Kudos to this Professional (Part 107) Drone Operator, he shows how to properly deal with the misinformed public and an angry citizen.  In today's electrified environment where people can go from calm to a flying rage in 0.6 seconds, it is critical that drone operators everywhere (Pros or not) know their rules & laws and remain calm, always.  This could have gone badly if the operator had not kept is calm demeanor and addressed the irrational person as he did.  Additionally, good for the police who seem to be getting the word that not all drone operators are evil spies or peeping toms.  They didn't even really question the whole operation from the start.  The dispatcher tried to explain to the angry bird from the start that it was not illegal for the operator to be there doing what he was doing.  Then, when the officer showed up it was not even up for discussion, he pretty much told the upset citizen to take a walk and leave the operator alone, really kind of funny when you see it.
So, here you go, I'm throwing this out on the forum for folks to see and learn from it...follow this professional's example.  He gets two thumbs up from me

DISCLAIMER: By sharing this video I am in no way endorsing this drone operators business, just the message it sends.

Good on him, he acted professional and did what he had to. Ignored the angry dude that doesnt know what his talkiing about and the cobs got his back. Great job to that guy

DEUCEDOG Posted at 2018-10-20 12:24

Yeah...leave him alone.

I've started setting up a DSLR on a tripod, recording from the moment I arrive and take the DJI case out of the truck. My one incident happened so fast I didn't have time to even think about turning on a camera. So now I make the camera this first thing I do when I get there. The cop was awesome. He didn't even bother the pilot. Nice job!

Jeff

Definitely a 2 thumbs up for the pilot. He acted in a proffesional manner which is a credit to him.
Thanks for sharing this with us..

Another good trick is just to wear a high visibility jacket.

Nobody ever questions a man in a high visibility jacket.

Dex Posted at 2018-10-20 18:15
Another good trick is just to wear a high visibility jacket.

Nobody ever questions a man in a high visibility jacket.

NOT so sure that is true anymore, at least in all cases, too many people are far to ready to challenge authority regardless of who it is...it's like they have a perpetual chip on their shoulder.

However, that said, I agree that is a good idea...I've seen such vests/jackets on Amazon and other places and I do see how that might fend off the more tepid folks who have concerns about drones.

This, of course assumes the drone operator is acting and bahaving in a proper/professional manner...otherwise all bets are off there

Brilliant, well done to him for keeping his calm.

Hi Genghis9, thanks for sharing this to our co-pilots. Have a safe flight always.

A double thumbs up from me too, and great that the cops supported him. Progress!

A true professional

Genghis9 Posted at 2018-10-20 20:33
NOT so sure that is true anymore, at least in all cases, too many people are far to ready to challenge authority regardless of who it is...it's like they have a perpetual chip on their shoulder.

However, that said, I agree that is a good idea...I've seen such vests/jackets on Amazon and other places and I do see how that might fend off the more tepid folks who have concerns about drones.

I just looked on Amazon, and some of these are a little bit questionable IMO. This one looks pretty dang official. If not just a little bit scammy.

If I was getting a lot of flack (I'm not, only one incident so far) I'd probably get one of these just to have handy.

Jeff

Jeff Millard Posted at 2018-10-21 18:01
I just looked on Amazon, and some of these are a little bit questionable IMO. This one looks pretty dang official. If not just a little bit scammy.

If I was getting a lot of flack (I'm not, only one incident so far) I'd probably get one of these just to have handy.

I get your point, it can be a fine line between overstating your position or just trying to state who/what you are.  I'd say the vest you indicated is OK, if you have a Part 107, then it is technically correct as to what it says.
If you are running a fairly successful business then I'd consider that a worthwhile investment to add to your other ProGear; as you note, to have just in case.

Jeff Millard Posted at 2018-10-21 18:01
I just looked on Amazon, and some of these are a little bit questionable IMO. This one looks pretty dang official. If not just a little bit scammy.

If I was getting a lot of flack (I'm not, only one incident so far) I'd probably get one of these just to have handy.

And its also compatible with many dji drones so thats always a bonus

Hellsgate Posted at 2018-10-21 22:45
And its also compatible with many dji drones so thats always a bonus

I saw that! Made me smile.

Jeff

thanks for sharing.more people need education on drones.

Dex Posted at 2018-10-20 18:15
Another good trick is just to wear a high visibility jacket.

Nobody ever questions a man in a high visibility jacket.

I agree, I have a bright orange vest with FAA registered drone pilot stenciled on it and have had police drive bye look at the vest and move on no problems so far. Knock on wood.

My new neighbor across the road (formerly woods) is just like that idiot who called the cops. Same attitude and personality. Thankfully he hasn't noticed my P4P, but he calls the cops every time I turn on my stereo on a Friday afternoon.

Mark Weiss Posted at 2018-10-24 17:06
My new neighbor across the road (formerly woods) is just like that idiot who called the cops. Same attitude and personality. Thankfully he hasn't noticed my P4P, but he calls the cops every time I turn on my stereo on a Friday afternoon.

Maybe you should try playing classical music...

Above all else keep your cool like the dude in the vid

Genghis9 Posted at 2018-10-24 17:08
Maybe you should try playing classical music...

Above all else keep your cool like the dude in the vid

LOL.. I do, sometimes. But one does not have a 20,000 watt sound system to play Beethoven. Sometimes I like to listen to Japanese pop music and feel the bass.
My way of dealing with it is to inform the cop that I've been doing this for the 52 years that I've lived in this house. The new guy should have been more careful about where he moved in.
Eventually, the cops got tired of responding to his constant calls. He's the ONLY one who complains.
But that guy in the video acts EXACTLY like this jerk across the road from me.

im 6'2" n 280lb  ive been into body building weight lift for 30 years
im not sure this will ever be a problem for me