My Mavic stopped illegal fireworks

[AMann]

Along with stopping a mail thief in our neighborhood once, I used my Mavic to bring peace to our neighborhood last night. Our local PD announced that they would be out in full force last night (July 4th), including flying drones to make arrests of anyone shooting illegal fireworks, but they were nowhere to be seen and our neighborhood sounded like a war zone with sky bombs going off everywhere. I very rarely fly my drone in the neighborhood for fear of making people mad, but this time was called for.So I did a quick jaunt over the neighborhood with my Mavic decked out with a whole array of colored ArcII beacons. It was so flashy that it looked like a flying police car and it worked! Dead silent for much of the night. It was awesome!

 

[Bad Santa]

You must be proud of yourself.

 

[Torque]

Along with stopping a mail thief in our neighborhood once, I used my Mavic to bring peace to our neighborhood last night. Our local PD announced that they would be out in full force last night (July 4th), including flying drones to make arrests of anyone shooting illegal fireworks, but they were nowhere to be seen and our neighborhood sounded like a war zone with sky bombs going off everywhere. I very rarely fly my drone in the neighborhood for fear of making people mad, but this time was called for.So I did a quick jaunt over the neighborhood with my Mavic decked out with a whole array of colored ArcII beacons. It was so flashy that it looked like a flying police car and it worked! Dead silent for much of the night. It was awesome!

Thank you.
A few years ago illegal fireworks started a fire in my backyard while I was at work. It had spread to the house siding before the neighbor noticed and was able to extinguish. Had the neighbor not noticed...

 

[AMann]

Thank you.
A few years ago illegal fireworks started a fire in my backyard while I was at work. It had spread to the house siding before the neighbor noticed and was able to extinguish. Had the neighbor not noticed...

Wow, good on your neighbor! Someone started a fire in town last night also, it ran through a field threatening some homes also, but the FD got to it in time.

So yeah, I’m glad the drone worked, and am happy to help out my neighbors. We have tall palms and other trees in the neighborhood that can easily burn and after the fires in Altadena, Los Angeles and Paradise, CA, everyone is on edge here and some can’t even get fire insurance anymore. Besides the damage a fire can do, having one get out of hand here could have also cost us a lot, so something had to be done to stop that craziness.

 

[tstr14]

Should have dropped some cherry bombs on them.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Along with stopping a mail thief in our neighborhood once, I used my Mavic to bring peace to our neighborhood last night. Our local PD announced that they would be out in full force last night (July 4th), including flying drones to make arrests of anyone shooting illegal fireworks, but they were nowhere to be seen and our neighborhood sounded like a war zone with sky bombs going off everywhere. I very rarely fly my drone in the neighborhood for fear of making people mad, but this time was called for.So I did a quick jaunt over the neighborhood with my Mavic decked out with a whole array of colored ArcII beacons. It was so flashy that it looked like a flying police car and it worked! Dead silent for much of the night. It was awesome!

Wish I'd thought of doing that! Red and Blue flashing beacons! I like it! Hiding in plain sight on the 4th, while filming the fireworks! The first couple of times my neighbors saw my drone returning home over their street years ago, they assumed it was the electric company inspecting power lines. Should have let them keep thinking that! LOL!

 

[Max Headroom]

.So I did a quick jaunt over the neighborhood with my Mavic decked out with a whole array of colored ArcII beacons. It was so flashy that it looked like a flying police car and it worked! Dead silent for much of the night. It was awesome!

Well done, we have several pets and for a week leading up to Guy Fawkes Night/Bonfire night and a few days after idiots let fireworks off in the streets scaring everyone's pets they should only be put on sale on the day not weeks before.

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Fireworks Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fireworks displays.

 

[MA2 317]

Cue the COPS theme..."Bad Boys, bad boys. Watcha' gonna do when they fly over you..."


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[GadgetGuy]

they should only be put on sale on the day not weeks before.

Purchase, sale, and use of all fireworks is completely illegal here.
Doesn't stop them one bit.
They buy them illegally well in advance in Mexico, and smuggle them across the border.
Something about a perceived addendum to the 2nd Amendment:
"The Right to Keep and Bear Fireworks!" LOL!

 

[Arnold LeVine]

Imagine if it was an enterprise drone with a loudspeaker or a spotlight!!

