Railroads and drones....is it okay ?
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That depends really. Will this trains arrival be an event that others will attend?
If so you need to make sure to stay clear of them.You want to keep a safe distance from people! You will want to check the local rules for Drones in the place you intend to fly..
NOTE! It is illegal to fly a Drone directly over a train. You should also be aware that all Railroad companies have Rules about Drones and unless its their Drone, Drones are NOT WELCOME on any railroad companies property that I can find! Do NOT takeoff, land, or trespass on any railroad property!
You should have no problem using your Drone if you follow these simple rules.
If so you need to make sure to stay clear of them.You want to keep a safe distance from people! You will want to check the local rules for Drones in the place you intend to fly..
NOTE! It is illegal to fly a Drone directly over a train. You should also be aware that all Railroad companies have Rules about Drones and unless its their Drone, Drones are NOT WELCOME on any railroad companies property that I can find! Do NOT takeoff, land, or trespass on any railroad property!
You should have no problem using your Drone if you follow these simple rules.
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Thank you for the direction I need to go with this !
It's just a drive through town event with no stops and people will be attending. I'm planning on a waypoint flight pre flown ahead of time to stay away from the main area people will be congregated. We're a mall town of 2000 so I am thinking ahead for a safe spot.
A roadway away from downtown is my choice for launching.
Thanks again for your input and have a good day !
I used to live in St Louis Park, MN in the 1990s but I never saw that train. I wouldn't worry about flying a drone nearby just don't hover on or over the crowd. Not all trains are critical infrastructure or targets for terrorists with the railroad police cracking down on curious citizens. I doubt you'll have to worry about any trespassing since this is often an event open to the public. Unless you run into a super drone hater, you shouldn't have a problem.
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