Personal Drone

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Originally posted by walterv

I do see if you use a drone or video camera to record something and publicly post it, you may be in deep sh$t. But the paparazzi has been doing such for year and that is not illegal???

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Walter, only if you violate current law. Recording something and posting it is not illegal. Posting the video and expecting financial renumeration in any form, (such as realtors) or violation of the Federal Air Regulations will land you in deep sh$t. The FAA recently announced that all video posted on the internet can be used to substantiate a violation. For instance, if video yourself over Flushing Bay with a drone would result in an airspace violation and the video would be the proof and could be used to prove the FAA's case. It is up to the operator to insure that what he video records does not in any way violate the FARs. Given the low skill and knowledge level of most drone operators, with regard to the FAR's and the National Airspace system, an unintentional violation is very easy.
 
Greg,
I get the "airspace gig" totally makes sense. I was just wondering about what Billy posted.
 
Rommer,
About freaking time ... The follow me thing is awesome .. I cant believe DJI doesnt have it yet...

Certain model drones that incorporate google maps already limit ur ability to fly. IT knows where u are and Flashes notices on the screen advising u

WALT,
Once u see the drone in action ur sooo getting one

Rob
 
Part of this debate should come down to airspace and who owns it.
There is lots of documented cases where people are flying drones over nude beaches.
Now, if that nude beach is private and not public and people pay to get onto it, do they own the airspace or have rights to it above the beach? And how far? If it's public, then flying a drone over it is no different than walking onto it. I am sure they have a no camera policy, but how legal is that to begin with.
 
Airplanes have been flying above nude beaches for years. Trust me, I know a guy who crashed on one while not paying attention to his flying. The point is, there is no expectation of privacy on a beach, any beach anywhere. There is no expectation of privacy on any land from the airspace above. The only way there can be is if the landholder petitions the FAA for a TFR. Surprisingly we see these all over the South during football practice seasons over college practice fields for instance. Clemson has one regularly up to 3000' over their practice field for instance. That said, you do not "own" the airspace above your property, nor do you have an expectation of privacy upon it. About the best you can say is FAR minimum altitudes and airspace restrictions apply.
 
So if I see a drone outside my window and hit it with a rock, have I performed any violation?
If I have a dispute with my neighbor, can I hover a drone over his patio for a few hours?

I expect as they get cheaper there are going to be more issues of moral and ethical abuse.
Heck, high school kids take pics of a girl bending down or making a face and put it on snap chat...wait until the same punks get a drone.
 
I think just like every new technology that evolves the laws and rules will catch up.

Noone used to wear seat belts, now it's a fine if you don't.

Remember when noone but the rich had cell phones.
Now everyone does and its a fine to text and drive.

The big issue with the drone besides invasion is safety.
What if someone flys a drone over my house, car or boat and crashes into my property.
Do they have insurance? Are they responsible? Do I have to give drone back if it lands on my land?

Get your popcorn and watch our rule makers have a field day with this one!
 
quote:
Originally posted by WALSHIE

So if I see a drone outside my window and hit it with a rock, have I performed any violation?
If I have a dispute with my neighbor, can I hover a drone over his patio for a few hours?

I expect as they get cheaper there are going to be more issues of moral and ethical abuse.
Heck, high school kids take pics of a girl bending down or making a face and put it on snap chat...wait until the same punks get a drone.

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Yes
No
Lewd behavior is still illegal regardless of the mode.
 
quote:
Originally posted by GeeBee

quote:
Originally posted by WALSHIE

So if I see a drone outside my window and hit it with a rock, have I performed any violation?
If I have a dispute with my neighbor, can I hover a drone over his patio for a few hours?

I expect as they get cheaper there are going to be more issues of moral and ethical abuse.
Heck, high school kids take pics of a girl bending down or making a face and put it on snap chat...wait until the same punks get a drone.

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Yes
No
Lewd behavior is still illegal regardless of the mode.

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I would imagine it would be the same violation if you hit a car with a rock on the street. As far as question 2, I would imagine you could get them on a noise related violation. Interesting question is if airspace is public, is there a height that would be considered private property. I can't imagine you could fly five feet off the ground on your neighbors property.
 
Flying 5 feet over your neighbors property is fundamental denial of right to use and enjoyment. Don't even need an FAR for that problem. It is similar to a barking dog.
 
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