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

[R Radford]

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!