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Today I was flying around my usual spot in Central Park, Chesterfield, Missouri. I was on my 3rd battery when a cop pulled up and asked if that was my drone. He said that someone called to complain that a drone was following them around the park and they wanted something done about it.
First of all:
Yes I was flying around the park at about 200 foot. The park has a big body of water with a walking path that goes around it, the total distance of the trail is probably about a mile long. I usually keep my drone over the water and fly further out away from the path. Yes people are walking around but I completely ignore them, I never EVER fly close or go above someones head.
The cop explained that it is perfectly fine to fly the drone around the park, he just had to follow up because of the call. I showed him the controller with an iPad mini connected and he thought it was amazing. He asked the usual questions, how long will it stay in the air, how much did it cost and WHERE CAN I GET ONE? He watched the screen for a while and I even asked if he wanted a go to which he replied, I don't want to owe you $1000 when I crash it lol.
All in all, a very present experience. He said if anyone complains, let them know that the police say it is perfectly fine to fly here.
Thanks
First of all:
Yes I was flying around the park at about 200 foot. The park has a big body of water with a walking path that goes around it, the total distance of the trail is probably about a mile long. I usually keep my drone over the water and fly further out away from the path. Yes people are walking around but I completely ignore them, I never EVER fly close or go above someones head.
The cop explained that it is perfectly fine to fly the drone around the park, he just had to follow up because of the call. I showed him the controller with an iPad mini connected and he thought it was amazing. He asked the usual questions, how long will it stay in the air, how much did it cost and WHERE CAN I GET ONE? He watched the screen for a while and I even asked if he wanted a go to which he replied, I don't want to owe you $1000 when I crash it lol.
All in all, a very present experience. He said if anyone complains, let them know that the police say it is perfectly fine to fly here.
Thanks