Tesla Giga Texas adds helipad, but drone flyovers should be able to continue, however, there may be certain new regulations and that may change a lot of things.
Drive Tesla reports that the new helipad at Tesla Giga Texas electric vehicle gigafactory was first spotted by drone operator Jeff Roberts over the weekend. In keeping with the theme of the factory that will soon start producing the Cybertruck, Roberts called it the Cyber Helipad.
Than Giga Texas drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer also flew over the factory with his drone on Monday. Since Roberts’ flight work crews had completed the ‘H’ in the middle of pad, confirming its intended use.
Drive Tesla's Darryn John writes that Ggia Texas helipad shouldn’t cause serious problems for members of the Quad Squad and their drone flyovers of the factory however.
"Due to its proximity to Austin International Airport Giga Texas is already considered class C controlled airspace. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says class C airspace covers “from the surface to 4,000 feet” in the air," John explains.
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