I live in a gated 55+ golf community [ 90% of the 1200 residents are retired ] at this time "we" the home
owners are in the process of buying the two golf courses from the builder....we will also be combing
with our sister development to make "one community." During one of the meetings of the board that is in charger of writing the new rules for the combined communities it came out that one of the
rules which had been on the books since 2015 of the community was this:
"9.J. DRONES. Drones and all forms of unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted
on, in, or over the Amenity Facilities or District (s) property at any time without the written authorization of the District, except as permitted by law or regulation
of an applicable entity.”
I would say that we have about 15-20 drone pilots in the community and we have all been flying
for a number of years with NO problems....needles to say the drone pilots are really pissed and
don't want things to change. A friend of mine who is on the board that will decide the outcome
has drafted up a letter and now its just wait and see. I am attaching a copy of the letter and looking for any comments/suggestions;
Draft
2.21.2019
REQUEST: Review of reconsideration of policy statement regarding DRONES in proposed
Joint Amenities Policies/Provisions.
BACKGROUND: Since the publication of the last distributed copy of the proposed Joint
Amenity Facilities Policy discussed and consideration at the Joint CDD's meeting on
Tuesday 2.19.2019. I have heard from several Lake Ashton residents who consider
themselves hobbyists flying drones. Each had expressed concern with the statement regarding
drones that appears in the proposed policy that reads:
"9.J. DRONES. Drones and all forms of unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted
on, in, or over the Amenity Facilities or District (s) property at any time without the
written authorization of the District, except as permitted by law or regulation
of an applicable entity.”
Each drone hobbyist appears concerned that this policy statement as written, may be interpreted
to mean that their personal non-commercial drones may be effectively grounded and that they may not fly their drones over street, lakes, ponds. preserve areas, houses, golf course property, etc.
All I've spoken with appear the be aware and knowledgeable of current FAA registration,
Drone weight; flying height; multiple unit simultaneous flight; sight line; time-of-day; and hazardous materials.
Further, all noted that they share community concerns about resident privacy and security, as well as proper insurance coverage should a drone fall and damage a common area, private property, or harm someone in the community.
The currently proposed statement is taken directly fro the November 2017 Lake Ashton CDD adopted Amenity Facilities Policy. The Lake Ashton II CDD Board - adopted policy in 2016 makes no mention of "drones."
ACTION REQUESTED: Restatement of policy statement to a "permissive" context.
....more to be developed including a proposed policy statement.
owners are in the process of buying the two golf courses from the builder....we will also be combing
with our sister development to make "one community." During one of the meetings of the board that is in charger of writing the new rules for the combined communities it came out that one of the
rules which had been on the books since 2015 of the community was this:
"9.J. DRONES. Drones and all forms of unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted
on, in, or over the Amenity Facilities or District (s) property at any time without the written authorization of the District, except as permitted by law or regulation
of an applicable entity.”
I would say that we have about 15-20 drone pilots in the community and we have all been flying
for a number of years with NO problems....needles to say the drone pilots are really pissed and
don't want things to change. A friend of mine who is on the board that will decide the outcome
has drafted up a letter and now its just wait and see. I am attaching a copy of the letter and looking for any comments/suggestions;
Draft
2.21.2019
REQUEST: Review of reconsideration of policy statement regarding DRONES in proposed
Joint Amenities Policies/Provisions.
BACKGROUND: Since the publication of the last distributed copy of the proposed Joint
Amenity Facilities Policy discussed and consideration at the Joint CDD's meeting on
Tuesday 2.19.2019. I have heard from several Lake Ashton residents who consider
themselves hobbyists flying drones. Each had expressed concern with the statement regarding
drones that appears in the proposed policy that reads:
"9.J. DRONES. Drones and all forms of unmanned aerial vehicles are not permitted
on, in, or over the Amenity Facilities or District (s) property at any time without the
written authorization of the District, except as permitted by law or regulation
of an applicable entity.”
Each drone hobbyist appears concerned that this policy statement as written, may be interpreted
to mean that their personal non-commercial drones may be effectively grounded and that they may not fly their drones over street, lakes, ponds. preserve areas, houses, golf course property, etc.
All I've spoken with appear the be aware and knowledgeable of current FAA registration,
Drone weight; flying height; multiple unit simultaneous flight; sight line; time-of-day; and hazardous materials.
Further, all noted that they share community concerns about resident privacy and security, as well as proper insurance coverage should a drone fall and damage a common area, private property, or harm someone in the community.
The currently proposed statement is taken directly fro the November 2017 Lake Ashton CDD adopted Amenity Facilities Policy. The Lake Ashton II CDD Board - adopted policy in 2016 makes no mention of "drones."
ACTION REQUESTED: Restatement of policy statement to a "permissive" context.
....more to be developed including a proposed policy statement.