Who is responsible???

[Robbyg]

I agree about the dogs, my 2 go crazy, even if the drone is on YouTube.

I have not come across a Dog that did not seem to want to eat my Mavic. It must be the sound it makes.

Rob

 

[esquire]

I have not come across a Dog that did not seem to want to eat my Mavic. It must be the sound it makes.

Rob

Hell I haven't come across a neighbor that hasn't wanted to do the same.

 

[wayy510]

Oh yeah mister? I don't see your wings...

Drone. James Drone.

• esquire
• Jun 10, 2017

Come at me, bro.

PROS ONLY!

• esquire
• Jun 10, 2017

Haha. I have been corrected!

 

[FatherXmas]

People who fly drones are not pilots, they are operators or enthusiasts. If somebody wants to become a real pilot they need to go to flight school, fly an actual aircraft, pass all their tests and earn the priveleges of the title.

Sorry, the FAA calls us pilots. I had to study and take a test to earn the privileges of the title. The FAA also refers to our quads as aircraft as well.

 

[esquire]

Sorry, the FAA calls us pilots. I had to study and take a test to earn the privileges of the title. The FAA also refers to our quads as aircraft as well.

My old limo driver had his pilots license. After a night of partying, drinking, strip club, casino etc. I said lets go rent a plane so we did. Crossed over the runway w/out letting air traffic control know, pissed off some folks, then "buzzed the tower" (my house) while my wife waived from the deck while holding my newborn son.

Sorry, I got sidetracked on memory lane. Moral of the story is, just because you're an official pilot doesn't mean you're not a complete douche like my driver was/is...and myself at that point in my life.

 

[FatherXmas]

My old limo driver had his pilots license. After a night of partying, drinking, strip club, casino etc. I said lets go rent a plane so we did. Crossed over the runway w/out letting air traffic control know, pissed off some folks, then "buzzed the tower" (my house) while my wife waived from the deck while holding my newborn son.

Sorry, I got sidetracked on memory lane. Moral of the story is, just because you're an official pilot doesn't mean you're not a complete douche like my driver was/is...and myself at that point in my life.

Not sure if I should be offended by your remark or not, were you calling me a douche for pointing out we are actually pilots, the OP for flying over people or just being rude in general?

 

[esquire]

Not sure if I should be offended by your remark or not, were you calling me a douche for pointing out we are actually pilots, the OP for flying over people or just being rude in general?

Actually I called myself a douche, verbatim.

But beyond that my general point is that it doesn't matter what kind of test you pass, you can still be a world class *******. Not you specifically, but people in general. All people. All colors. All creeds.

 

[maxfaxdude]

People who fly drones are not pilots, they are operators or enthusiasts. If somebody wants to become a real pilot they need to go to flight school, fly an actual aircraft, pass all their tests and earn the priveleges of the title.

ABSOLUTE FALSEHOOD!!!

Drones are considered aircraft and are described as unmanned aircraft systems and the operators are considered pilots as per the FAA!

See the link Getting Started

 

[Islandguy27]

Not to ruffle any feathers but i used to own and fly a piper tri pacer. And I have been flying RC fixed wing planes since I was a kid. If you are capable of flying an RC fixed wing around the pattern a few times and landing safely then I would stretch the word pilot. But the fact is that we are in reality all drone operators. There is no real flying ability involved. It's a video game that moves.

 

[esquire]

Not to ruffle any feathers but i used to own and fly a piper tri pacer. And I have been flying RC fixed wing planes since I was a kid. If you are capable of flying an RC fixed wing around the pattern a few times and landing safely then I would stretch the word pilot. But the fact is that we are in reality all drone operators. There is no real flying ability involved. It's a video game that moves.

To add to that...the FAA calls you a pilot to get you to pay their fees and abide by their rules. Nothing more, nothing less.

And it's working.

If you don't think it's downright ridiculous to have to pass a test that asks questions about your relationship to the Prime Meridian in order to put a flying camera in the air and take pics of a house, I fear we may have lost you forever.

 

[FatherXmas]

Actually I called myself a douche, verbatim.

But beyond that my general point is that it doesn't matter what kind of test you pass, you can still be a world class jack ***. Not you specifically, but people in general. All people. All colors. All creeds.

Sadly true

 

[dmanisgnarly]

The pervert, I mean pilot.

bahaha

 

[Rbruz]

You can clearly see that you are WAY to close to them, horrible flying end of story !

