Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The FAA says: "No more Mister Nice Guy" when it comes to drone pilots who violate rules and regulations. They have now implemented the DiSCVR Tool and The DETER program. Ken and Ryan explain in detail what this means for hobbyists and Part 107 compliance.
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Help Ryan fight for us:
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Learn about the DiSCVR tool:
faa.gov/uas/public_safety_gov/discvr_tool
Learn about the DETER program:
faa.gov/newsroom/faa-launches-new-program-accelerate-enforcement-drone-violations
Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases:
federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07585/settlement-policy-for-small-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-cases
See the DiSCVR tech:
suasnews.com/2026/03/faa-launches-discovr-api-enabling-drone-remote-id-enforcement-and-pilot-phone-number-access
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For a complete set of contest rules: dronebook.org/page/thejudgesdecisionisfinal
0:00 What is DiSCVR and what does it do?
4:13 Who are they targeting?
7:09 What the FAA can't do
11:19 How strict is this actually?
13:23 The logistics of the tech
17:08 Do you know where DJI is banned?
19:38 What are the consequences?
25:04 Bad actors will get caught
27:14 The FAA is bad at Marketing
28:56 How to fight back
#kenheron #faaDiSCVR #drones
The FAA says: "No more Mister Nice Guy" when it comes to drone pilots who violate rules and regulations. They have now implemented the DiSCVR Tool and The DETER program. Ken and Ryan explain in detail what this means for hobbyists and Part 107 compliance.
Please consider supporting this channel with a Membership.
YouTube:
youtube.com/channel/UCCN3j77kPMeQu41gfMNd13A/join
Patreon: patreon.com/Ken_Heron
Submit your CLIPS: https://forms.gle/NZEaLUpr9APqxqk16
_____________________________________________
Links to stuff in this video:
Help Ryan fight for us:
freefunder.com/campaign/mcdo-legal-fund
Learn about the DiSCVR tool:
faa.gov/uas/public_safety_gov/discvr_tool
Learn about the DETER program:
faa.gov/newsroom/faa-launches-new-program-accelerate-enforcement-drone-violations
Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases:
federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07585/settlement-policy-for-small-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-cases
See the DiSCVR tech:
suasnews.com/2026/03/faa-launches-discovr-api-enabling-drone-remote-id-enforcement-and-pilot-phone-number-access
Epidemic Sound Music Library (NO copyright strikes!)
Personal Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvdS
Commercial Plan: share.epidemicsound.com/STvhV
________________________________________________________
Ken's other Channels:
POS Car Reviews: youtube.com/channel/UCVvCqP9pK3X1UdpBqWcZvKw
Side B: youtube.com/channel/UCjB1ZCqiAsQ_JiwYj8bKmkA
________________________________________________________
REMOTEPILOT101.com - remotepilot101.com
(Use Heron18 for 30-percent off!)
________________________________________________________
Thank you so much for supporting my channel!!
For a complete set of contest rules: dronebook.org/page/thejudgesdecisionisfinal
0:00 What is DiSCVR and what does it do?
4:13 Who are they targeting?
7:09 What the FAA can't do
11:19 How strict is this actually?
13:23 The logistics of the tech
17:08 Do you know where DJI is banned?
19:38 What are the consequences?
25:04 Bad actors will get caught
27:14 The FAA is bad at Marketing
28:56 How to fight back
#kenheron #faaDiSCVR #drones
