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Originally Posted by Descant
Visiting the Rose Island Lighthouse last weekend, we observed a drone observing us. It had to have been coming from a couple of miles away, across Newport Harbor. Amazing range.
Then we wondered, if we were being "spied on", could we just shoot it down? It would have been next to impossible to track it back to the operator.
What's the law with regard to privacy issues?
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There was an attempt to enact some regulations in NH that failed earlier this year. Subsequently, outside of restricted areas, a drone can be flown up to 400' AGL. It is recommended you not fly over crowds, and you cannot operate between dusk and twilight ( without FAA approval ). I am currently finishing up my class to obtain an FAA part 107 commercial license so I can fly my drone commercially, and also pilot the unit we will be obtaining for the government agency I work for.
I do not fly over crowds, and when transiting over private property I tend to stay at about 400'...you wouldn't even know I was passing by. I also do not hover over someone else's property unless invited, and do most of my flying from public areas. Surprisingly most of those that stop to see what I'm doing are very positive once they understand the device.
It all comes down to using common sense when and where you fly...and I can add that this is probably the most fun I've ever had with a hobby!