Has anyone else seen the video of the person that flew his p3s under a blue angles flight....

[MinnesotaKyle]

Your post was not about crowds, beaches, N Parks or NFZs.
You 'sensationalized' your post about the BAs. Click-baiting.

No one would likely visit your YT channels about crowds, beaches, Parks, and NFZs would they? (I wouldn't).

Who has drawn attention from the Feds by dropping beer cans?

Please don't leave... is that what you want to hear?

I am drawing attention to the blatant disregard for the rules and regulations that NOW surround this hobby because of stunts like this, he could have gotten way better video had he used a DSLR camera... If you want to go fly or support flying your drone near aircraft in a populated area go for it..

What if there was some radio interference and moments before the planned pass over the drone did a "fly away". Stranger things have happened....

Lol, I follow all the rules and regulations when it comes to dropping cans of beer, I keep flights at 400 ft or lower, within line of sight, fly over fields, and adhere to the FAA dropping objects clause and all the other rules and regulations. That is why I have not gotten a knock on the door from them..

It was an exaggeration lol yes it was what I wanted to hear now I feel better!!!!

 

[MinnesotaKyle]

Your post was not about crowds, beaches, N Parks or NFZs.
You 'sensationalized' your post about the BAs. Click-baiting.

No one would likely visit your YT channels about crowds, beaches, Parks, and NFZs would they? (I wouldn't).

Who has drawn attention from the Feds by dropping beer cans?

Please don't leave... is that what you want to hear?

I am sure we could both sit down beers in hand, come to some sort of general agreement that the drone pilot could have used better judgment..

 

[Hickeroar]

Ya, this post isn't worth all these rustled jimmies. Even if the title is a big clickbait-ish, I think we can all agree that the pilot still broke other rules. Let's all just hold hands and get along.

 

[N017RW]

I am sure we could both sit down beers in hand, come to some sort of general agreement that the drone pilot could have used better judgment..

I'm good here.

With regards as to what can be SEEN in the vid, no problems with the pilot for me.

 

[MinnesotaKyle]

I'm good here.

With regards as to what can be SEEN in the vid, no problems with the pilot for me.

Right on man, I am as well, cheers to that and it is clearly evident that we both hold the same depth of passion regarding our drones!

 

[Jesse James]

I am drawing attention to the blatant disregard for the rules and regulations that NOW surround this hobby because of stunts like this, he could have gotten way better video had he used a DSLR camera... If you want to go fly or support flying your drone near aircraft in a populated area go for it..

What if there was some radio interference and moments before the planned pass over the drone did a "fly away". Stranger things have happened....

Lol, I follow all the rules and regulations when it comes to dropping cans of beer, I keep flights at 400 ft or lower, within line of sight, fly over fields, and adhere to the FAA dropping objects clause and all the other rules and regulations. That is why I have not gotten a knock on the door from them..

It was an exaggeration lol yes it was what I wanted to hear now I feel better!!!!

So you think if the plane hit the bird the plane would crash ? That thing would be destroyed in seconds doing zero damage to the airplane.


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[Tenly]

Is there some evidence or reason to assume that this pilot did not receive special permission to fly in this location on that day?

Based on the apparent difference in altitude, the fact that he wasn't directly underneath the other aircraft, and our inability to see what is directly below the drone - I don't see any reason to crucify this pilot. To me, he appeared to be flying safely - and I don't know that he didn't have special permission to be there.

For all I can see, it doesn't look like he's hovering directly over anybody and that there are very few (if any) people within 150m of him. In the first shot, he clearly well back from the beach - possibly over a parking area or across the street. In the second shot, he appears to be over the water and in the third shot, I think he's towards the back of the beach where it borders a big empty grass field - so I don't think anyone was in serious danger from a battery failure - and in the event of a flyaway, people can be at risk of harm even if they're a mile away - but I don't believe flyaways are very common at all - and I do think he was probably far enough away from all but perhaps a very few people in order to comply with safety guidelines.

It may be reasonable to question whether he had the right to be there that day - but keep in mind that he very well might have - and from what I see - he was flying safely. Convicting him of being an idiot based on the evidence we actually have seems harsh and premature.

 

[Rypper1]

I'd have to agree with Tenly and others on this post. Based on the video evidence, I don't see anything wrong. From the looks of what you can see of the beach he appears to be behind the crowd on the beach. I am not about to start crucifying pilots that cannot be proven to be in the wrong.

 

[impilot51]

That's assuming quite a bit. If we assume the other direction though, that he does not have special permission, we then have flying in an NFZ and flying in the flight path of aircraft and not giving way to said aircraft (by immediately descending). To those that say he's not in the flight path, the FAA says no flying within 5 miles of an airport...here we are measuring separation in feet. Whether or not we think it actually represents a threat to either aircraft is immaterial. In the eyes of the FAA, it would clearly be in violation. Common sense would tell us that in its current position it does not pose a threat, but common sense seems to be lacking with authorities these days, and I would guess this pilot would be looking at multiple fines, probably in the thousands of dollars, if caught.

 

[Raceman17]

Not only is this a No fly zone

There is a large international airport within a mile away, plus the whole area is a national park, and is a no fly zone.

