The following happened to me today. Why? Because SJWs have too much time on their hands.
Email To Transport Canada,
On September 5, 2017, at 15:20, I was flying drone at the north end of ____ Street, in Ottawa (Orleans), near and around _____ Park. I was approached and confronted by the driver of this vehicle (photo attached, plate _______, Ontario) who informed me that I was flying my drone illegally by allowing it to go beyond line of sight and that he was representing "transport canada" and telling me what rules I was breaking. Unsure what he meant, I asked what authority he represented, he responded that he worked for and represented Transport Canada. During the time of approach, the drone was airborne (as well in sight), so, to remain undistracted while I was flying the drone, I calmly recommended that "if he has an issue", "please contact the Police or Transport Canada". He made several more unwarranted comments.
I was next approached by his female companion, who again reminded me that I was flying illegally, and told me that I was obviously spying on people including her and friend. I asked if she would give me distance since I was busy controlling a drone, she then asked me to give her distance and privacy. I explicitly asked her to move away so that I would not be distracted, she more or less repeated the same words back to me. She continued, swearing, accusing me of spying, as I was trying to move away from her. She also told me several times to "F--- OFF". She also had a few other choice things to say. She also repeated approach me as I tried to move away.
At no time while I was talking to these individuals, did I use profanity. I did however raise my voice after repeatedly asking her to leave me alone. She appeared to be video recording part of this encounter on her phone.
I suspect that Transport Canada does not operate in this manner.
I any case, I would like to report the driver of this vehicle and their companion for representing Transport Canada in a very intimidating, irresponsible and unprofessional manner. I did not get a photo of the individuals, because my main concern was to control the drone in a safe manner. By the time I landed the drone they had headed west on the recreation path on their bicycles which they had unpacked from their car before the confrontation.
Following this abusive encounter, I reported the incident to the _____ Police (_____ Station) at approximately 16:00, within 30 minutes of the incident. The Police may be able to identify these individuals from the car and plates.
I feel intimidated, abused, and remain disturbed and distracted by this encounter by a purported Transport Canada employee. I have safely logged over 120 hours and over 480 flights on drones and have never had an incident or complaint. My purpose for flying drones is to take photos and videos of landscapes so that others can enjoy the unique perspective that a drone can provide.
If this individual does work for Transport Canada, I would like to lodge a complaint based on the content presented here. If he does not work for Transport, nor represents the enforcement of air regulations, I would like to report both of these individuals for impersonating a Transport Canada Officer and the unwarranted abuse, and distraction of a UAV pilot to the point where there could have been a concern for the safety of persons and property.
Signed