 

[mavic3usa]

I wouldn't want someone to accuse me of impersonating law enforcement and I realize the law says you have to have intent meaning the "victim" cannot just assume you are law enforcement and then complain later; however, few years ago I purchased strobes and I tried them one night but only once. I have to admit they are pretty convincing with the flashing sequence.

Even though the listing says "police" these are ordinary strobe lights but they also have blue as an option and they're super bright. FYI, the current Firehouse strobes also now have blue as an option: 2 Pack Police STROBE Anti Collision Lights for DJI Mavic 3 Pro Combo / Classic | eBay

 

[AMann]

Sounds like it’s an international issue for many - a neighborhood fireworks arms race. I’ve never seen professional grade fireworks sold to laypersons before like they are now, even a few years ago. And now it seems that some are made just to be loud without much show.

Impersonating the police by wearing a uniform is obvious, but as drones are required to have anti-collision lights, I just wanted to be sure it was seen by the airliners passing 30,000 feet above it just in case!

 

[ericole]

Along with stopping a mail thief in our neighborhood once, I used my Mavic to bring peace to our neighborhood last night. Our local PD announced that they would be out in full force last night (July 4th), including flying drones to make arrests of anyone shooting illegal fireworks, but they were nowhere to be seen and our neighborhood sounded like a war zone with sky bombs going off everywhere. I very rarely fly my drone in the neighborhood for fear of making people mad, but this time was called for.So I did a quick jaunt over the neighborhood with my Mavic decked out with a whole array of colored ArcII beacons. It was so flashy that it looked like a flying police car and it worked! Dead silent for much of the night. It was awesome!

Many of the types of fireworks sold today should be illegal. They are literal bombs being thrown into the air. If they malfunction and don't fly, super dangerous. And clearly, too many people are too dumb to be around stuff like that - but any joe schmo can go buy them and set them off. And anytime people don't do it on the 4th, then it's clear they are doing it for them, and not in celebration of the holiday/country. That's just rude.

 

[AnzacJack]

Many of the types of fireworks sold today should be illegal. They are literal bombs being thrown into the air. If they malfunction and don't fly, super dangerous. And clearly, too many people are too dumb to be around stuff like that - but any joe schmo can go buy them and set them off. And anytime people don't do it on the 4th, then it's clear they are doing it for them, and not in celebration of the holiday/country. That's just rude.

Kinda like drones….

 

[ScottTX]

I live in Kaufman County TX, East of Dallas. Pretty much all fireworks, including the big mortars, are legal. I grew up in Denver and watched all fireworks become illegal.

In spite of how loud it was, and how it scared my dogs and cats, I’m actually supportive of people being able shoot off fireworks. Personally, I haven’t shot them off, for the last 10 years or so. I just sat in my back yard and watched the neighbors do their thing.

 

[AMann]

I live in Kaufman County TX, East of Dallas. Pretty much all fireworks, including the big mortars, are legal. I grew up in Denver and watched all fireworks become illegal.

In spite of how loud it was, and how it scared my dogs and cats, I’m actually supportive of people being able shoot off fireworks. Personally, I haven’t shot them off, for the last 10 years or so. I just sat in my back yard and watched the neighbors do their thing.

I understand your point of view, but keep in mind we have houses close together with mature palm trees and other flammable trees, etc., between them. It’s not like we have 1/4 acre or larger lots with room between homes, so one can’t get far enough away from them. We’ve already had some local wildfires start up from them, and some people lost their home because of it.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I understand your point of view, but keep in mind we have houses close together with mature palm trees and other flammable trees, etc., between them. It’s not like we have 1/4 acre or larger lots with room between homes, so one can’t get far enough away from them. We’ve already had some local wildfires start up from them, and some people lost their home because of it.

Those non-native palm trees are at risk of being targeted by the city for not being part of their climate and sustainability goals. LOL! Now they can add fire hazard to their list of reasons to remove them!

"According to the FAA, during inclement weather conditions, these trees may interfere with the designated flight path and potentially cause arriving planes to be diverted away from the airport. We understand the community's concern over losing these tall palm trees, which are not native to our region. The city will prioritize working with the adjacent property owners to plant new leaf trees that will add to our urban canopy. In addition to providing shade and lowering temperatures, native trees support the city's climate action goals of removing air pollution, reducing stormwater runoff, and creating a more sustainable and resilient San Diego."