BatStryker
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Flight distance : 338812 ft
United States
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How many of us have heard this either from passers-by or from authorities?
I was recently getting some shots on the beach here in Venice CA. there is a narrow strip of "warning area" between LAX and the Santa Monica Airport. Since it is a warning area and not a No Fly Zone (NFZ) I am only required to file my flight plan on the FAA B4U Fly app. I am also flying over water, so I am not flying over people, and this was early in the morning, so, no surfers yet.
So, I'm actually finished shooting and am packing up my aircraft and equipment, when a lifeguard rolls up in his red Toyota Four Runner. For those that don't know. The LA County Lifeguards are actually part of the LA County Fire Dept. "You're not allowed to fly drones here.", he says. Several responses flash through my mind; "Where does it say that?" "I filed my flight plan with the FAA, and I'm not flying over people, and I think the ocean is scarcely populated" etc. Instead, I just said "I'm packing up..." as what would be the point in debating the issue since I'm finished. Although I still would like to learn, what rule, article or ordinance, the lifeguard was referring to, and what sort of citation he might issue? So, he seems happy with my response, and says "Have a nice day."
Has anyone else had this sort of experience? What if anything did you do about it?
Thanks
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