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Jersey Droners Saturday June 8th 6:30-9:00

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Come be a part of the Jersey Droner’s mission to fly to the Great Beds Lighthouse (built in 1880) in the Raritan Bay. You can also fly down the beach from this location and get amazing footage of the swivel bridge (built in 1908). The bridge is still frequently used for freight and passenger trains.

Make sure to bring a launch pad or you will have to walk back to the boat ramp every time you need to change batteries.
We should be careful to avoid flying anywhere near the townhouses to the right of the boat ramp and avoid kayakers.
 

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I was just there yesterday. Very nice area. I flew from the Raritan Bay Park. Just wish there was a bit more sun when I went.
 
Where did you fly from? I just flew today from the very end of the South Amboy waterfront. I had no problems , but know other people who have been kicked out because it’s a sometimes busy county park.

I’m planning on the boat ramp area because it’s well away from the park and houses.612296B3-8647-4CB9-B353-7413E89EA80D.jpeg
 
I went at about 7pm. It wasn't too busy at all. I waited till no one was close by when I took off. I tried to find any rules or regulations about flying in the county park, but I couldn't find anything. I took off at that pin and shot right over to the lighthouse.
 

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From the pin you are not in the park so you were fine. It’s easier to get from the lighthouse from the back circle of the park but then you could have issues.

County park regs state no “model aircraft” and unfortunately the politicians lump us in with model aircraft. There is one park in each county approved for model aircraft. I believe the Middlesex location is Edison park by Middlesex County college. You have to pay$15 register , fixed wing aircraft fly first, three people at a time, and and you can only fly for 15 min at a time.
 
Yeah I just found the new rules and it specifically states no drones in the Middlesex County Parks. Oh well, I'll just consider myself lucky I didn't get in trouble.

Btw awesome shot with the sailboat.

Hopefully I can make it Sat and fly with everyone.
 
That's like 2 hours driving from where I live... Anyone from South Jersey?
 
That’s why you find the park on maps and just walk out of it. It’s not the same as national parks that you aren’t even supposed to fly above. You weren’t in the park if you were at the boat ramp in South Amboy. I’ve never been kicked out.. except Colonial Park (Somerset County) when I was flying in an empty park but right near the ranger station ..
That ranger told me to go to Branchburg with the model aircraft and I told him I’d stop flying but no way I’m flying my $1000 flying camera with model aircraft.

Most of the time if you are discreet I think the rangers leave you alone.
 
Awesome time! Met more Jersey Droners. Join us on Meetup. New mission coming soon!1508CF79-9B82-4B04-95E3-3B4EF801B4D3.jpeg
 

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