The legislative session has concluded and Senate Bill 71 did not move forward. Your involvement was instrumental in ensuring that the interests of our hobby were respected throughout this process. We will remain observant to ensure that future discussions regarding drone legislation remain balanced and fair.
February 27, 2013
Help Stop Oregon Senate Bill 71 - Bans R/C FPV and Aerial Video Flying Calling them Drones
Final supporters
http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/sb0001.dir/sb0071.intro.pdf Bans R/C FPV and Aerial Video Flying Calling them Drones
If this Bill passes, every r/c pilot including little Timmy who fly's any unmanned flying machine that is capable of capturing images of objects or people on the ground or in the air can be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor if the camera is off and a Class A Misdemeanor if the camera is on and you fly your R/C machine. We need your help by signing this petition along with contacting you State Representative http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ along with John Kitzhaber http://www.oregon.gov/Gov/Pages/contact.aspx
Let's light up Twitter, Facebook, Blogs and help get news coverage so we can get this puppy stopped.
Updates
February 16, 2013
The feedback regarding Senate Bill 71 illustrates a widespread lack of clarity regarding the impact on hobbyists who operate radio-controlled aircraft. I am currently reaching out to legislative offices to ensure they understand the difference between recreational flight and the concerns this bill attempts to address. Please continue to communicate your specific objections to your representatives.
February 16, 2013
The momentum behind this effort has grown substantially and shows that many people recognize the importance of protecting our hobby from this legislation. It is encouraging to see such a dedicated community rally together to defend our right to fly.
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2013
6 Comments
This is dumb, I fly multirotors for filming and soon for use in the fire service, even if its "illegal" lives and property can be saved.
This is just another way the misguided media and local, state and Federal government should are taking away our rights. These RC vehicles are being used for photography of the sports and wildlife. You should worry more about the Government should spying on the public with unmanned Arial vehicles than a private individual trying to take photos and videos of sports and scenery.
This bill is outrageous. This big brother approach by the government is an infringement on our rights and freedoms. Photography and videography have long been a hobby and profession for many throughout the years, so to stop enthusiasts from progressing in this art is far too controlling. What's next? Will the govt start controlling all our hobbies and pastimes? With that type of mentally we're nothing short of slavery, with the government being our masters. Simply makes me sick. This bill if passed should be fought by seeing judicial review as I'm certain it's an infringement on our fundamental rights and freedoms. Don't sit by idly, speak up people, this issue is bigger than just RC videos...it's about the loss of freedom and liberty.
I think the state has much more important issues than banning everything in sight
Absolute control freak nonsense. I use my quad for farm mapping and now some idiot in Salem wants to classify me as a criminal? Get a real job SB 71 authors.
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The legislative session has concluded and Senate Bill 71 did not move forward. Your involvement was instrumental in ensuring that the interests of our hobby were respected throughout this process. We will remain observant to ensure that future discussions regarding drone legislation remain balanced and fair.
February 27, 2013
Help Stop Oregon Senate Bill 71 - Bans R/C FPV and Aerial Video Flying Calling them Drones
Final supporters
http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/sb0001.dir/sb0071.intro.pdf Bans R/C FPV and Aerial Video Flying Calling them Drones
If this Bill passes, every r/c pilot including little Timmy who fly's any unmanned flying machine that is capable of capturing images of objects or people on the ground or in the air can be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor if the camera is off and a Class A Misdemeanor if the camera is on and you fly your R/C machine. We need your help by signing this petition along with contacting you State Representative http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ along with John Kitzhaber http://www.oregon.gov/Gov/Pages/contact.aspx
Let's light up Twitter, Facebook, Blogs and help get news coverage so we can get this puppy stopped.
Updates
February 16, 2013
The feedback regarding Senate Bill 71 illustrates a widespread lack of clarity regarding the impact on hobbyists who operate radio-controlled aircraft. I am currently reaching out to legislative offices to ensure they understand the difference between recreational flight and the concerns this bill attempts to address. Please continue to communicate your specific objections to your representatives.
February 16, 2013
The momentum behind this effort has grown substantially and shows that many people recognize the importance of protecting our hobby from this legislation. It is encouraging to see such a dedicated community rally together to defend our right to fly.
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2013
6 Comments
Just another politician working to make a name and keep a job. Too bad there aren't bigger problems to hang your hat on, eh?
This is dumb, I fly multirotors for filming and soon for use in the fire service, even if its "illegal" lives and property can be saved.
This is just another way the misguided media and local, state and Federal government should are taking away our rights. These RC vehicles are being used for photography of the sports and wildlife. You should worry more about the Government should spying on the public with unmanned Arial vehicles than a private individual trying to take photos and videos of sports and scenery.
This bill is outrageous. This big brother approach by the government is an infringement on our rights and freedoms. Photography and videography have long been a hobby and profession for many throughout the years, so to stop enthusiasts from progressing in this art is far too controlling. What's next? Will the govt start controlling all our hobbies and pastimes? With that type of mentally we're nothing short of slavery, with the government being our masters. Simply makes me sick. This bill if passed should be fought by seeing judicial review as I'm certain it's an infringement on our fundamental rights and freedoms. Don't sit by idly, speak up people, this issue is bigger than just RC videos...it's about the loss of freedom and liberty.
I think the state has much more important issues than banning everything in sight
Absolute control freak nonsense. I use my quad for farm mapping and now some idiot in Salem wants to classify me as a criminal? Get a real job SB 71 authors.
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Just another politician working to make a name and keep a job. Too bad there aren't bigger problems to hang your hat on, eh?