Do you even know where this was filmed at? Obviously you could see that the water tower said Pensacola beach and you can see the fishing pier in the shots. Pretty much puts his location at casino beach. You can look on any map and see the "large international airport" aka Pensacola International Airport is not a mile down the road. It's roughly 10-12 miles away from the pier. Well outside of the 5 mile flight restrictions of the air port. The same could be said for NAS Pensacola. It appears to be about 10 miles as a bridge flys from where he was flying.

It's amazing me at how many people run their mouth on this forum and not have all the info to backup what crap that comes out of their mouths. They guy did nothing wrong. He'll it appears he was flight around 150' well below the 400' FAA suggested height limit.
There is absolutely no flight restrictions around the area he was flying either. The parks you mention are to the east and west of where he was flying. Get your facts straight before you go running off at the mouth about how everyone and their brother is breaking the laws with their drones.

I for one will be on my boat a Pensacola beach doing the same shots when the blue angels are there for their summer show. See you there.

 

[dirkclod]

You must be smoking Crack.. Do you even know where this was filmed at? Obviously you could see that the water tower said Pensacola beach and you can see the fishing pier in the shots. Pretty much puts his location at casino beach. You can look on any map and see the "large international airport" aka Pensacola International Airport is not a mile down the road. It's roughly 10-12 miles away from the pier. Well outside of the 5 mile flight restrictions of the air port. The same could be said for NAS Pensacola. It appears to be about 10 miles as a bridge flys from where he was flying.

It's amazing me at how many people run their mouth on this forum and not have all the info to backup what crap that comes out of their mouths. They guy did nothing wrong. He'll it appears he was flight around 150' well below the 400' FAA suggested height limit.
There is absolutely no flight restrictions around the area he was flying either. The parks you mention are to the east and west of where he was flying. Get your facts straight before you go running off at the mouth about how everyone and their brother is breaking the laws with their drones.

I for one will be on my boat a Pensacola beach doing the same shots when the blue angels are there for their summer show. See you there.

Not no need to be so rough Raceman .

 

[Raceman17]

Not no need to be so rough Raceman .

I understand...
this place should be a place for people to go get help and discuss drone topics.. It just seems that there is always a lot of misinformation from people just spewing off at the mouth without checking the facts. If your going to post something and make accusations they should at least be somewhat true and can backup what your saying.

 

[dirkclod]

I understand...
this place should be a place for people to go get help and discuss drone topics.. It just seems that there is always a lot of misinformation from people just spewing off at the mouth without checking the facts. If your going to post something and make accusations they should at least be somewhat true and can backup what your saying.

I agree with ya but was just saying it wasn't any reason to be so rough is all .

 

[LuvMyTJ]

I liked the video and if he was in a drone friendly area I don't think he has any worries.

@Raceman17 - Thanks for your input. Other than the first sentence I agree with your assessment. And Dirks right, we like to keep it friendly here.

 

[Raceman17]

I agree with ya but was just saying it wasn't any reason to be so rough is all .

It's leading to a bunch of miss information that get passed around.

Just like the kid the other day who flew his Phantom over a smoke stack of a power plant. He was called out by someone saying it was illegal to fly over a power plant. He even posted the link to the FAA document. Funny thing is, if u would have went and read the document it was only making a suggestion to strongly advise flying or hovering over the power plants. It's not illegal.. Just not advised.

People should be able to come to the forums and get information that is accurate and not have to second guess every post that is being made on whether or not the information given is in fact true at all. That's all.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

It's leading to a bunch of miss information that get passed around.

Just like the kid the other day who flew his Phantom over a smoke stack of a power plant. He was called out by someone saying it was illegal to fly over a power plant. He even posted the link to the FAA document. Funny thing is, if u would have went and read the document it was only making a suggestion to strongly advise flying or hovering over the power plants. It's not illegal.. Just not advised.

People should be able to come to the forums and get information that is accurate and not have to second guess every post that is being made on whether or not the information given is in fact true at all. That's all.

Exactly why I post source links in my post. Around here I have a saying... educational, not confrontational. That way we all learn without the drama.

 

[Raceman17]

@Raceman17 - Thanks for your input. Other than the first sentence I agree with your assessment. And Dirks right, we like to keep it friendly here.

I edited the original post to remove the first sentence. It was harsh. My bad.

 

[MinnesotaKyle]

Wow you really get worked up lol, Pensacola IS a no fly zone so don't fly your drone there..

 

[impilot51]

The part I would disagree with is when you see aircraft approaching at low altitude, unmanned aircraft should always give way. From the looks of that video, that would be no different that hovering at 100 feet altitude at the end of any runway of any busy airport. Virtually every jet will be hundreds of feet in the air by the time they reach the end of the runway, with probably more separation that what was shown in that video. Do you think the FAA would be OK with that? We have a 1.5 mile radius NFZ around them coming with GEO, with a 5 mile radius notification radius. Perhaps this was not in an NFZ, but being in the flight path, even a few hundred below said aircraft, and the right thing to do is to descend as much as possible. I truly believe fines would be levied if seen by the FAA and the pilot is tracked down.

So I think it was unsafe. Not really, but I don't think that's the way the FAA thinks.

 

[Raceman17]

Wow you really get worked up lol, Pensacola IS a no fly zone so don't fly your drone there..

Please post whatever info you have that says that "Pensacola" is a NFZ. Yes the airport (5 mile radius) and NAS Pensacola is a NFZ but other than that I think your wrong. I live in the area and am very familiar with where you can and cannot fly. Where he was flying that day was not in a NFZ. Period.