Maybe more than you think .What the heck do they know.
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Ever since I was questioned by the cops while flying my phantom I have been reluctant to fly. What happens if it is determined and who determines if I have violated one of the "suggestions" within the FAA drone guidelines?
Ever since I was questioned by the cops while flying my phantom I have been reluctant to fly. What happens if it is determined and who determines if I have violated one of the "suggestions" within the FAA drone guidelines?
You're right, I think the most that would happen is you are told to pack up your drone and fly elsewhere, and whether they can legally do that is often a gray area. But for me, and what I advise, don't argue with the cop, just pack it up and move to a different spot. Not that I am "rolling over" and "giving up my rights," but instead I'm protecting my pocket book and my time, both of which I value greatly. Arguing with authority often escalates the situation and you end up on the short stick. I don't want to waste my time or money fighting a BS charge and proving myself right. It is easier, faster, and cheaper for me to say, "yes sir. I believe you might be wrong, but I'll follow your request this time" or something like that, and just move on. Saves me from fighting a BS ticket.IF they are just asking someone if they are registered and the person is not doing any thing wrong then there should not be any thing for them to determine other then if you are carrying the registration copy with you or on line. and if there are numbers on or in the craft. Thats the only thing that is the LAW and not any guidelines or suggestions. Thats not a police officers job or his place to determine is some one is following things that are not laws and just suggestions and guide lines. and if by chance if some one is breaking some law it takes more then a cop just thinking some think is against the law or that some one is breaking a law. It don't matter what there opinion or feeling are about any thing and they instead need some thing called a statute to even charge someone for any thing. and they also need proof or at least probable cause by way of evidence or swore statement that someone did what ever the person is being accused of.
IF they are just asking someone if they are registered and the person is not doing any thing wrong then there should not be any thing for them to determine other then if you are carrying the registration copy with you or on line. and if there are numbers on or in the craft. Thats the only thing that is the LAW and not any guidelines or suggestions. Thats not a police officers job or his place to determine is some one is following things that are not laws and just suggestions and guide lines. and if by chance if some one is breaking some law it takes more then a cop just thinking some think is against the law or that some one is breaking a law. It don't matter what there opinion or feeling are about any thing and they instead need some thing called a statute to even charge someone for any thing. and they also need proof or at least probable cause by way of evidence or swore statement that someone did what ever the person is being accused of.
I was told to land my Inspire by a sherrif's chopper in Burbank.Ever since I was questioned by the cops while flying my phantom I have been reluctant to fly. What happens if it is determined and who determines if I have violated one of the "suggestions" within the FAA drone guidelines?
I think I'll turn mine into a gun so I don't have to register it.
Note to FAA: This is a joke!! Please, FAA, don't take it seriously.
I hope you understand it is not about the $5... It could be free and I would still see it as a knee-jerk response by our government. Educate & train operators then license them. Imagine if states had you register your automobiles but required no license or training to drive.(Watching DJI drone safari videos on Good Morning America right now)
Well I live in a blue state, and very little restrictions here. What restrictions I have encountered were in place prior to drone technology (i.e. RC planes), other than making the Space Needle and the big Ferris Wheel on the waterfront off limits, nothing has changed.
But this doesn't bode well for all those on this list who have made their stand by refusing to spend $5 to register their drones.
Which is pretty much the case. Nowadays they take a test at home on a computer and then a tiny little drive.I hope you understand it is not about the $5... It could be free and I would still see it as a knee-jerk response by our government. Educate & train operators then license them. Imagine if states had you register your automobiles but required no license or training to drive.
Which is pretty much the case. Nowadays they take a test at home on a computer and then a tiny little drive.
I was just hit in the back by a student driver three days ago on my way up to Moorpark and the mother was mad at me for her uninsured and class C temp license.