Gimpy
Second Officer
United States
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I suspect that many, if not most, of us are aware of and to some degree self-conscious about the fact that our hobby isn't a popular one with the general public. That hostility towards drones has been around a long time, but yes, you being in the UK may make a difference, because the reports at Gatwick and Heathrow are probably more a part of public awareness there than it is the rest of the world.
Personally, I try to fly in places where I won't be seen or at least won't be seen by many people, and those places tend to be more conducive to safe flight anyway. On the occasions when other people were around, most comments I've gotten were merely curious ones or even positive, but yes, the possibility exists for other types of encounters, and like other aspects of flying, you should be prepared mentally for how to deal with it if that happens.
The bottom line is that if you want a hobby that all your friends and neighbors will approve of then flying drones probably isn't the best choice, but if you're flying safely and legally and don't like the idea of letting strangers bully you into giving up something you enjoy, then I encourage you to stick with it. |
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