I enjoyed that SO MUCH, Casey. I’ve always loved your drone footage. I think you have a real talent for it. The Statue of Liberty shots were wonderful.
This episode was so much fun to watch as it was shot so damn cinematographically good. Good vibes, entertaining, great photo perspectives... makes me wanna fly my drone instantly. I absolutely share your passion for this unknown flogging objects :-D cheers from Germany
Why don't you get the FAA part 107 Cert. It only costs $150 and takes a couple days of studying to pass test. Claiming to be a hobbyist when your job is video production is a stretch.
Say someone in the USA made a drone video and monetized it on RU-vid without a droning license. What would happen to them? Do you need a license to monetize drone footage?
Obviously Casey sees something in Dan to keep him around. And if you can't tell, the 368 vlogs have been improved dramatically from before, when it was just Casey doing everything. Where are your videos?
Ahh I see! If Casey is handling the camera and the other guy is piloting the drone (as long as the other guy has his license) then it is totally legal (or if Casey operates the controls under a “licensed” pilot’s supervision). Nicely done, the quality of that drone is outstanding.
Except that the commercial pilot declared on video that it was a hobbyist flight. The FAA takes that declaration seriously. In the same manner that a pilot who holds an FAA 3rd class medical but declared a fight all be conducted under Basic Med rules can be violated for violating those rules even if they don't violate Class 3 provisions. Raphael Pirker's case changed the landscape of this dramatically and Casey ought to be very cautious of operating without a clear understanding of how this stuff is done legally.
The point is that if you're doing any commercial work it's best do get your part 107 certifications and know the laws well. I did a city scape shoot in Columbus 2 years ago, before my 107 training. I happen to be a commercial airplane pilot so I have a commercial qualification to fly for hire but because I was shooting for a non profit film I flew as a hobbyist and it was straight up hold for 5 minutes slow pan and straight down twice. All below 300 feet. I called ALL heliports in the affected area to notify and Ohio Medflight. Took an hour to do that. For 5 minutes of footage, 5 seconds of which was used. That is what can be involved in doing this legally. Had I been 107 certified and declared commercial purpose would not have had to do all that.
Further, there is a reason we do this. I was in a Blackhawk in Kosovo in 2005 and we missed a German Luna drone by 30 feet once. It's pretty big and we didn't see it till it was just 200 feet in front of us. You fly that DJI inspire into the rotor system of a helicopter and I can assure you that the FAA will be the least of your concerns. We're you monitoring the Hudson River CTAF 123.05? Did you announce intent around the Statue of Liberty? Just saying. Awesome video! But seriously Casey, do this correctly and be very cautious about what you assert on camera.
Really great video and thankfully you didn't loose that drone. Amazing pics and fab tips on what to do when droning which is really important. How much time do you get to land when it beeps that the battery is lowering?
Dust on the sensor: Hey Casey, good stuff as always. I am not sure about the technicalities of flying the drone "legally" but since the drone is new and no one seems to have mentioned it (I did not read the 2,164 comments), there seems to be some dust on the sensor, lower left side. Hopefully, it is something you can blow out or it may be on the lens, but if it is not I would bring it back to B&H so they can professionally clean it. Awesome drone & footage. Cheers, J
Just make sure you hold it by the arms that come out of the body whenever you go from or to travel mode. The dragging of the landing gear on surfaces weaken the epoxy overtime, so always hold it with your hands to avoid this friction and torsion on the landing gear. Do the same when adding or removing the batteries. This practice will protect the landing gear. Also, for the X5S watch out for the 25mm lens from Olmpus, many of them have a very soft left side. You may not like the actual range on this one as it is far less than that of the Mavic Pro and P4P. Overall one of the best drones on the planet.
Litchi can run on the Crystalsky via Amazon app install. This allows single operator to fly and captures great shots. Also, Spotlight Pro is an incredible feature.
Hey Casey, there's something wrong with your drone. There's a huge blob on the image, either from dirt on the sensor or from a crack in the lens. Pretty noticable. You should return it for warranty.
If this video is monetized, you're not flying "recreationally". The FAA calls this "In furtherance of a business" and could fine Casey if they wanted to. I don't agree with this policy. --Just letting you know about it.
I agree with Ken. They may be ok if they didn't post it on RU-vid since Casey makes money off of these videos. Looks like from Airmap they were ok as far as airspace.
Even if you ignore the RU-vid monetization piece, he specifically stated “368 is investing in some aerial hardware today” which means it is business equipment. Either the FAA will care or the IRS will.
@@carmp3fan granted i'm no expert but i'm pretty sure that's wrong. One can own a business and still use the product recreationally. At least by FAA rules. Maybe not for the IRS as far as taxes and stuff goes lol.
