Drone on and on and on!!

cliffandjayne replied on 22/05/2018 17:30

Posted on 22/05/2018 17:30

we have just stayed at Knaresborough caravan site and written a review.  We noticed a drone taking off from outside reception and then flew all over the site before landing back in car park.  With the increase in drone sales it maybe worth a mention that flying so close to the public is illegal and the caravan club should not encourage this in any way. 

The injury to people or property? Would the caravan club pay for my damage if they allowed the person to film from above???

Wherenext replied on 22/05/2018 17:38

Posted on 22/05/2018 17:38

Did the CMC know about it? Did you report it? I'm not sure the club would condone the use of it if they knew, particularly if it was flying faster than the permitted 5mph.

cliffandjayne replied on 22/05/2018 17:43

Posted on 22/05/2018 17:43

Not sure about the 5mph but it should in no way be flying over people or a caravan site. The person next to me was going to complain on leaving as he thought his privacy was being compromised.

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/05/2018 17:49

Posted on 22/05/2018 17:49

The wardens should be the immediate first port of call and then report to head office if necessary. No one can do anything if they aren’t made aware.

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Posted on 22/05/2018 17:43 by cliffandjayne

Not sure about the 5mph but it should in no way be flying over people or a caravan site. The person next to me was going to complain on leaving as he thought his privacy was being compromised.

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cliffandjayne replied on 22/05/2018 17:53

Posted on 22/05/2018 17:53

Taken from the drone flight code

3. Don’t fly over people.
While you might think a popular beach might be a great place to capture a stunning view with your new drone, flights over people are not permitted. This can include over a group of people or even a single person not part of the associated flight crew. Practice good judgment and make sure to stay away from stadiums, public events, and community events where large groups of people may congregate.

 

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Posted on 22/05/2018 17:53 by cliffandjayne

Taken from the drone flight code

3. Don’t fly over people.
While you might think a popular beach might be a great place to capture a stunning view with your new drone, flights over people are not permitted. This can include over a group of people or even a single person not part of the associated flight crew. Practice good judgment and make sure to stay away from stadiums, public events, and community events where large groups of people may congregate.

 

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Posted on 22/05/2018 18:14 by SteveL

Perhaps the CC need some more signs.πŸ˜‰

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Takethedogalong replied on 22/05/2018 18:23

Posted on 22/05/2018 18:23

I think you will find the Club know all about it! There is drone footage of Knaresborough Site and area on website page. I am sure the Club will have followed all the recommended guidance for such. Given the number of CCTV cameras, drones, photographic equipment likely to be encountered on a daily basis, it's a tiny drop in the ocean. 

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