Jakey boy
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GDMills Posted at 2018-1-15 03:44
I'm glad that I understand the rules. The problem will come when somebody flying in total disregard for the Air Regs (like this example) has a problem and causes damage or harm to others. There will be a knee jerk reaction and all of us (responsible or otherwise) will end up with far more onerous restrictions than currently apply.
I think in my case, coming with a lot of RC experience (though new to drones) I flew with great care and attention, with substantial knowledge of fr local area, I was also higher than it seems in the video, however, I will in future fly higher and adhere to regulations.
In my defence I wasn’t aware, untill now, that you needed to be that far away from buildings etc. I honestly (and it’s your choice whether you believe me or not) thought that I only needed to be 50m away from buildings and people.
Admittedly at times I was closer than 50m, but I do think the regulations need to be clearer for new flyers.
And then there is the age old ‘lets Push the limits a bit for some great footage’ thrown in, and that, I’m afraid is taken too far by many, but in my case I believe I flew safe and sound
I’m certainly not one to be stupid and risk injuring someone etc.
Most of the footage on YouTube isn’t very very close to buildings, so it seems everyone is taking the regulations with a large pinch of salt... your right though, it will take an accident for things to change, and I believe it doesn’t really matter what height the drone is at, if it fails at any height over a town or city, it’s gonna be bad!
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