Thank you. I’m new to the areaWelcome from Milford
I have completed a week of daily contact with the Bethany Beach (BB) police department.
Day one......went to the BB police department and I told them I would be flying my drone in the BB park (across from the PD).
A very nice corporal talked to me and at first told me it was against the town ordnance. As rickw suggested I had a copy of the State Law re: drones with me
so I show him the law and the exceptions section which clearly stated that the State was the controlling resource for drones and forbids any town/community
from making any drone laws.
So off I went and flew my drone for a few hours without any contacts.
Day Two...... I stopped by the police department and again let the officer know that I was going to fly my drone again today.
This time the officer asked me if I wanted to talk to anyone about the town drone ordinance. I declined the offer and off I went
to fly my drone.
Day three..... stopped by to let them know that I was going over to the park again and the officer smiled and said have a good day.
Day four (today Friday the 13th) I stopped by to let them know that I was going to the beach to fly, a very nice officer informed me that they are only able to enforce the state law now. And sent me on my way.
He said if anyone has any concerns re drone flying in BB they can contact the police department.
Bethany Beach is a beautiful town with a main street that is the envy of many, the flowers are blooming right now and is an event that shouldn't be missed.
I guess being a pain in the butt pays off sometimes.
But again, the officers were very professional and kind and the CoP should be proud of how they conducted themselves.
Cheers Mates
~Ben
Hey guy ... I’m in Lewes also .. off Rt 24 .. having fun with my Mavic ProFolks, Keybored here from Lewes -------- just picked up my MPro for Xmas. Keeping it "low and slow" as I learn the features of this xlnt drone.
Cheers
Hey CC, I live in Ellendale (Ellendull). I have a Mavic Pro and want to get together with other MP owners. I have been looking for a 'drone' club so to speak and found none. But then it occurred to me to start up a club. My name is Tom and I can be reached at 443-366-7546 or at [email protected].Got one here.
Hey there, buddy. Welcome to the club. I'm located downstate, on the Indian River near the bay. Can't wait until the warm weather sticks. Makes flying in Delaware a lot more fun. Enjoy today. It's slipping back into the 30s and 40s on Sunday.
Take it easy. Talk with you later.
I have completed a week of daily contact with the Bethany Beach (BB) police department.
Day one......went to the BB police department and I told them I would be flying my drone in the BB park (across from the PD).
A very nice corporal talked to me and at first told me it was against the town ordnance. As rickw suggested I had a copy of the State Law re: drones with me
so I show him the law and the exceptions section which clearly stated that the State was the controlling resource for drones and forbids any town/community
from making any drone laws.
So off I went and flew my drone for a few hours without any contacts.
Day Two...... I stopped by the police department and again let the officer know that I was going to fly my drone again today.
This time the officer asked me if I wanted to talk to anyone about the town drone ordinance. I declined the offer and off I went
to fly my drone.
Day three..... stopped by to let them know that I was going over to the park again and the officer smiled and said have a good day.
Day four (today Friday the 13th) I stopped by to let them know that I was going to the beach to fly, a very nice officer informed me that they are only able to enforce the state law now. And sent me on my way.
He said if anyone has any concerns re drone flying in BB they can contact the police department.
Bethany Beach is a beautiful town with a main street that is the envy of many, the flowers are blooming right now and is an event that shouldn't be missed.
I guess being a pain in the butt pays off sometimes.
But again, the officers were very professional and kind and the CoP should be proud of how they conducted themselves.
Cheers Mates
~Ben
Welcome UnRanged... I'm another new guy here, so it's kinda a weak welcome. One of my favorite places to fly is Bennetts Pier road south of South Bowers. Wide open beach area.