I got my start in l@sers doing l@ser shows. The low cost l@sers pushed many of us who had professional gear, who obtained the required permits, and insurance for outdoor shows out of business. Most of those low cost l@ser users are totally unaware or ignoring the fact that they need permits for un-terminated l@ser shows in airspace. Filing the paperwork generates NOTAMs, and there is a lot of math required to ensure safety compliance. That means that the companies who still try to be legal must turn down a lot of potential customers, as there is a delay, and mandatory review period with the local agency.
Indeed. The sudden availability of low cost easy to use lasers has been a double edged sword to the laser industry. Many promoters seem reluctant to spend proper money on a well run, safe show, when they can buy something cheap, nasty and dangerous off ebay for far less.
If Sim is who I think he is, his knowledge on the subject of lasers is quite legendary.
