Recent content by jacuzzibusguy

while I cannot rule out the possibility people get harassed for an inoperable license plate light out in the trail, I think this very unlikely. I’m pretty sure the judge would not take kindly to any sort of harassment of drone operators tomorrow. I expect the park rangers and other county...

A small victory.... “Genesee County is enjoined from enforcing any ordinance involving the operation and/or the use of drones in The Mounds Off Road Vehicle Area....Thursday November 28, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m....”

I thought the entire story was in the Beginning of this thread, but realize this thread was started in the middle of the story. synopsis: park ranger arrested a drone pilot (me) confiscated drone, Ipad, controller, and just to be a jerk my personal cell phone And issued a citation for a 90 day...

this is at least slightly off topic. While not as straightforward as the case in genesee county, I don’t believe the dnr rule can be enforced, especially for part 107 pilots.

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators

Update: MCDO had their first hearing today. I want to say thank you to everyone who attended the hearing. There were about 10 of us, plus a reporter and our attorney. The decision for our request for temporary injunction was put off until the next court date, tbd. I am euphoric...

You sound like a well educated person. We have done exactly as you said and requested all the documents and data through a FReedom of Informstion Act request. It took longer than expected, but we did receive everything we asked for. Michigan takes foia pretty seriously, it costs a...

We contacted the Michigan dot aeronautics commission who requested the ag office take action. This is a wonderful step, but my guess is that the ag has plenty of more important things on their plate than drone preemption.

We showed up to the picnic only to find the gate locked and the park closed. No big deal. The park system is 11,000 acres. They cannot close them all! We went to a different park about three miles away. The police presence was heavy to say the least. My apologies as I did not...

I agree with your points! When I’m out enjoying nature, I really don’t want drones buzzing around disturbing the tranquility of the moment. I’ve spent months trying to get this, the largest local park system in the state, to stop banning drones in their parks. At the same time, I am...

The faa already has a system in place in regards to doing dangerous things with drones, like flying over people. We’re not talking about Central Park here. Conducting safe flights, especially in unpopulated areas, is allowed in all state and local parks in Michigan. (Unless there are...

This is excellent to hear! This is the result i expected when I sent the first friendly email back in November. Instead, I’ve spent almost 6 months sending emails, making phone calls, going to commission meetings, talking with reporters, trying to get the attorney general involved, I...

It is my understanding that the metro parks have since changed their stance on drones and now allow them in all of the parks.