This hobby gives me a way to fly without the costs, personal safety, or public safety issues of getting a Pilots License. It frees my to indulge in the challenge of flight while safe guarding my life, money, and the public’s safety. In addition, this field is one full of potential not being realized. Additional

I started building and flying quadcopter in 2013, in 2015 i suffered a stroke and am now disabled. FPV and a day out flying my quadcopter enables me to enjoy the outdoors and be part of a hobby that not only help my mood but connects me with great friends. Without being able to enjoy

Fun and relieves stress. FAA restrictions will not hinder me, i will not comply with their rules.

Model aviation is important to me because it was something my father did together when I was a kid and it eventually led me into becoming an aircraft mechanic in the Navy. After getting out of the Navy I was hurt in a car accident and I use a wheelchair to get around. Now that

I build new small flying models to relax, gives me great pleasure learning and using the electronics and mechanical parts. I love FPV flying because of the challenge and relaxation and it is a stay close to me hobby that would be destroyed by overbearing regulations designed to benefit commercial drone businesses.

Flying RC has brought my father and I closer together and given us a common activity to spend time together which we both enjoy. My nephew is getting to the age where he is very curious about drones and has shown a big interest in flying RC. I personally would hate to see further restrictions

flying for me is a way to relieve stress, much like going for a ride on a motorcycle, or a boat ride. The other thing it has provided is a way to connect with my kids. Every kid I ever met, loves to watch planes, and quads fly, and would love to try it themselves.

Flying matters to me, because the community within the hobby is great. Flying together with friends is one of my favourite things i like to do. Being able to create and fly your own models and designs is one of the key features what makes this hobby :))