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Conditions were perfect, calm, sun had been up for a few hours basking the front of the house in a warm glow.
I was taking real estate photos for my portfolio. I show up, dressed professionally, clearly not hiding myself or intentions.
I get several key shots and the neighbor from across the street comes out and very sharply says, "What are you doing there sir?"
Once I established that my craft was in a safe place to hover I turned around and calmly said, "I'm a commercial pilot taking photos of the house for XXX (I named the owners)"
She replied, still sharp but slightly subdued, "Well, I didn't want you invading anyones privacy".
I thanked her for asking and continued on my process.
I chose not to educate her on my legality to do what I'm doing, controlled air space and that she did not control the air above her own home and that I'm taking photos of a house, not in the bathroom window.
I thought I handled that well and will try and be prepared for more encounters.
What do you think?
What experiences have you had and how did they go?
I was taking real estate photos for my portfolio. I show up, dressed professionally, clearly not hiding myself or intentions.
I get several key shots and the neighbor from across the street comes out and very sharply says, "What are you doing there sir?"
Once I established that my craft was in a safe place to hover I turned around and calmly said, "I'm a commercial pilot taking photos of the house for XXX (I named the owners)"
She replied, still sharp but slightly subdued, "Well, I didn't want you invading anyones privacy".
I thanked her for asking and continued on my process.
I chose not to educate her on my legality to do what I'm doing, controlled air space and that she did not control the air above her own home and that I'm taking photos of a house, not in the bathroom window.
I thought I handled that well and will try and be prepared for more encounters.
What do you think?
What experiences have you had and how did they go?