NPS Drone Ban
The National Park Service is getting serious about the ban on drones. Personally I don’t think the fine was stiff enough. “In the first application of the National Park Service’s anti-drone regula...
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Twomed wrote:RVcircus wrote:
What makes a drone different than an RC plane or helicopter? Most of these so called drones are no different in design and are operated within line of sight. I think the gov't is using this as an excuse to come up with new regulations that aren't needed. A true drone is operated remotely and guided via GPS (and typically carry hellfire missles). Classifying a hobby aircraft as a drone is a stretch. I don't even think FPV aircraft wouldn't fit the drone classification unless we're just going by the looks of the aircraft and not the actual function.
When one crashes into a hot spring and get recovered, unless you volunteer to dive in, it will be there for a long time for folks to enjoy. :( :(
Fewer regulations only works if you have fewer inconsiderate people.
What happened to personal responsibility? It sounds like the fool that crashed his drone paid for the recovery. I don't think an outright ban in all parks is the answer. Regulations certainly won't make people more considerate, but will prevent many more considerate people from enjoying a hobby responsibly.
FYI...I have no skin in this game and don't own any R/C aircraft...drone or otherwise.
