Interesting thread.
What I don't get is why your attitude is so aggressive. You described the property as having no trees, nothing special, just open space. So what the desire to fly over a waste land?
I have to say I am on the side of the Hotel. For all the reasons posted earlier. Insurance, noise, privacy, etc.
It appeared to me this became some sort of cause for you. "My rights are being violated..."
What happened to politeness and people taking other people's wishes into consideration. There are tons of great places to fly. Beside some hotel - well why is it so important other than your rights?
This world would be a lot better if we all started our day with the idea we were going to be nice to someone that day. Just one person. Regardless of rights, laws and all that other crap we stand behind.
My 2 cents.
BTW, why didn't we get a link to the footage you recorded, or did you really just fly without a camera on it.
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