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

 

[bungrudi]

I have a big family gathering next month with 20-ish under 14.
This post might have been a life safer for my 1 month old Mavic.

 

[Lake_Flyer]

Not to ruffle any feathers but i used to own and fly a piper tri pacer. And I have been flying RC fixed wing planes since I was a kid. If you are capable of flying an RC fixed wing around the pattern a few times and landing safely then I would stretch the word pilot. But the fact is that we are in reality all drone operators. There is no real flying ability involved. It's a video game that moves.

For people who are only looking at their FPV screens that's true. But fully certified pilots fly VLOS, always. Which means that they are able to fly all procedures manually, nose in, nose out, in different weather conditions, without aid of GPS and barometer. And using any screen is forbidden during the training and exam. Of course a full RPA ground school as well as flight preparation exam is part of the requirements. At least that's the way it goes in my country.

I even have to have a medical approval every two years. I work often with a PPL instructor (we give drone workshops to mainly PPL pilots who are interested) and he certainly sees me as a fellow pilot.

As a new Mavic user, coming from Inspire1, I must admit that keeping it in sight is a challenge, so I made the front arms white, which helps a little.

 

[Rbruz]

I have a big family gathering next month with 20-ish under 14.
This post might have been a life safer for my 1 month old Mavic.

Reading the Mavic manual covers this and other life savers.

 

[Rabid Machina]

For people who are only looking at their FPV screens that's true. But fully certified pilots fly VLOS, always. Which means that they are able to fly all procedures manually, nose in, nose out, in different weather conditions, without aid of GPS and barometer. And using any screen is forbidden during the training and exam. Of course a full RPA ground school as well as flight preparation exam is part of the requirements. At least that's the way it goes in my country.

I even have to have a medical approval every two years. I work often with a PPL instructor (we give drone workshops to mainly PPL pilots who are interested) and he certainly sees me as a fellow pilot.

As a new Mavic user, coming from Inspire1, I must admit that keeping it in sight is a challenge, so I made the front arms white, which helps a little.

It's a moot point, there is always someone that feels the need to poop on someone else, just because they feel entitled by some notion in their mind that it needs to be so.

It is all relative to point of view, but the fact of the matter is any aircraft (drones/UAS included) that are capable of operating at altitudes where commercial/rescue/military/official operate are considered aircraft. The aviators/operators piloting these aircraft need to make rational and educated decisions when navigating through their respective airspace.

Bickering about licensing and certifications is wasted energy and takes away from the originating post.

Back on topic; OP your intentions are unclear. What was the purpose of your filming? Were you trying capture video of family and friends having a good time to review later on in life? (granted, all parties were consenting) or were you just messing around figuring out functions that your drone has?

If the first applies you absolutely could of been at a higher altitude, at a less aggressive angle and all would have been fine. Again, as long as all parties consented to this. Yes, I'm sure the don't fly over people peanut gallery will chime in; the reality is that you obviously were not alone if you knew these people and most likely took off surrounded by the party you were with. I'm sure you briefed them prior to departure, right? Okay now that that is out of the way, risks have been noted and assessed. You as the person operating the Mavic should understand the risks taken and refer to the guidelines recommended by the FAA. You should also educate the party you are with so that understand them as well.

Assuming all is well with that, a few things I would fix based on the 6 seconds given is:

- Altitude
- Angle from party being filmed
- Distance from party being filmed
- Notification to party being filmed, that they are being filmed assuming parents are on board

Should the girl be held accountable for her actions? Yes. On that same note you should of assessed the risks as the person operating your $1000 drone at an altitude within reach of the water gun and surrounding water.

There are a lot of variables and undisclosed information here that hinder the response you are looking for.

 

[willhay555]

Let's draw a parallel with another, more common, scenario.

You're passing by a group of kids playing when one of them throws a rock at your car, breaking your window or chipping off paint.
Ya'know...kids are kids...they don't know better...they were playing. They didn't want to do harm...they just threw a small rock.

Did you do anything to put them in danger? Well, the drone might've crashed into them...or your foot might've slipped onto a car gas pedal, running them over...but it didn't. Some other damage was done.

God good, what a terrible comparison.

What point are yo trying to make?

 

[JeffM46]

God good, what a terrible comparison.

What point are yo trying to make?

I agree. This was a superb example of a false equivalency.