They just banned the use of any drone in the East Bay Regional Parks here in northern CA. I won't be surprised if the State follows this law by making it illegal in all the State Parks real soon. Next will be in the National Parks. They claim it disturbs wild life and is dangerous to the safe operation of law enforcement that uses aircraft and helicopters.I think these drones are amazing toys, I wish they had these when I was younger but there are just too many morons out there that don't have common sense. Too many near-miss stories.Have any other states ban them from use in their parks?

Your in California, this surprises you? :)

They were banned in National Parks last year.http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/20/travel/national-park-service-drone-ban/And here is an article about things going on in specific states:http://dronelife.com/2014/07/19/state-drone-laws/

I expect the restrictions on use to increase quite a bit as complaints mount. And that will be mostly because of the minority who use no common sense when flying them.

I wasn't aware of the National Park restriction but I'm in favor of the ban. Drones are very cool and some of the videos I've seen are amazing, but it's only a matter of time before some idiot takes down a plane or helicopter and kills someone.

Personally, I think they should be banned everywhere. The last thing you want to do with is spend the money to buy a second one if you fly the first one over my property and family areas.

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The_Weekenders
Explorer
Jan 01, 2016
mpierce wrote:
By this logic, ALL motorized vehicles should be banned from ALL use, as they cause way more damage than any drone.

In fact, PEOPLE should be banned, as they are the cause of ALL damage.

Nailed it!!
1968mooney
Explorer
Jan 01, 2016
rockhillmanor wrote:
There is a BIG BIG difference between RC Hobby enthusiasts and a bunch of idiots now able to buy cheap drones with cameras on them.

Just last week a drone with a camera was hoovering peering into a bathroom window at some ones house while the wife was showering. They called police and police said they couldn't do anything. :R

Another one was hoovering over the back yard of someones house and the owner shot it down.....HE is the one in jail. :R

They better come up with some real strict laws about these drones real quick or it's going to be a real mess.

For now if one comes anywhere near my property it's coming out of the sky one way or another. :B

And then you will be in "jail". :h
Jagtech
Explorer
Jan 01, 2016
Why not just require a $$$ permit to use them. More cash for the government.
1968mooney
Explorer
Jan 02, 2016
Very simple solution: Require all operators to have a "pilots license". This will require the operators to get training and understand the guidelines for operating in a critical airspace.
Dick_A
Explorer
Jan 02, 2016
Enough folks!

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