Most definately!! You've got the 'don't f=÷×% with me' thing going for you-Oddly enough, I hardly ever get approached while flying. My wife says it's it has something to do with how I look when I'm concentrating....
I don't understand what she means...
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It also makes you a target, and even if the drone is nowhere to be seen, you now stand out, and they will gather around, waiting for the landing. I'm not a fan, despite the good intentions. Bystanders may also call the police because of the vest, because now they know what you are doing, and may not like it. The police now have a right to stop and demand ID and FAA certificate, stopping your flight to investigate and gather evidence. Also, many local jurisdictions have now created additional local municipal code violations that give the police arrest powers for perceived violations of FAA regulations. Don't wave a red flag in front of a bull!
Unless you are flying in an illegal or prohibited area, then yes... Other than that, if the area is legal for drones, nothing will happen. The vest identified you and will make people aware of what you doing.It also makes you a target, and even if the drone is nowhere to be seen, you now stand out, and they will gather around, waiting for the landing. I'm not a fan, despite the good intentions. Bystanders may also call the police because of the vest, because now they know what you are doing, and may not like it. The police now have a right to stop and demand ID and FAA certificate, stopping your flight to investigate and gather evidence. Also, many local jurisdictions have now created additional local municipal code violations that give the police arrest powers for perceived violations of FAA regulations. Don't wave a red flag in front of a bull!
Unfortunately, if anyone objects to you flying anywhere, they can still call a cop and allege you are invading privacy and flying over people or flying carelessly and recklessly, even if unprovable and untrue, and the police must investigate. A guy with a remote in his hands looking at a screen could be just watching Netflix. Putting on a vest telling everyone you are the pilot of a drone in the air in public is just asking for trouble, and be more likely lead to gathering a crowd of onlookers, instead of being ignored. YMMV.
Looks like where you are from they have an issue with drones... You had few troubles with it. Me, never had a single one. Good luck buddy.Unfortunately, if anyone objects to you flying anywhere, they can still call a cop and allege you are invading privacy and flying over people or flying carelessly and recklessly, even if unprovable and untrue, and the police must investigate. A guy with a remote in his hands looking at a screen could be just watching Netflix. Putting on a vest telling everyone you are the pilot of a drone in the air in public is just asking for trouble, and be more likely lead to gathering a crowd of onlookers, instead of being ignored. YMMV.
Indeed. Unfortunately, the media is feeding the drone paranoia, and the public is gobbling it up, and the local municipalities are eager to enact local laws to prevent the sky from falling.
Flying under the radar is the wisest approach under those circumstances. Fortunately, I am very good at it!
That ship sailed long ago. Avoid confrontation, be discrete and respectful, and get in and get out, while attracting as little attention as possible. That's my sage advice.
That ship sailed long ago. Avoid confrontation, be discrete and respectful, and get in and get out, while attracting as little attention as possible. That's my sage advice.
I saw his video in YouTube and yes, he did nothing wrong. The only that may had attracted them was when he hand waving a police boat passing near by. It might be an innocent approach but for some police guys, it's like giving the middle finger to them.
I assume you are flying for sport/fun. For basic information on what and where to not fly, checkout the FAA UAS website. If you are planning to fly professionally, go through a ground school webcourse and or other free education resources, and then use your knowledge to guide your actions and interactions.
Unfortunately, if anyone objects to you flying anywhere, they can still call a cop and allege you are invading privacy and flying over people or flying carelessly and recklessly, even if unprovable and untrue, and the police must investigate. A guy with a remote in his hands looking at a screen could be just watching Netflix. Putting on a vest telling everyone you are the pilot of a drone in the air in public is just asking for trouble, and be more likely lead to gathering a crowd of onlookers, instead of being ignored. YMMV.
When a caller alleges an invasion of privacy, or careless and reckless flying, both of which are criminal matters in every jurisdiction, no dispatcher can properly state that "nothing illegal has happened." The police are obligated to respond and investigate. It may not be promptly, but LEO have the right to verify registration of any drone pilot and collect evidence for the FAA, in addition to investigating any alleged criminal matters. Municipalities are also now creating new criminal muni codes to allow LEO to cite and arrest drone flyers for FAA violations. Don't assume you immune. Know all local laws, in addition to FAA regs, that you may be subject to, relating to not only where you fly, but how you fly. "Flying under the radar" so to speak, is often wiser than putting a target on your back.
When a caller alleges an invasion of privacy, or careless and reckless flying, both of which are criminal matters in every jurisdiction, no dispatcher can properly state that "nothing illegal has happened." The police are obligated to respond and investigate. It may not be promptly, but LEO have the right to verify registration of any drone pilot and collect evidence for the FAA, in addition to investigating any alleged criminal matters. Municipalities are also now creating new criminal muni codes to allow LEO to cite and arrest drone flyers for FAA violations. Don't assume you immune. Know all local laws, in addition to FAA regs, that you may be subject to, relating to not only where you fly, but how you fly. "Flying under the radar" so to speak, is often wiser than putting a target on your back.
