This whole thing seems to be a great example of completely irresponsible reporting and repeating....and the sort of effect that such a thing and debate can generate even within a forum filled with people that should know better. In the news video, the drone was reported as flying between the Reunion Bldg and the Courts Bldg... BOTH of which are more than 5 miles away from Love Field (and yes, as regulations currently stand, distances are measured from center point of an airport).
I think the title should be change to "Bozo Reporter films drone and claims it violates Love Field airspace, when it in fact wasn't....and needlessly stirs debate".
The attached picture shows a 5 mile red circle around the coordinates of Love Field as reported in the AFD, and a .5 mile green circle around Reunion Tower. They do not overlap.
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This zoomed in picture shows the proximity of Reunion Tower to the Courts building, both of which well outside (at least 1/2 mile outside) the 5 mile radius:
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All I'm saying is this seems to be an example of a drone flying in a location that people may not like (urban, over freeways), reported as illegal and dangerous, yet may in fact be perfectly within regulations, even without notification to ATC. Be skeptical when you hear such "news" reports. The news station should possibly be chastised for their poor reporting.
The full report can be seen here:
Video Shows Drone in Controlled Dallas Airspace