Professional drones (Page 2): My wife looked out her bedroom window a couple of weeks ago and swears she saw a drone with the camera looking in. She's not given to hysterical ranting...

lsaguy Loc: Udall, KS, USA

My wife looked out her bedroom window a couple of weeks ago and swears she saw a drone with the camera looking in. She's not given to hysterical ranting and I believe her. We are two miles from the nearest town and our nearest neighbor is 200 yards away. If there was a Hogger flying it, which I really doubt, this is your only warning. Do that again and I put a bullet through it.

Rick

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

BebuLamar wrote:

I don't know about the law but if there is a drone hovering over my house I would want to shoot it down.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

StanMac wrote:

Having flown hobbyist RC airplanes and thinking back on my learning experience I have to disagree with you about the “modicum” of skills required to put a model aircraft through its paces.

I haven’t flown a consumer drone, but I have seen one flown out of the box by a neophyte. The typical consumer drones are self stabilizing and can be programmed to fly autonomously.

Stan

You mistook my "Modicum" part. I was saying yes you need skill to fly an R/C plane vs the mindless drone.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

lsaguy wrote:

My wife looked out her bedroom window a couple of weeks ago and swears she saw a drone with the camera looking in. She's not given to hysterical ranting and I believe her. We are two miles from the nearest town and our nearest neighbor is 200 yards away. If there was a Hogger flying it, which I really doubt, this is your only warning. Do that again and I put a bullet through it.

Rick

Absolutely.

David Kay Loc: Arlington Heights IL

RWR wrote:

You might want to post this in the Drone Video And Photography Forum:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-124-1.html

the topic is locked and you can not post to it.

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

ELNikkor wrote:

In this era where paranoia and privacy are paramou... (show quote)

You can fly a drone as a hobbiest without FAA certification, but you need to register your drone with the FAA and should be aware of the rules governing UAS within Federal Airspace. There are penalties if you break the rules and if you are caught. FAA certification is necessary if you are flying as a commercial endeavor, ie, trying to make money.

SteveLoker Loc: Fort Worth, TX

I haven't flown any of my drones in a long time. When i did fly regularly, I'd always start by opening an app on my phone called Hover. It is free on android and apple's app stores. It uses the gps on your phone to give you an overview of the "No Fly Zones" I live in an area where 3 different airport air spaces overlap.
Check the app store for your device and try a couple.
Also, like mentioned earlier, get your FAA certifications. You'll be able to fly in more areas and won't have to worry about "the Man" coming down on you for accidentally making money with a video or images shot from your drone.

coralstengel

My drone is an integral part of my real estate photography business. I do have my FAA certification and fly responsibly.
Based on the comments above, I see a lack of first hand knowledge and biased opinions from people who have more than likely never flown a drone.
Yes, there are ignorant drone operators, just as there are ignorant photographers.

don26812 Loc: South Bay of Los Angeles, CA

A. T. wrote:

This post is more about my Hedgehogers thoughts. I have a DJI Phantom 4 pro that I haven't flown in a while and after downloading the latest firmware, everywhere is some type of restricted area. And, the FAA is trying to implement additional restrictions. I can honestly say that if I didn't already own a drone, I certainly wouldn't purchase one now. Thoughts please.........

I can appreciate your concern. I have a DJI Mavic Pro. I live in the South Bay of LA and it is getting harder to find a suitable, and legal place to fly. But, for me it is still worth it. Others have provided som good advice re. certification etc. FWIW

WFG286 Loc: Herrin, IL

scubadoc wrote:

If you are planning to shoot down a drone flying in legal airspace, it would be a good idea for you to know about the law, and for you to hire a lawyer.

Thank you for standing up for us. Also, please write FAA about their desire to put communist restrictions on all drones. I know there is stupid drone pilots out there but don’t put all of us in that group just because we enjoy this type of hobby!!

scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL

Adamborz

FuzzyDan wrote:

As a side question, I'm constantly hearing about issues, regulations, and incidents involving drones, yet I hear nothing about traditional R/C aircraft. Are they now as regulated as drones? Why are drones now suddenly an issue while R/C aircraft haven't been?

Yes unfortunately the FAA lumps all rc aircraft in with the new “drone” laws.

Adamborz

coralstengel wrote:

My drone is an integral part of my real estate photography business. I do have my FAA certification and fly responsibly.
Based on the comments above, I see a lack of first hand knowledge and biased opinions from people who have more than likely never flown a drone.
Yes, there are ignorant drone operators, just as there are ignorant photographers.

Agree!

A. T.

Architect1776 wrote:

Why did you buy it to begin with? Sounds like you had no real need for it to begin with.
FAA is placing more restrictions as well as various public spaces as well as cruise ships.
Glad they are as those devices are incredibly annoying and primarily used by the worst of the worst of narcissists.
Yes I do use them but for site survey for my Architecture and I ensure there are no people or large animals affected by the survey. It is done quickly so as to have minimum impact.

Well, I bought it for a couple of reasons, not that I need to justify the purchase to you or anyone else. Most purchases that are advertised on this forum are not a necessity, they were purchased because some of us have hobbies that would incorporate the use of a drone or an expensive DSLR. Not every person with a drone is, as you said, an annoying narcissist although I agree, they are out there and probably the cause of a number of the FAA restrictions.

You know, I've been a member of this forum not that long and the vast majority of the people in this forum are wonderful individuals who are ALWAYS willing to offer advise and help; however, there is always one that for whatever reason has a bug up his butt and that attitude is so prevalent in their messages. I hope I NEVER offend or come across as someone anxious to belittle or vent my own shortcomings and frustrations on any fellow Hedgehoger in this forum.

So, I wish you well but you need not respond any of posts in the future.

A. T.

SteveLoker wrote:

I haven't flown any of my drones in a long time. W... (show quote)

Thank you for your response and the information. I have the app, "B4U fly" which gives that same information and I do plan to get the FAA certification. My interest is photography, nothing else.