Filmed by a Drone
Sep 10, 2015 18:59:39 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
<Mtm Man, there is already a restriction by the FAA. no higher the 300 feet.
Evidently not: http://rcflightline.com/drones-vs-radio-controlled-aircraft-operation-oversight/
Sep 10, 2015 19:05:23 #
Ah, it seems the CA Gov vetoed the law:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/09/10/california-drones-veto-governor-jerry-brown-news-photographers/71987132/
But the article notes OR has a law and the reg FAA is drafting currently proposes 500 ft. limit.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/09/10/california-drones-veto-governor-jerry-brown-news-photographers/71987132/
But the article notes OR has a law and the reg FAA is drafting currently proposes 500 ft. limit.
Sep 10, 2015 19:13:29 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
Ha! I wasn't prepared! but next time I may be. Thanks, you both gave me a chuckle.
Next time, carry one of those big super soaker water guns! :-D
Sep 10, 2015 19:16:03 #
Peterff wrote:
It may not be specifically illegal to shoot down a drone, but it may be illegal to discharge a weapon under certain circumstances, so that may create a few problems...
If you use the right weapon they can't get you for a firearm. A super soaker water cannon would work.
L. Fingar beat me to it.
Sep 10, 2015 19:16:30 #
I don't know what year that was written, and since I rarely fly anymore, I haven't been keeping up, but I'm pretty sure there is a 300 ft ceiling. The AMA (American Model Assocation) provides its members with a $1 million insurance policy, of course that is loaded with conditions.
http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2015/09/01/ama-media-update-educating-the-public-about-safe-operations/
Cops with Drone Tazers:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/26/first-state-legalizes-armed-drones-for-cops-thanks-to-a-lobbyist.html
http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2015/09/01/ama-media-update-educating-the-public-about-safe-operations/
Cops with Drone Tazers:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/26/first-state-legalizes-armed-drones-for-cops-thanks-to-a-lobbyist.html
Sep 10, 2015 19:18:54 #
LFingar wrote:
Next time, carry one of those big super soaker water guns! :-D
I think a Paint Ball Gun is in order. One with holds about 200 rounds.
Sep 11, 2015 06:25:04 #
Dan821 wrote:
My understanding is that it is illegal to shoot a drone down with a firearm. However, I don't think that if you knock it out of the sky with a big stick or baseball bat, you would be charged.
Does anyone know if the drone's pilot can see video "real time" from the craft?
If not, just hide the evidence when they come looking for it! :)
Does anyone know if the drone's pilot can see video "real time" from the craft?
If not, just hide the evidence when they come looking for it! :)
How about using a paint-ball gun? At least you might blind the camera!!
Sep 11, 2015 06:27:35 #
Coolcameragirl wrote:
I shoot a lot of macro (insects) and one of my fav... (show quote)
Yeah, they are becoming a real problem, and it's against federal law to interfere with them.
Sep 11, 2015 06:28:29 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
North Dakota is arming its drones, too. Oh, Happy Day!
Sep 11, 2015 06:54:03 #
Add
Loc: S.W.Florida
I had one fly over my boat and circle around. No problem. What's the big deal with being photographed? Are you on a secret mission?
Sep 11, 2015 07:06:26 #
Add wrote:
I had one fly over my boat and circle around. No problem. What's the big deal with being photographed? Are you on a secret mission?
Not a big deal to be photographed, but it totally threw off my concentration in shooting macro in peace and quiet. They are quite noisy in a peaceful setting.
Sep 11, 2015 07:13:08 #
I had one come down in the back yard this summer. It was taking pictures of Janny Sun bathing.:) It didn't make it back home tho. Seems like a 45 bullet stops them from flying pretty fast! I picked up what was left of it and sat it out by the road with a nice note on it.:) It was gone the next day?
Sep 11, 2015 07:13:09 #
The more I hear reports of drones lately, the more I believe they can easily be seen as an invasion of privacy. The real difficulty begins with owner responsible behavior and that's quickly becoming a lost attribute.
Sep 11, 2015 07:36:32 #
Sep 11, 2015 07:50:10 #
Haydon wrote:
The more I hear reports of drones lately, the more I believe they can easily be seen as an invasion of privacy. The real difficulty begins with owner responsible behavior and that's quickly becoming a lost attribute.
When the owners of these flying monstrosities were children they were not taught responsibility; in fact they were not taught anything. they ran loose like a bunch of hyenas.
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