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Bostonewbie · 12-10-2008, 02:50 PM

I am wondering if there are any established AP heli companies opperating in and around Boston... I try to search online and have not found much.. I was wondering if any of you gents have first hand knowledge? I am triing to get started.( sim'n away) and could use some info..SIDE thought .. are there AP Helis produced for G4 humm.

Bostonewbie · 12-22-2008, 02:13 PM

Uhmmm guess its time to start this lil side busness then.. no competition.. amongst the freaks.. so be it.. What to call it ???

Slick 12 · 12-22-2008, 07:48 PM

Beantown Flyer?

Ruud Westerhout · 12-22-2008, 09:20 PM

AB Photography (Air Boston), should be high up in the alfabet, 1st on Yellow pages, which You are now anyway if You're the only one

sfaust · 12-22-2008, 09:42 PM

Aren't there still a lot of issues with the FAA that still need to be deal with? Restrictions on size, operations, etc?

Its a perfect fit for me since I own a small compay that does commercial photography and video, so I have an established business to attach this to. But from what I can see from history in the past, none of the compaines that tried survived very long. Low demand? Inadequate marketing? Lack of exposure? Who knows. But its something to really look into when doing your business plan and before investing the funds.

I'd love to do it myself, but....

Bostonewbie · 12-23-2008, 09:13 AM

there are a few... "red tape" mountains (FAA) to climb but now is that time i believe. with a proper Purpose and business Plan description.. with specific intention and procedure guidline description.. politcal connections.. It seems that a small handfull of people have a general idea that tip toe around this topic and a "waite and see" approach. It may take a Union ( AP UAV local XXX) to take this to the next acredited level. I am only speaking from a Dreamers perspective, I think a new thread is called for .. USA AP UAV UNION... time to get approval?

sfaust · 12-23-2008, 10:01 AM

It may indeed be the time. However, until that happens, from my recollection, aerial photography using R/C platforms is prohibited, which leaves the business on hold. Operating anyway would not only be foolish, but in the event of a personal injury or major property damage mishap could leave the operator with heft fines, legal issues, and possibly loosing everything they own exposed. Its real hard to get insurance on an activity that is illegal

I keep an eye on it, support those that pursue it with the FAA, and hope eventually things will change. From some of the data I've seen, it appears that the FAA is listening and coming up with some guidelines. Time will tell.

Bostonewbie · 12-23-2008, 10:04 AM

to your knowledge is there any group organized in pursiut of this gaol? and how can i help show my support?

Bostonewbie · 12-23-2008, 10:07 AM

to your knowledge are there any groups organized to acheive this gaol? and how can i show my support to these people?

Bostonewbie · 12-23-2008, 10:10 AM

woops how did i do that ?

sfaust · 12-23-2008, 01:05 PM

In answer to your first;

I have heard of one organization that started up a while back, but it didn't seem to come to fruition and faded off a bit. There was another initiative but not sure of the outcome of that one either. Perhaps others with more knowledge will speak up.

In answer to your second one;
Read the above.

In answer to your last;
Dunno

Bostonewbie · 12-23-2008, 02:57 PM

ha ha .. yep deserved that. i jumped around on the net and found out that this is bigger that i could have imagined.. UAV forums have been at this for a long time..

sfaust · 12-23-2008, 08:13 PM

I think its a matter of waiting and seeing, supporting whomever is involved, and tryin to ride the coat tails of the UAV folks.

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12-22-2008, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	Uhmmm guess its time to start this lil side busness then.. no competition.. amongst the freaks.. so be it.. What to call it ???

12-22-2008, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slick 12 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008	Beantown Flyer?

12-22-2008, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruud Westerhout Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	AB Photography (Air Boston), should be high up in the alfabet, 1st on Yellow pages, which You are now anyway if You're the only one

12-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
sfaust Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	Aren't there still a lot of issues with the FAA that still need to be deal with? Restrictions on size, operations, etc? Its a perfect fit for me since I own a small compay that does commercial photography and video, so I have an established business to attach this to. But from what I can see from history in the past, none of the compaines that tried survived very long. Low demand? Inadequate marketing? Lack of exposure? Who knows. But its something to really look into when doing your business plan and before investing the funds. I'd love to do it myself, but....

12-23-2008, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	there are a few... "red tape" mountains (FAA) to climb but now is that time i believe. with a proper Purpose and business Plan description.. with specific intention and procedure guidline description.. politcal connections.. It seems that a small handfull of people have a general idea that tip toe around this topic and a "waite and see" approach. It may take a Union ( AP UAV local XXX) to take this to the next acredited level. I am only speaking from a Dreamers perspective, I think a new thread is called for .. USA AP UAV UNION... time to get approval?

12-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
sfaust Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	It may indeed be the time. However, until that happens, from my recollection, aerial photography using R/C platforms is prohibited, which leaves the business on hold. Operating anyway would not only be foolish, but in the event of a personal injury or major property damage mishap could leave the operator with heft fines, legal issues, and possibly loosing everything they own exposed. Its real hard to get insurance on an activity that is illegal I keep an eye on it, support those that pursue it with the FAA, and hope eventually things will change. From some of the data I've seen, it appears that the FAA is listening and coming up with some guidelines. Time will tell.

12-23-2008, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	to your knowledge is there any group organized in pursiut of this gaol? and how can i help show my support?

12-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	to your knowledge are there any groups organized to acheive this gaol? and how can i show my support to these people?

12-23-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	woops how did i do that ?

12-23-2008, 01:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
sfaust Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	In answer to your first; I have heard of one organization that started up a while back, but it didn't seem to come to fruition and faded off a bit. There was another initiative but not sure of the outcome of that one either. Perhaps others with more knowledge will speak up. In answer to your second one; Read the above. In answer to your last; Dunno

12-23-2008, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bostonewbie Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	ha ha .. yep deserved that. i jumped around on the net and found out that this is bigger that i could have imagined.. UAV forums have been at this for a long time..

12-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
sfaust Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	I think its a matter of waiting and seeing, supporting whomever is involved, and tryin to ride the coat tails of the UAV folks.

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