July 4th Freedom Fun Fly

This virtual event was Gary Mortimer’s idea (anyone else hear a bus horn), I know, ironic that it was the notion of an Englishman when it is the regulatory redcoats that are coming. All irony aside, it is a grand idea and timely in light of the latest round of proclamations from the FAA. Many of their initiatives and ideas have been described as harebrained and ham-fisted, but mad King Huerta has really outdone himself this time. Either too much clue or not enough clue has led us down the road of arbitrary interpretations and harsh decrees.

What is the criterion for participation in the July 4th Freedom Fun Fly, you ask?

Easy, go fly something remotely piloted some place safe on July 4th with a yearning for the blessings of liberty. Not a United States Citizen… No problem, you can live the dream too. To get the full tyranny experience, you’ll need to call your nearest airport authority, ask for permission to fly and have them yell “hell no!” in your native tongue. It’s universal; you too can bask in the gloom of oppression! However, unlike us subjects here in the U.S., you can go back to living right and being free on the 5th of July.

Be sure to tweet or post a drone selfie or dronie (tri-corn optional), of you flying somewhere safe. Feel free to weigh in with full artistic interpretation. Make sure you #sUASNews and we should pick it up you should #FAA as well they need to know just how many folks are unhappy @FAASafetyBrief 

Now its disclaimer time… We are not advocating breaking the law or any other reckless behavior. Don’t want to make things worse for yourself. Fly within all of the applicable rules and laws of your country and be safe. We don’t want to see anyone thrown in the hold of prison barge in New Jersey (horrible) or anywhere else for that matter.

Those of you here in the U.S. that used to live in relative freedom better get cracking on you permission slips and get a flight in while you still remember what used to be the land of the free.