular questions we get is - "Can I fly my drone near a radio tower?". In this episode I explain the dangers and how these massive towers can affect your drone.

If you're new to flying you might be wondering if it's better to start with a camera drone or an FPV drone. They are both a ton of fun to fly but deliver a dramatically different experience. In this episode I explain the pros and cons of both drones to you can make the best choice.

In this episode I explain several ways you can make a decent living flying your drone.   Watch the full episode here - https://www.tiktok.com/@dronevalley/video/7679924497104899359?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7671367047867106846

DAA Website - https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/ Comments Link - https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/fcc-take-action-2/    The FCC added a new regulatory proposal to the Federal Record, which provides for 30 days of public comments to be heard before a final decision is made. This new regulation would further ban the sale or distribution of any drone in the United States that includes LIDAR, Thermal Imaging, Swarming Technology or Aerial Delivery of liquids (Crop Spraying). This immediately affect the DJI Air 3S, Neo 2, Avata 360 and the Mini 5 Pro. The links above take you to the form you can use to submit a comment to the FCC letting them know that you oppose this regulation. Please take a minute to do this today so we can try and stop the draconian regulations that are affecting our hobby. Thanks for watching and please let me know if you have any questions!