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tyronn Posted at 2018-6-13 22:00
It's a ridiculous rule and one that needs to be broken IMO. Happy to wear consequences as I think I will be fine. What harm can possibly happen in a desert? Talk about nanny state.
"Happy to wear the consequences..."
The consequences are as follows: "Violation of the ban is a misdemeanor with the maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $5,000 fine."
As absurd as the rule is, it is still a rule. Don't be 'that guy' that doesn't give a crap about the rules, and decides it's OK to break the ones you don't agree with. If you are going to fly over a National Park, be sure to take off and land outside of the park, and make sure you never set foot in the park while flying.
That will keep you within the current rules, as long as all other rules are followed.
I'm sure the footage would be spectacular, but personally, I don't think it's worth the risk. - to yourself or the community at large.
Edit:
This from the DeathValley rules and regs website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/m ... sthatrequireapermit
scroll up 1 paragraph from that link, and you'll see the following:
(a)(2) The following are designated areas, conditions, and restrictions on activities as established by the superintendent:- Unmanned Aircraft (Drones, Quadcopters, and Model Aircraft): Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the superintendent.
The term “unmanned aircraft” means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce.
These conditions have been established for visitor safety and resource protection.
So if you really want to fly, do it the right way, and ask the Superintendent for permission. You may be lucky and get it. Show them the proper respect, and you may be allowed to fly. This would also keep you within the rules, and not labled as a rogue pilot giving the entire community a bad name.
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