by Jamesbr » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:39 am
Although I can understand the frustration of individuals who don't follow the codes for flying drones.
I use a drone, but follow the laws, and codes related to drone flight, there are many restrictions related to flying over crowded places etc, and obviously there are also issues surrounding points of interest.
I am disabled and can't walk up mountains, can't climb to see amazing sights, so in these circumstances a drone would be the only option I have for seeing some spectacular sights.
It is with regret there have been many times I have wanted to view something special, but because of laws and regulations, and restrictions I can't fly.
At this point if the crowds had gone and perhaps there was only a couple of people about I would love to be able to launch my drone and see the attraction, if I then have to keep an eye out for people lobbing stones at my drone I would be then further restricted.
I would only be looking at the scenery, I don't care if there is someone in the shot, I could just blur out their faces, this would be my only way of seeing some of Scotland best views, in fact the world's best views.
So think again before you use criminal damage to protect your vanity, and think about why the person is using a drone, if I'm not buzzing you, but simply flying over you to view something beyond you, then leave it be, I wil only record once I have reached my target, if there is no obstacles, or height restrictions then I will fly high, but within the law.
Please think carefully, some of us are genuine, and use them for a reason.
That said it would bug me if someone was following me, and stayed too close, at that time you can report the use to the authorities.
I must also add I amm a registered, and licensed drone pilot, although the drone I use is below 250g, and is not covered by the laws, I chose to be cautious, so again please think is it invading my privacy, or simple flying over, also some hand gestures will activate certain modes on some drones, including follow me, and several other actions, including making it fly round you creating a video.