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    Flight restriction in national parks.

    Here is a page telling about all the trouble you can get into. In my own opinion, there are a lot of very stupid inconsiderate people who through their thoughtless and selfish behavior, give the rest of us a bad name. https://www.nps.gov/articles/unmanned-aircraft-in-the-national-parks.htm
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    Flight restriction in national parks.

    There are rules for photography in general in national parks under certain circumstances: Commercial Filming & Still Photography Permits (U.S. National Park Service) WA State Parks require permits: Remote Controlled Aircraft Permit | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission I have never...
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    I feel like an idiot

    That is exactly how I felt when i first began studying for the Part 107. I took my time, it was fall and winter when I couldn't go out and fly so what the heck, I also bought an online course. Started in October and really buckled down in December. It will start to click with you with practice...
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    Dealing with "idiots"?

    My manual was so pathetic, it contained no useful information. After asking stupid questions, I found out there is a downloadable manual with all the info I need for free online. Now I try to be helpful to the next person. I never feel bad they ask! it is when they don't ask that can be a problem...
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    Drone antagonism experienced - anyone else?

    A friend of mine and I often go to a park to fly our drones over the water. We get nasty comments from time to time. One woman walked by my friend and said "way to enjoy nature dude!" We just looked at each other, the water treatment plant borders that park and now and again the smell will waft...