joeglennaz
lvl.2
Flight distance : 8327 ft
United States
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Jack, Next time that happens call the Police!! What I have done is I Keep a three ring binder with we me, that has a plastic cover made to slip a single sheet of paper in. On the outside I put in a paper with the following:
"If you want to talk to me about the drone, I'll be happy to talk to you when I'm done flying.
If you want to talk to me about my right to use this aircraft, or my right to collect data and photographs from this aircraft, please read the guidelines below. The FAA has authorized the use of radio control aircraft for personal recreational use unless expressly prohibited by local ordinance. If you believe I am not in compliance, feel free to contact local authorities. Any attempt to harass me, interfere with or cause damage to my personal property will be met with criminal prosecution.
FAA guidelines for Model Aircraft Operations
Model aircraft operations are for hobby or recreational purposes only.
The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly. Individuals flying for hobby or recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:
● Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
● Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times
● Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations
● Don't fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying
● Don't fly near people or stadiums
● Don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
● Don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft
The statutory parameters of a model aircraft operation are outlined in Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 (the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012) (PDF). Individuals who fly within the scope of these parameters do not require permission to operate their UAS; any flight outside these parameters (including any non-hobby, non-recreational operation) requires FAA authorization. For example, using a UAS to take photos for your personal use is recreational; using the same device to take photographs or videos for compensation or sale to another individual would be considered a non-recreational operation.
Lay the binder on the ground beside you with this facing up. In the binder I have printouts of the airspace in my area, my registration and all kinds of stuff that clearly shows I know what I'm doing. All can be found on the web for free. So once you are talking to them flipping though showing where the nearest airports are, airspace, your registration, any certificates, I have a copy of my Pilots License etc. Add anything. I even have a photo of the drone and stats on it. That will usually shut up about anyone an make them realize they are ignorant. If not tell them they could go to jail for interfering with the safe operation of an aircraft.
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