Test Ended with Drone Confrontation (Drone Police)
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Henrik Olsen
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DJI Mini 3 Pro Test Comparison ended in a drone flying confrontation with the bird lady or local Karen.
This could happen to you despite you knowing the local drone laws.

Have you experienced anything like this?




2022-6-2
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KLRSKIR
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Too funny (and sad) Henrik, thanks for sharing and for a good laugh.
2022-6-2
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Mobilehomer
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In the local vernacular - you done good!!!
2022-6-2
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MySky
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Thanks for sharing Henrik.
It is  always the same with those people, claiming privacy for them self, but taking videos or photos of others like in your case without respecting your privacy.
And better, posting everything of themselfs on any kind of social media platforms.
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TonyPHX
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Yes, I have experienced this.  Neighbor lady is evil and even made a false report to the local law enforcement.  These people do themselves in over time though with lies.
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The Saint
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for the most part, we don't have that privacy law here in america.  the part of taking a person's photo or a picture/video of their private property.  that would be the death of camera drones here in america, not sure how you guys survive with that law.
2022-6-2
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DJI Stephen
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Hello there Henrik Olsen. Good day and thank you for sharing this interesting video that you have filmed and created. Keep flying and have a nice day.
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DAFlys
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Nicely handled Hendrik,   I assume she never came back.
2022-6-2
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Nice job Henrik of remaining cool and NOT telling the Bird Lady off.  Obviously she was in a transmit mode and didn't want to receive anything you offered.  
2022-6-3
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Montfrooij
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That happens indeed.
2022-6-3
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TonyPHX
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DowntownRDB Posted at 6-3 04:33
Nice job Henrik of remaining cool and NOT telling the Bird Lady off.  Obviously she was in a transmit mode and didn't want to receive anything you offered.

I love this explanation DowntownRDB.  : )   "transmit mode" indeed where they have held down the microphone key and fill the airwaves....but learn and understand nothing.  

I am going to steal this transmit mode description.  Thank you!!!
2022-6-3
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TonyPHX Posted at 6-3 18:46
I love this explanation DowntownRDB.  : )   "transmit mode" indeed where they have held down the microphone key and fill the airwaves....but learn and understand nothing.  

I am going to steal this transmit mode description.  Thank you!!!

You're more than welcome to steal it and use anytime.  
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HomePoint
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2/3 years ago, I hit this issue maybe 3 times in the UK and was very disheartened and was ready to give up the hobby.  One of my confrontations was even a so called flyer/photographer himself and had a talking spot on a popular YouTube drone channel based out of Oxfordshire.  It's very sad and quite strange that these people even find the nerves to just randomly approach someone in such an aggressive manner.

Recently I too flew the Mini 3 Pro around Crete and the people that approached me during this, there were many, came out of interest regarding the drone rather than to complain.  My faith has been returned.
2022-6-4
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kazcow
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Hej Henrik,

you actually balanced on a legal edge to be honest   

What you did was you as PIC (pilot in control) was operating 2 or 3 aircraft at the same time. That is NOT quite legal as you are supposed to keep you eye on THE drone throughout your flight. With multiple drones in the air - if you do not have fully independent right and left eyes - it might have been a technical violation of the rules.

Men der er altid folk der vil brokke sig

/k
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