It has become apparent that we need to educate the public that we are responsible people and show the public a different side to the "drone" image they get in the media. This is a list intended for you to print out and hand to people who may approach you with their concerns or hopefully their interest in your quad. I understand some of these guidelines may grate against some of the civil libertarians out there but they are in the interest of improving our image to the public and the only way to do that sometimes is compromise instead of digging our heals in.
Please feel free to tell me what you think I should add that will be helpful for you to distribute to people you interact with while flying. Number 4 in particular. If someone asks me to stop shooting with my digital SLR I respect their wishes.(Within reason of coarse. If i were documenting some Rodney King moment I would gather the evidence if safe to do do.
Flying guidelines.
1-400 ft altitude limit in most areas of most countries. Avoid All other aircraft. (Check the relevant regulations.)
2-Maintain 30 metres from people or property.
3-Avoid flying over property without permission.
4-If someone asks you politely to stop flying do so. (Wether you have the right to fly or not it's basic courtesy.)
5- Don't fly where you could distract people into an accident.(Ie over roads, construction sites etc)
6-Be aware of the possibility of spooking livestock/wildlife.
Please feel free to tell me what you think I should add that will be helpful for you to distribute to people you interact with while flying. Number 4 in particular. If someone asks me to stop shooting with my digital SLR I respect their wishes.(Within reason of coarse. If i were documenting some Rodney King moment I would gather the evidence if safe to do do.
Flying guidelines.
1-400 ft altitude limit in most areas of most countries. Avoid All other aircraft. (Check the relevant regulations.)
2-Maintain 30 metres from people or property.
3-Avoid flying over property without permission.
4-If someone asks you politely to stop flying do so. (Wether you have the right to fly or not it's basic courtesy.)
5- Don't fly where you could distract people into an accident.(Ie over roads, construction sites etc)
6-Be aware of the possibility of spooking livestock/wildlife.