• Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works
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    8 days ago

    Getting clearance from ATF is taking control.

    This reminds me of the “I can do whatever I like, as long as my wife lets me” joke. If you’re following instructions from ATC, it’s their airspace, and you’re just using it.

    Also, you don’t seem to have understood what I’m saying. The drone may be capable of flying higher, in fact they almost certainly are, but you’re not allowed to.

    • Cethin@lemmy.zip
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      7 days ago

      but you’re not allowed to.

      Us? Yeah, no shit. Them? Yes, they would. Given the pilot is qualified and cleared with the FAA, and coordinates with ATC. Hell, they already do this. Have you ever seen the signs on the highway that say your speed may be monitored by drones? This isn’t even new technology.