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Re:Lake fire grew after private drone flights disrupted air ... by zaroth on Friday June 26, 2015 @01:48AM (#9782682)
Is the simplest solution to just require transponders and a sales registry for drones above a certain weight class? 4' wingspan is a serious drone, and I think it's reasonable for all aircraft that big to have tail numbers and transponders.
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Re:Lake fire grew after private drone flights disrupted air ... by flashman on Friday June 26, 2015 @02:17AM (#9782734)
Not saying I disagree, but model aircraft don't require tail numbers or transponders - in fact the FAA "may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft"[1] that meets certain criteria - so what makes drones special?

Larger drones could go over 55 pounds weight, and that might permit the FAA to require vehicle registration. But that's beyond the scope of my knowledge.

[1] https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Sec_331_336_UAS.pdf

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