Rant: FAA criminalises FPV and the RC plane industry in the USA

What do this week's announcements by the FAA in respect to RC model aircraft and FPV flying mean for those who enjoy this hobby in the USA?

Well it means a ban on real FPV flying and any form of RC product development in the USA for a start!
In this rant, I address the issues and show how it is very clear that the FAA do not fully understand the problem they are attempting to address with this announcement.

I also point out the huge rift that appears to be developing between former "best friends" the FAA and the AMA.

If you're a US citizen or resident then you now have less than 30 days to have your say in respect to these changes and I strongly suggest that you do. Here are some links you should be aware of:

The FAA's new interpretation:
http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/...

The AMA's response:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/FA...

The place to submit your comments to government:
http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDe...

Discussion thread on FPVLab.com:
http://fpvlab.com/forums/showthread.p...


And thanks to the folowing YouTube channels for allowing the use of their video in this rant:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Blackout...
https://www.youtube.com/user/BMSWEB

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