South NJ drone dropping sea dye into pools

[anotherlab]

Wonder if this might cause legislation to be passed to make drones or drone accessories that allow dropping of objects illegal.

It's already illegal under laws for vandalism.

 

[EssenYVR]

Wonder if this might cause legislation to be passed to make drones or drone accessories that allow dropping of objects illegal.

Canadian Aviation Regulations 602.23:
No person shall create a hazard to persons or property on the surface by dropping an object from an aircraft in flight.

This is not part of the drone-specific section of the CARs, but I'll bet it would be used to charge a drone operator foolish enough to violate it.

 

[AMann]

Canadian Aviation Regulations 602.23:
No person shall create a hazard to persons or property on the surface by dropping an object from an aircraft in flight.

This is not part of the drone-specific section of the CARs, but I'll bet it would be used to charge a drone operator foolish enough to violate it.

This law was probably a result of something like the Skydiving Halloween Pumpkin Toss incident….

 

[EssenYVR]

This law was probably a result of something like the Skydiving Halloween Pumpkin Toss incident….

My bet is on the WKRP Turkey Drop...

 

[rjwmorrell]

Canadian Aviation Regulations 602.23:
No person shall create a hazard to persons or property on the surface by dropping an object from an aircraft in flight.

This is not part of the drone-specific section of the CARs, but I'll bet it would be used to charge a drone operator foolish enough to violate it.

900.06 is probably easier.

 

[AMann]

My bet is on the WKRP Turkey Drop...

The skydiving pumpkin toss incident was a real thing; it added a pumpkin-shaped skylight to a woman’s kitchen and spread pumpkin guts all over the room!

 

[Robert Prior]

900.06 is probably easier.

900.06 No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of any person.

That references persons. 602.23 references property as well, and specifically references dropping objects.

AFAIK, there's nothing preventing a pilot from being cited for multiple violations, so why not throw the book at them?

 

[anotherlab]

My bet is on the WKRP Turkey Drop...

"As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly"

 

[Torque]

My bet is on the WKRP Turkey Drop...

Was just going to post the same! LOL

 

[anotherlab]

900.06 No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of any person.

That references persons. 602.23 references property as well, and specifically references dropping objects.

AFAIK, there's nothing preventing a pilot from being cited for multiple violations, so why not throw the book at them?

You are referencing Canadian civil aircraft regulations for crimes in NJ?

While they can charge him for violating FAA regulations, there are plenty of laws on the book for vandalism. The penalties for vandalism (second-degree criminal mischief) in NJ are based on the cost of the damage. He will be facing large fines and the possibility of jail time.

 

[rjwmorrell]

You are referencing Canadian civil aircraft regulations for crimes in NJ?

While they can charge him for violating FAA regulations, there are plenty of laws on the book for vandalism. The penalties for vandalism (second-degree criminal mischief) in NJ are based on the cost of the damage. He will be facing large fines and the possibility of jail time.

It was a side discussion, you gotta go back and read the whole thread.

 

[mikegrad]

It's already illegal under laws for vandalism.

if you live in NY they probably will!

not the vandalism part, the making it illegal to have a dropping mechanism part.

 

[ericole]

That doesn't stop lawmakers from making new laws, though. Lots of things are illegal, yet somehow new laws find their way on the books to make things illegal-er.

that's because they operate from a reactionary point of view - must be seen to be "doing something."

 

[ericole]

Officials: South Jersey man arrested, accused of using drone to contaminate local pools with dye

Officials say the substance dropped from the drone into the pools was Sea Dye, a material commonly utilized by sea rescue services.

newjersey.news12.com

Sorry if this is a repost

They guy certainly isn't helping his primary business! "Officials say authorities tracked the drone's path back to Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling, a business located in Galloway Township. Spina, who officials say was identified as the business owner, was found and arrested."

 

[TonyPHX]

I really do not like stories like this.

 

[pinballwiz86]

He would have gotten away with it if he would have stopped after doing it once or twice. Good thing he was stupid and just kept doing it thinking he was safe being a 1/2 mile away from the crime. (I used google maps to view the locations. The satellite imagery also shows a cool airplane flying in the air that you can see off to the left of the HVAC business.)