Buying a drone that can legally be flown, since it will be grandfathered, isn't the same thing as truly being able to enjoy the hobby and flying for fun, since the public perception of visible drones is now somewhere between paranoia and open...
I was going to comment that the chopper looked like a police helicopter from NPAS! They don’t stick to height regulations if their task needs a lower altitude.
You are right on the edge of the accuracy of civilian gps which under ideal conditions is 10 to 16 ft and can be as much as 33 ft when buildings and trees come into play. This explains things. How Accurate Is GPS - September 15, 2025
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