Drones above my house
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Anyone ever had a drone fly over their property? I've seen it twice in the last few years and it bothers me.
Our property stands alone so if the drone is over my house it is deliberate and not just a neighbour with a toy that's drifted off course from their own back garden.
The first time I was in the back garden with my family, maybe in 2022 or 2023. It came slowly over the roof and hovered for a bit before heading off.
The second time was on Wednesday and this one made several passes before heading off across the fields. I couldn't see where it went to.
I've got nothing to hide but at the same time it makes me uncomfortable thinking that a device with a camera attached to it can hover over my garden for as long as it likes and come here whenever it wants.
Anybody know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?
Our property stands alone so if the drone is over my house it is deliberate and not just a neighbour with a toy that's drifted off course from their own back garden.
The first time I was in the back garden with my family, maybe in 2022 or 2023. It came slowly over the roof and hovered for a bit before heading off.
The second time was on Wednesday and this one made several passes before heading off across the fields. I couldn't see where it went to.
I've got nothing to hide but at the same time it makes me uncomfortable thinking that a device with a camera attached to it can hover over my garden for as long as it likes and come here whenever it wants.
Anybody know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?
ingenieur said:
Anyone ever had a drone fly over their property? I've seen it twice in the last few years and it bothers me.
Our property stands alone so if the drone is over my house it is deliberate and not just a neighbour with a toy that's drifted off course from their own back garden.
The first time I was in the back garden with my family, maybe in 2022 or 2023. It came slowly over the roof and hovered for a bit before heading off.
The second time was on Wednesday and this one made several passes before heading off across the fields. I couldn't see where it went to.
I've got nothing to hide but at the same time it makes me uncomfortable thinking that a device with a camera attached to it can hover over my garden for as long as it likes and come here whenever it wants.
Anybody know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?
There's not much you can do but if it's a concern you could always buy an air rifle and shoot it down next time you see one!Our property stands alone so if the drone is over my house it is deliberate and not just a neighbour with a toy that's drifted off course from their own back garden.
The first time I was in the back garden with my family, maybe in 2022 or 2023. It came slowly over the roof and hovered for a bit before heading off.
The second time was on Wednesday and this one made several passes before heading off across the fields. I couldn't see where it went to.
I've got nothing to hide but at the same time it makes me uncomfortable thinking that a device with a camera attached to it can hover over my garden for as long as it likes and come here whenever it wants.
Anybody know anything about this or have anything similar happen to them?
I've seen the police drone a couple of times in the last few months near my place. Found out later there is a guy who isn't well in a house a couple of miles away. He occasionally goes for a wander and the family have a hard time finding him.
I also wouldn't be keen on seeing a drone over my place if it was hanging around, due to concerns about robberies (remote house). I have one myself and suspect it would be a great tool for scoping places out. You can fly it high enough so that you can't hear or see it but still get a great picture. I think the transmission range is over 10 miles for video too so you could be a long way away whilst doing it.
I also wouldn't be keen on seeing a drone over my place if it was hanging around, due to concerns about robberies (remote house). I have one myself and suspect it would be a great tool for scoping places out. You can fly it high enough so that you can't hear or see it but still get a great picture. I think the transmission range is over 10 miles for video too so you could be a long way away whilst doing it.
GetCarter said:
"If you see a drone flying over your property, you can report it to the police or the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
What to do:
Gather evidence, such as photos or videos
File a complaint with the CAA"
(from google).
I read a little bit about it on a briefing paper from a filming company and on that document it said below 25kg isn't covered by CAA - it is 'open' use up to that weight. I imagine a 25kg drone is going to be a pretty hefty lump. What to do:
Gather evidence, such as photos or videos
File a complaint with the CAA"
(from google).
Richard-D said:
I've seen the police drone a couple of times in the last few months near my place. Found out later there is a guy who isn't well in a house a couple of miles away. He occasionally goes for a wander and the family have a hard time finding him.
I also wouldn't be keen on seeing a drone over my place if it was hanging around, due to concerns about robberies (remote house). I have one myself and suspect it would be a great tool for scoping places out. You can fly it high enough so that you can't hear or see it but still get a great picture. I think the transmission range is over 10 miles for video too so you could be a long way away whilst doing it.
I'm of the view that at a certain price point you could get one that does not have to be piloted and can just be set off to complete a task before returning to base? I also wouldn't be keen on seeing a drone over my place if it was hanging around, due to concerns about robberies (remote house). I have one myself and suspect it would be a great tool for scoping places out. You can fly it high enough so that you can't hear or see it but still get a great picture. I think the transmission range is over 10 miles for video too so you could be a long way away whilst doing it.
ingenieur said:
I read a little bit about it on a briefing paper from a filming company and on that document it said below 25kg isn't covered by CAA - it is 'open' use up to that weight. I imagine a 25kg drone is going to be a pretty hefty lump.
