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dudleybloke said:
AndrewEH1 said:
WJNB said:
I greatly fear the fashion for drones, we have not seen anything yet.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Not this sOnly a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
t again...98elise said:
dudleybloke said:
AndrewEH1 said:
WJNB said:
I greatly fear the fashion for drones, we have not seen anything yet.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Not this sOnly a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
t again...WJNB said:
I greatly fear the fashion for drones, we have not seen anything yet.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
In all seriousness, it must be really hard work being so afraid of 'things'. That post is like a irrational fear bingo card - terrorists, paedos and accidental injury, all in one post!
WJNB said:
I greatly fear the fashion for drones, we have not seen anything yet.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Terrorist bomb arm-slicing privacy-invading paedo drones. I may as well give up now.
AndrewEH1 said:
WJNB said:
I greatly fear the fashion for drones, we have not seen anything yet.
Only a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
Not this sOnly a matter of time before they get into the hands of terrorists who could use them as remote bombers delivering an explosive load right into the centre of MOD properties, nuclear facilities etc. How would you stop a drone descending into the Wembley arena, & there have already been near misses near airports.
Our privacy WILL be invaded & there will be little we can do about it. An air gun might be the answer but as already suggested bringing down a drone which are getting bigger with blades that could cut your arm off would do even more harm.
Imagine the sort of person operating a camera carrying drone hovering over a children's playground, beach etc.
Weirdo's & Peeping Toms are probably having a field day already.
t again...January 2013 - http://ideas.time.com/2013/01/31/criminals-and-ter...
And that's just the oldest article from the first couple of pages of a google for "terrorist drone", ffs.
Somebody reinvented the remote control helicopter and gaffer taped a digital camera to it. The sky is falling on our heads.
"within 50 metres of any vessel, vehicle or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the aircraft"
But this only applies if the operator is recording pictures or video as the aircraft then falls under the CAA surveillance aircraft rules.
If not it's just a radio controlled hobby and as already mentioned first person camera view is allowed and doesn't fall under the above rules.
If the operator is being a knob and dangerous then tell plod (air navigation order breach) if not, just leave him/her be.
ETA: BTW you don't own the airspace above your house and people can fly drones legally over your house.
But this only applies if the operator is recording pictures or video as the aircraft then falls under the CAA surveillance aircraft rules.
If not it's just a radio controlled hobby and as already mentioned first person camera view is allowed and doesn't fall under the above rules.
If the operator is being a knob and dangerous then tell plod (air navigation order breach) if not, just leave him/her be.
ETA: BTW you don't own the airspace above your house and people can fly drones legally over your house.
Edited by V8A*ndy on Sunday 10th April 21:26
https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/
And you do own the airspace over your property. There is statutory authority for planes to overfly but try putting the jib of a crane over an office and see what the owner says
And you do own the airspace over your property. There is statutory authority for planes to overfly but try putting the jib of a crane over an office and see what the owner says
Chrisgr31 said:
surveyor said:
Whereas I see a business opportunity....
My colleagues in the agency team use drones to take photos for marketing, well to be precise they commission someone who is legally qualified to use them.Billsnemesis said:
https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/
And you do own the airspace over your property. There is statutory authority for planes to overfly but try putting the jib of a crane over an office and see what the owner says
Sorry my remark was in relation to aircraft.And you do own the airspace over your property. There is statutory authority for planes to overfly but try putting the jib of a crane over an office and see what the owner says
I shall clarify. You do not own the navigable airspace above your house. CAA made some recommendations/rules in the early 80's (500-1000ft) but this has never had a hard definition as far as I am aware.
What exactly is your problem with him flying his drone near your house? If there's some good reason why he shouldn't then talk to him, whatever you do don't try and damage or destroy it. Drones are expensive, I've got one and if someone deliberately damaged or destroyed it I would take it much like someone deliberately damaging my car, we would be having a disagreement that wouldn't end well for anyone.
When they bring robot wars back...
It should be airbourne !
The whole lot, the arena could be a modified one of those flying aircraft carriers like on the avengers film, the robots should have propellers and jet engines and everything. Just imagine a flying Sir Killalot.
And each episode could be filmed hovering above someones back garden who would be the winner of an 0898 phone in...
Class, I cannot wait !
It should be airbourne !
The whole lot, the arena could be a modified one of those flying aircraft carriers like on the avengers film, the robots should have propellers and jet engines and everything. Just imagine a flying Sir Killalot.
And each episode could be filmed hovering above someones back garden who would be the winner of an 0898 phone in...
Class, I cannot wait !
TurboHatchback said:
What exactly is your problem with him flying his drone near your house? If there's some good reason why he shouldn't then talk to him, whatever you do don't try and damage or destroy it. Drones are expensive, I've got one and if someone deliberately damaged or destroyed it I would take it much like someone deliberately damaging my car, we would be having a disagreement that wouldn't end well for anyone.
Mainly because it is a nuisance andit is being used within 150 metres of a congested area and 50 metres of a person, vessel, vehicle or structure not under the control of the pilot, CAA rules, take it up with them if you dont like the Law.
TurboHatchback said:
What exactly is your problem with him flying his drone near your house? If there's some good reason why he shouldn't then talk to him, whatever you do don't try and damage or destroy it. Drones are expensive, I've got one and if someone deliberately damaged or destroyed it I would take it much like someone deliberately damaging my car, we would be having a disagreement that wouldn't end well for anyone.
Good zoom, in through the window of your house watching stuff going on in the bedrooms?Heck, what is wrong with that?
Or checking the roof tiles, honest officer.
Problem with these devices, the few will get the device a bad name and bad legislation to deal with it. I would like to get one, my intent is film in 4K flying over cliffs and country side not trying spy in houses and pee off my neighbours.
TurboHatchback said:
What exactly is your problem with him flying his drone near your house? If there's some good reason why he shouldn't then talk to him, whatever you do don't try and damage or destroy it. Drones are expensive, I've got one and if someone deliberately damaged or destroyed it I would take it much like someone deliberately damaging my car, we would be having a disagreement that wouldn't end well for anyone.
Powerfully built director type with goatee beard are we? I love these posts that always state 'it wouldn't end well for the other person' coming from people who wouldn't say boo to a goose 
.The big difference is that his neighbour is flying it over his back garden. You wouldn't park your car in someone else's driveway or back garden would you?
surveyor said:
Whereas I see a business opportunity....
my Son has won a drone (quite a good one with hi spec camera) in some online competition , first thing I thought of was surveying peoples roofssaves on scaffold and lets the property owner see first hand the condition of the roof.
Just got to put it into practice now.
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