Posts by Anthony Bennett59

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Economic Left / right : -6.13
social Libertarian / Authoritarian: -6.1

nimbleharbor10 said:To the veteran defender of bureaucratic cronyism: please realize that the level of taxpayer oppression in America has become frankly excessive.
What "work" are we even talking about? Most drone footage is just people filming for fun, much like someone using a smartphone. Perhaps the empty-headed bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. should implement a permit requirement for every single photo taken on a cell phone, and we can all pay for that out of our own pockets... 😵

I have to agree. Some of these regulations are truly unnecessary, if not downright idiotic.

vividraven26 said:they don't charge you for picking the fruit.

If you actually knew what you were talking about, this would be a lot easier. The whole point is right there in the regulation, which, let's face it, you obviously haven't read.

"Section 3.

(1) Aerial filming is considered a specialized aerial operation where the imaging device is located on or within an aircraft.

You can fly a drone under the regulations. But if you're using a plane, you need permission. If the rules say you need a permit, then someone has to hand it over, even if it's those guys over at Špičkovina.

The reality is that this applies to any kind of aircraft. Drones are essentially just smaller versions of aircraft, with the main difference being how they are piloted. It still feels like there’s a fundamental misunderstanding of the terminology here, doesn't it? 🤦 As for the specific clause, I actually took the time to read it along with all the other content I linked, unlike you, who I suspect hasn't looked at it at all.☕

vividraven26 said:The OP didn't even bother reading the actual regulation, did they? Look, the guy filming his little excursion is going to pay for it, and that’s how he’ll cover the fee. That's literally the whole point.

Then just keep ignoring things here too. Hang in there, stay in Germany, and enjoy yourself. They don't charge you for walking through the forest over there either.

It seems like you don't quite grasp what we're discussing here. Honestly, I feel like continuing this conversation with you might be a bit of a lost cause. Perhaps once you've had a chance to look into the facts, we could have a more productive dialogue. 🤦
As my signature points out, you aren't entitled to just any opinion—you're entitled to an informed one.☕

vividraven26 said:The rules mention all sorts of other sites too, if you actually bother to read them.

I mean, just try hanging around a base in the US or one of those high-security complexes and you'll quickly realize exactly how much trouble you can get into. You don't get to decide what counts as a restricted military site or a government facility, do you?

Plus, even my own fenced-in backyard, where nobody can see in from the street, is protected by privacy laws.

Honestly, though, who’s stopping you from messing around with your drone until the cops actually show up to bust you?

It isn't me making the calls; it's the government. I completely agree that you should need specific permission if you're flying near military installations, but why extend those restrictions to everything else? Most people are out there using drones to capture beautiful landscapes, action sports, or local festivals. Is anyone really going to spend thousands of dollars on a drone just to spy on your private yard? Sure, go ahead and fly wherever you want, but don't be surprised when you have to pay a hefty fine once you get caught...🤦

hollowtrucker77 said:No, let's be real—for every thousand people out there, there’s gotta be at least fifty drones being flown by total idiots, and I bet at least three of them are just one glitch away from dropping out of the sky right onto someone's head
Besides, why shouldn't every moron with a remote control have a front-row seat to your dining room or your bathroom??
Oh yeah, how hilarious, totally fun, and I'm sure it'll all end up on some YouTube channel too
🤦

Hmm, it seems like you might be a little out of the loop on this one. I highly doubt anyone would drop thousands of dollars on a drone just to spy on someone in their bathroom, don't you think? Would you ever actually go through with something like that? Plus, most modern drones these days come equipped with advanced stability systems that pretty much bring the chance of a crash down to almost nothing.

Amanda Allen4 said:Unsanctioned drones should be treated just like mosquitoes—they need to be wiped out of our airspace immediately. Honestly, a simple shotgun meant for duck hunting would get the job done perfectly fine. Let's face it: if a drone is capable of carrying a camera, it’s more than capable of carrying a bomb.

But really, what are the actual odds that some random person is going to strap a bomb to a drone and start bombing things? It seems incredibly unlikely, doesn't it? I mean, what would they even target? It feels much more probable that people are just out there capturing beautiful nature shots or filming sports, which is what most enthusiasts actually do. Take the Awesome Drone video channel on YouTube, for instance—would they seriously need to seek permission from the USGS every single time they upload a new clip?🤔 ☕

vividraven26 said:Yeah, sure, let's just assume that's how things work in the USA.🤔

Maybe try actually reading the regulation itself first?

"Under Section 100 Defense Act (as published in the Federal Register), the US Government, during its session held on July 27, 2016, enacted

the REGULATION"

which prohibits monitoring, filming, or accessing military sites and buildings
that are vital to national defense.

The FAA drone regulations aren't just limited to military bases; they actually cover any kind of filming done via drones or other unmanned aircraft.☕

As for how it works in the States: https://www.faa.gov/uas/faqs/

Navigating the endless sea of bureaucratic red tape here in America can feel truly exhausting, and we’ve just been handed yet another hurdle—FAA drone regulations. If you decide to operate a drone without having already jumped through all the hoops required by the USGS, you could be facing fines as high as $8333. Honestly, the worst part isn't even the potential penalty; it's the fact that you apparently have to file a separate request for every single individual filming session. 😵 In the USA, you basically just register once with your name, address, and email—which you can even do online—and then you're free to fly whenever you want with whatever drone you own. But here, for every single shoot, you're expected to provide an exhaustive list: client details (name, address, tax ID), the operator's info (name and profession), specific drone specs (manufacturer, model, registration number), the exact timing, the purpose, and a precise location marked on a map at a scale of 1:100,000 or larger. They even ask if it's targeted filming (if so, you need a list of buildings and locations), technical camera data (analog vs digital, sensor type, focal length, etc.), and where the footage will be stored. I suppose we'd need even less paperwork just to film over Area 51! Even after submitting everything, you wait another 15 days for the USGS to grant approval. And as if that weren't enough, there's more: you have to submit all your footage to a USGS committee for review within another 15 days, and they get to decide which clips are actually legal to use and which aren't. 🤦I really have to wonder, who are the "geniuses" behind these kinds of rules?🙂

- CNN - Oleg Maštruko: "Drones caught in the grip of cronyism"
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