When the Media tells the public such ridiculous things about Drones what can you expect. I remember not too long ago when they tried to tell me that in the middle of the night my Mavic would wake up and overthrow the government!
Ludicrous, ignorant, knee-jerk reactive rubbish? I've heard a wide range in the seven years I've been pursuing drone use (not as a 'hobby', using them as pro-level imaging tools: not toys).
One thing I've learned is it doesn't matter how much...
RID is actually putting a target on the back of every drone flyer, for anyone wanting to locate you. They could just be wanting to verbally confront you, but they may also be armed, and they may also be looking to rob you of your expensive drone...
Your family member is not alone in feeling this way. If you ask around, and tell others of your drone flying, you'll find similar reactions. it isn't about legality. It is about their perception, and no amount of logic or reasoning will dissuade...
Thats pretty much the reason I thought Cali made it such a big deal BUT the thing is when you purchase the bottle the State takes its fee with a promise of return..YET they don't return a fee they simply pay you for the weight of the Plastic...