White African, Whatcha talkin bout Willis? 😁 What we all really need is a comprehension review of Casey new monstropolis Drone. While Casey reviewing it he should go ahead and slap a jellybean tracker underneath the belly. ♥️
Amazing. I would love to sit in on the whole process of one of these videos. Love the shooting, editing, music selection, etc. Answers so many questions on how to improve shots, i.e., you need a pilot and a camera driver. I assumed that was the case but not sure how to do that on my Mavic. The answer is "buy pro level". Also, does the FAA think that a part 107 license is required to shoot video like this - not because of location, but because it is "commercial"? I assume your content gets monetized...
FAA has some pretty creative interpretations of what constitutes “commercial use”. They sent out a couple of letters of demand a few years ago on the basis that monetization on RU-vid constitutes “commercial use”. I’m a lawyer ;-)
RitualREDRUM That was actually the thorny issue of the debate… Commercial use doesn’t necessarily mean “making money”. It just means it was done with a commercial purpose. Like real estate agents getting drone footage of their properties for promotional purposes. They don’t make the money off the drone footage, but it is definitely not recreational use. Which created the interesting question with RU-vid monetization... if you shoot drone footage recreationally with the expectation of potentially making money with it on RU-vid, would it then constitute commercial use that would require authorization? anyhow, I think the FAA would lose on the merits. I would just not want to be the guy who would have to go to court to set that precedent! LOL
Viva Frei definitely dji sends gps to local law inforcement now when you fly. Everytime i fly in my town i have cops crusing by watching me. Or they get on their drones and chase mine down. Happen a few tines flying around my house. US is turning into a police state lately.
RitualREDRUM yup, that’s exactly why I don’t fly in the US unless I am definitively in a safe space. It’s also why I’m starting to hate DJI. When they give you that option to override or confirm that you’re exempt from the no-fly, I am thoroughly convinced they are relaying your personal information to the authorities. It’s only a matter of time before the fines start automatically arriving by mail.
Viva Frei yeah I'm usually pretty good about not flying where I'm not suppose to, but i did get one of those messages when flying in Adirondacks in Upstate New York. Couldn't see why because i was in middle of nowhere lol seems like everywhere ideal for great shots they're not aloud. Definitely stearing away from DJI because of it. Hopefully we get some better competition in next few years so i can switch. Sad you buy drone you can't use nearly anywhere without worring even when you follow all the rules.
Casey is always pushing himself to provide better videos for us and that's why I love the man! I love the style and vibes I get from each video and that is why I started this Casey Neistat Inspired channel and a series called "ProLogs" (Process Logs) which is a series showing my journey to reaching success through my passion and achieving my dreams!
Yep, definitely - I wanted some drone footage of the Brooklyn Heights waterfront and the DUMBO area before, but it's illegal to operate a drone anywhere in NYC except for 5 specific parks. I always assumed that the law wasn't seriously enforced when I saw Casey taking drone shots over NYC
Though if you want to make clips for RU-vid using drones you should still consider getting an FAA license it’s not expensive and not very hard to do so.
So would monetizing a video be considered compensation? I am curious because I believe we have the same rules in the National Forrest and or over Wilderness areas. I know that permits are required for professional filming ?
CBVTV if the other guy Casey was flying with has a part 107 drone license than the only illegal part is Casey making money off the footage where he was flying. I don’t really know the drone rules for national parks and wildlife areas but in planes you are requested to stay above 2000 feet
Mainly just concerned about what is considered compensation.. I guess if you monetize a video that is compensation .. not that they would be too concerned about most youtube videos .. Thanks for your time!!
CBVTV it was explained to me by someone who teaches Part 107 courses, that if a farmer buys a toy drone with a camera and flies over his crops, looks at the footage to check his crops, that is considered commercial use. Because he used it in his business, not because anyone paid for, or ever saw the video.
This is still illegal under both hobbyists codes. You must fly within sight (no FPV). I'm not so sure about this being strictly non-commercial either. Casey profits from being a RU-vidr.
Brad Lustig moving vehicle is not the issue here. if the boat is stationary (not even docked, just not moving) it’s allowed. however he said they are flying in uncontrolled airspace which is incorrect. he is flying in the NYC class B airspace, which would require a waiver or airspace authorization
Brad Lustig the exclusionary rules only apply to manned air traffic. additionally, as a 107 pilot, you are not allowed to talk on the radio, and you would need to report your position as per the rules of the exclusion
I think you missed the point.. there are two operators.. one of them is flying the drone and the other one is controlling the camera.. so Casey is only a camera guy with this one!!!
