I love watching that video. I guess I now have watched it for years. LOL
Should i mind my own business? Or write a complaint to FAA?
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Why isn’t everyone calling this guy or sending emails educating him about all the rules he is breaking? Or better yet, turning them into the FAA?
What would I do? I would just mind my own business.
IMHO I would take your second option and "mind your own business" ... just saying ...
Because most people are smart enough to worry about themselves before preaching and narking on others. IMO, a friendly email can go a long way, but being a know- it-all / tattle tail is disgraceful
Wow, in CFR 107.39 has the word, "stationary" always been there? I thought that I had familiarized myself with all of the rules under part 107, and I have always considered vehicles to be covered protection. The word stationary is pretty critical. I have flown over roads many times. I won't anymore. Good thing nobody called the feds on me! I love getting better, this is a good thread!
I agree with the quote above. Focus on policing yourself before policing others.
If you ever have to ask or wonder if you should mind your own business, then you should in fact mind your own business.
With just looking at a couple of pictures and not knowing all the facts, you cannot determine anything from a Craigslist post.
With just looking at a couple of pictures and not knowing all the facts, you cannot determine anything from a Craigslist post.
I would just make a call to your FSDO and let them handle it. I would also try and report to them anonymously. In today's day and age, why expose yourself to an individual you know nothing about. Could be dangerous.
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I’ve reported three drunk drivers to the police since they were all over the road and a danger to themselves and others. I followed them until the police pulled them over. I had to go to the local magistrate but didn’t have to testify since they all pleaded guilty. I was happy to do it.
I’m also a licensed Ham and wouldn’t hesitate to help track down and turn into the FCC someone violating the FCC’s regs. Ham radio is largely self-regulated, and licensed Hams don’t want the bands screwed up by a few dumb people.
In your case, I think I’d warn the drone operator through Craig’s List, point him in the right direction and hope for the best. If you know he continues to violate the rules, report him.
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In my opinion there is no way to know with any certain what altitude or what angle he took the shots from. He could have been shooting off a hill with zoom that gives the perception of high altitude. He could have shot the highway from a distance off at an angle with zoom around a slight curve.
the bible tells us to mind our business,i personally wouldn’t dime someone out to the government for flying a drone if he was a terrorist or criminal then yes but not for this.
Does it affect you directly in a financial or in a directly safety way???
If no... It doesn't concern you.... IMO
Jerry
If no... It doesn't concern you.... IMO
Jerry
All we can say here is subjective unless we know all the facts. With that being said, I assume this individual advertising for a drone service knows about the potential of the machine, I mean a basic understanding that it’s not a toy but a tool. So, assuming ignorance about its use is not relevant.
We don’t know if he bought the drone just for the purpose of “opening a business”, if so, I asked here would any of you pay $1200+ for a consumer drone with the intentions to make money out of it and don’t take the time to learn the rules of engagement?....I don’t think so. My recommendation would be to contact him, ask for his services, his credentials and insurance as if you were a potential client shopping for aerial photography services.
If he can’t produce anything just let him know he may be reported to the feds for operating commercially without the proper certifications.
We don’t know if he bought the drone just for the purpose of “opening a business”, if so, I asked here would any of you pay $1200+ for a consumer drone with the intentions to make money out of it and don’t take the time to learn the rules of engagement?....I don’t think so. My recommendation would be to contact him, ask for his services, his credentials and insurance as if you were a potential client shopping for aerial photography services.
If he can’t produce anything just let him know he may be reported to the feds for operating commercially without the proper certifications.
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No... I learned recently as well that flying over moving traffic is not allowed. Via the FAA: "You currently cannot fly a small UAS over anyone not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure, or not inside a covered stationary vehicle. " Stationary is the operative word. Not a lot of people know this, it seems.
This quote here would tend to have me lean toward the MYOB option. I say this because it sounds like all the suspected wrongdoing is speculation that may be based on a bias or sensitivity you have as quoted above. It seems less a case of being worried about safety and protecting the drone community. They may be subconscious excuses for you to want to swing into action.
I mean no disrespect and there is certainly nothing wrong with wanting to protect your business and not see your hard work devalued. However, if that desire tends to cause you to find wrongdoing where there may not be, then I’m not sure getting questioning him or sending the authorities at him is the right thing to do. Seems too grey to me. If, however, you *knew* he was not 107 certified and *knew* he was posing a real danger then I might have a different answer.
