Recent content by JPdeJager

Fiesta organizers hired Colibri Media House as the only approved drone operator to provide photos and videos. They were willing to use a Canon camera, which is the main event sponsor.

A LEO friend of mine said they confiscated 12 drones on opening day.

There's a TFR for the area of Balloon Fiesta Field: 8/0288 NOTAM Details I agree that most who fly have no clue what responsibilities they have. But whose fault is that? Maybe including a guideline in the box would help, but most people don't read any instructions anyway. I have a friend who...

True. And especially (our) local media never lets an opportunity for hyperbole get away.

I would assume since they can track serial numbers they identified over a hundred unique drones? This event attracts thousands of people from all over the world.

This is why we can't have nice things... Hundreds violate FAA's no drone fly zone at Balloon Fiesta