Interesting. Clear for one kilometer around, but it can only fly up to 80' (~25m) above the ground? And here I thought the new lease with the city of MacGregor said they couldn't go flying around at all.
Quote from: rpapo on 08/04/2016 05:21 pmInteresting. Clear for one kilometer around, but it can only fly up to 80' (~25m) above the ground? And here I thought the new lease with the city of MacGregor said they couldn't go flying around at all.A lease with the city and an FAA permit would not be the same things, a city ordinance could still deny things allowed in the FAA permit. I would imagine SpaceX negotiated something similar with the city though.
In addition, the actual launching of any vehicle into the atmosphere or into space is specifically prohibited at the McGregor facility.
... actual launching of any vehicle into the atmosphere or into space ...
Perhaps Quote... actual launching of any vehicle into the atmosphere or into space ... is interpreted as flying outside the property boundaries.
QuoteIn addition, the actual launching of any vehicle into the atmosphere or into space is specifically prohibited at the McGregor facility.