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Police: Man sent up drone to view fatal crash scene
Connecticut police say the FAA is investigating a drone equipped with a camera that appeared over the scene of a car crash. Was it being used for commercial or even journalistic purposes? (news.cnet.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Your one line about "Governments and common sense just don't go together" speaks bunches. It will be VERY INTERESTING to see how it all plays out but I can guarantee that the there will be so many "Thou Shalt Nots" that it won't be practical for some. Sad part is, for line of sight, private use, except in an approach path or runway proximity, there ought not to be many restrictions.
"for line of sight, private use, except in an approach path or runway proximity, there ought not to be many restrictions."
Exactly!
It is like outlawing use of mustangs in the old days of the wild west (even on private cattle ranches), until the 'govamint' back in DC created horse rules for the road.
What you do on your land or in the air space immediately above it, is your business.
Exactly!
It is like outlawing use of mustangs in the old days of the wild west (even on private cattle ranches), until the 'govamint' back in DC created horse rules for the road.
What you do on your land or in the air space immediately above it, is your business.
I agree. A lot of Airports have had the foresight to do height restrictions on building on their approach/departure paths. If there are no such restrictions, it ought to be open. On that note, it is a shame that more airports have not done that, i.e. San Diego and that parking garage.
That is one that has just gained National prominence over the last few years, but there are many more examples all over the country. A nice long, clear approach is becoming a scarce commodity. Not to say there aren't any but you are only finding them where a community gives a damn about it's airport and doesn't treat it like a stepchild.
Yes.
But exception aside,
"for line of sight, private use, there ought not to be many restrictions."
But exception aside,
"for line of sight, private use, there ought not to be many restrictions."
The current way drone regulations are being made is another example of how our government is fundamentally changing. Our country was founded on the freedom to prosper and do whatever you want unless a law specifically prevented it with certain God given freedoms being guaranteed by the "Bill of Rights." Now, with drones and other new technologies, all uses are deemed illegal and being prevented until specifically allowed. We'll see how this plays out.