I think you've got your units wrong. Under 250g, https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/rules-and-categories-...
Under the UK Drone Laws (regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority - CAA):
Drones must not be flown within 50m of people or property that is not under the control of the pilot (unless the drone is under 250g, like a DJI Mini).
Drones must not fly over residential properties without permission.
A drone with a camera must be registered with the CAA, and the pilot must have an Operator ID and Flyer ID.
Drones cannot be flown beyond the visual line of sight (so the pilot should be nearby).
If the drone was hovering over your property deliberately, it could be considered a breach of privacy under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if it was recording.
If it happens again, try to take a video or photo of the drone and record the Operator ID (which should be displayed on the drone). Then, call the Police (101) if the drone is intrusive or violating privacy.
Drones must not be flown within 50m of people or property that is not under the control of the pilot (unless the drone is under 250g, like a DJI Mini).
Drones must not fly over residential properties without permission.
A drone with a camera must be registered with the CAA, and the pilot must have an Operator ID and Flyer ID.
Drones cannot be flown beyond the visual line of sight (so the pilot should be nearby).
If the drone was hovering over your property deliberately, it could be considered a breach of privacy under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if it was recording.
If it happens again, try to take a video or photo of the drone and record the Operator ID (which should be displayed on the drone). Then, call the Police (101) if the drone is intrusive or violating privacy.
ingenieur said:
GetCarter said:
"If you see a drone flying over your property, you can report it to the police or the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
What to do:
Gather evidence, such as photos or videos
File a complaint with the CAA"
(from google).
I read a little bit about it on a briefing paper from a filming company and on that document it said below 25kg isn't covered by CAA - it is 'open' use up to that weight. I imagine a 25kg drone is going to be a pretty hefty lump. What to do:
Gather evidence, such as photos or videos
File a complaint with the CAA"
(from google).
ETA... I do this sorta stuff (last week) ... well away from houses (unless I'm asked and allowed)..
Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 18th January 17:03
The council will be checking your property regularly for additional buildings. Not sure if they use drones or just satellites.
I know this because a shed I built in the garden appeared on the plan the council show online. It’s not visible from the road or any public area and I didn’t contact them about it. The size and position they show it is accurate.
I know this because a shed I built in the garden appeared on the plan the council show online. It’s not visible from the road or any public area and I didn’t contact them about it. The size and position they show it is accurate.
silentbrown said:
ingenieur said:
I read a little bit about it on a briefing paper from a filming company and on that document it said below 25kg isn't covered by CAA - it is 'open' use up to that weight. I imagine a 25kg drone is going to be a pretty hefty lump.
I think you've got your units wrong. Under 250g, https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/rules-and-categories-...
Link: https://www.filminginengland.co.uk/wp-content/uplo...
There's a lot of surveying and monitoring work done with drones nowadays - particularly in remote areas. Utilities, council, national parks, farmers, event organisers, police, highways on top of your pro and leisure photographers. They shouldn't go over your actual property but mistakes can happen; I wouldn't worry to much about it if it's happened twice in 3 years.
paddy1970 said:
Under the UK Drone Laws (regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority - CAA):
Drones must not be flown within 50m of people or property that is not under the control of the pilot (unless the drone is under 250g, like a DJI Mini).
Drones must not fly over residential properties without permission.
A drone with a camera must be registered with the CAA, and the pilot must have an Operator ID and Flyer ID.
Drones cannot be flown beyond the visual line of sight (so the pilot should be nearby).
If the drone was hovering over your property deliberately, it could be considered a breach of privacy under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if it was recording.
If it happens again, try to take a video or photo of the drone and record the Operator ID (which should be displayed on the drone). Then, call the Police (101) if the drone is intrusive or violating privacy.
Hard to react quickly enough and I doubt you could take any photos of it which would show an operator ID. Drones must not be flown within 50m of people or property that is not under the control of the pilot (unless the drone is under 250g, like a DJI Mini).
Drones must not fly over residential properties without permission.
A drone with a camera must be registered with the CAA, and the pilot must have an Operator ID and Flyer ID.
Drones cannot be flown beyond the visual line of sight (so the pilot should be nearby).
If the drone was hovering over your property deliberately, it could be considered a breach of privacy under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if it was recording.
If it happens again, try to take a video or photo of the drone and record the Operator ID (which should be displayed on the drone). Then, call the Police (101) if the drone is intrusive or violating privacy.
I saw the direction it flew off in when it visited on Wednesday and it headed off well into the distance with no obvious pilot anywhere nearby.
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