This month, our meetup is co-hosted by PHASTAR and the Low Altitude Airspace Users Group. We will meet and hear from helicopter pilots and emergency services personnel who routinely fly in the same airspace with drone pilots. We will learn how they operate, and the risks presented by drones/UAVs. By maximizing awareness and following a […]
February Meetup – Remote ID
Our February meetup will be a roundtable discussion of the FAA's recently released NPRM on Remote ID. We will present an overview of the proposed rule, and several local drone pilots will share their thoughts, perspectives, and concerns. We will also have time dedicated to an open forum, and we would like to hear from […]
January Meetup – Drones for Christmas
Are you a new drone pilot? Did you get a shiny new drone for Christmas? Get started the right way. Join the North Coast Drone Alliance for free lessons on flight and equipment basics, airspace rules, and everything you need to know to get flying safely and legally in Northern Ohio. Whether you've flown a […]
November Meetup – Canadian Authorization, and Winter Flying Tips
#1 - Canadian Authorization Linas Muliolis, Realtor and Drone Pilot Linas will share his experiences getting authorization to fly in Canada. He'll talk about the forms and Canadian drone class that are required, and show some photos from his trip. Canada has some spectacular scenery, so consider a trip. #2 - Winter Flying Tips and […]
September Meetup – Flight To Remember, Drone Insurance
Two presentations this month! #1 - Flight To Remember Ashley and Tom Davis, Flight to Remember Foundation The Flight To Remember Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides The Flight To Remember Experience to hospice patients across the country. Using drone technology patients are virtually "transported" to a meaningful location that they are longing to […]
August Meetup – FPV, Drone Racing, and OIDRA
This month we will have TWO great presentations about drone racing in Northeast Ohio! OIDRA Drone Racing League - Drew Ferguson, PHASTAR Drew will provide an overview of the Ohio Interscholastic Drone Racing Association. Organized by PHASTAR in 2018, OIDRA is the first drone racing association that will bring competitive drone racing to Northeast Ohio high […]
July Meetup – The Current State Of Airspace Law, And Getting Started With Part 107
Two presentations this month! #1 - The Current State of Airspace LawChad Hankins, Tamarack Aerial Services Chad provides an overview of the recent legal updates for recreational pilots, and what they mean for both rec and commercial pilots. He will also discuss airspace concepts in general. #2 - Getting Started with Part 107Chris Pugh, […]