[AzAuSenior]

We now have a drone in our neighborhood. We live near the perimeter of TV and the drone may be from outside TV. Drones legally are usually considered aircraft and may not be interfered with through illumination, jamming, spoofing, etc. Some associations have flyover restrictions. Does anyone know if TV has flyover restrictions; or, if not, are any flyover restrictions in process? Alternatively, what does Florida law allow for residents to protect against the invasion of privacy by drone overflights? Any comments on drone use by Villagers and Non-villagers over and around TV, particularly against clandestine drone use?

[retiredguy123]

I think the real estate agents use drones to photograph houses for sale.

[Papa_lecki]

If you are on the edge of The Villages, you are probably seeing Goldwingnut’s drone.
Find his YouTube page.
He knows the rules around drone flying and adheres to them.

[twoplanekid]

DRONE FLYERS CLUB - Home here in the Villages with Don as president

[AzAuSenior]

The drone in question was out surveilling the neighborhood at 11 PM; not the kind of monitoring one would expect from a drone club or Gold Wingnut. We're not concerned about legitimate drone use, but rather exploitation by others using drones for questionable purposes and what can residents do when suspicious drones are observed operating in a neighborhood.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by AzAuSenior

The drone in question was out surveilling the neighborhood at 11 PM; not the kind of monitoring one would expect from a drone club or Gold Wingnut. We're not concerned about legitimate drone use, but rather exploitation by others using drones for questionable purposes and what can residents do when suspicious drones are observed operating in a neighborhood.

It's a valid question. I don't have the answer to that.

Another "odd" occurrence was yesterday - someone had one of those remote-control cars, they're only around a foot long and 6 inches high - and was zipping it back and forth across the road at the corner at Spanish Springs Town Square. And this was a pretty busy night last night. Up the sidewalk, across the road to the other sidewalk, and back. Over and over again. I watched it from a distance while I was waiting in line for a drink. By the time I got back to my seat the guy was gone. Otherwise I would've looked for a Community Watch person or police officer to ask him to take that thing to the back of a parking lot where no one could trip over it or run it over and puncture their tire - or freak out a dog who might not realize it's -not- some weird metal cat.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by AzAuSenior

The drone in question was out surveilling the neighborhood at 11 PM; not the kind of monitoring one would expect from a drone club or Gold Wingnut. We're not concerned about legitimate drone use, but rather exploitation by others using drones for questionable purposes and what can residents do when suspicious drones are observed operating in a neighborhood.

The Villages has no drone flyover rules. Don can provide more specific details but generally speaking since the FAA controls the airspace and controls use of drones by flyers (both commercially licensed and recreational via Part 107 regs) they would be the ones to contact unless you actually see a crime committed by a drone then you'd of course contact the PD. Up to 400' feet is considered uncontrolled (free & open) airspace by the FAA with exceptions. How one can prove a drone is being used for "questionable purposes" unless it is taking photos into your windows or hoovering over your home at low altitudes for long periods of time itself is questionable. "Surveilling your neighborhood" could be a kid with a new Christmas toy flying around the area. Commercially licensed pilots and recreational pilots have their own set of rules for where and when they can fly as well as general rules that apply to all. Bottom line is The Villages has no control of airspace and FAA rules take precedence over local rules.

OH, you can't shoot them down and gun laws aside it would be a "federal offense". Lot's of stories out there about those that did. I'm studying for a commercial part 107 UAS license and it ain't easy. The aeronautical weather maps and airspace maps are killing me.

Some interesting articles: Drone Laws in Florida 2021: Everything You Need to Know | Cult of Drone

and this: How to Stop Drones From Flying Over Your House | Cult of Drone

Can I shoot down a drone?: Are you allowed to shoot down a drone?

and this from Don's website (Florida laws) Section (3) is the most applicable to this discussion and I always carry a copy with me when I fly: https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/032...K2NXBXLF010TJW

Don's website: Goldwingnut.com

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's a valid question. I don't have the answer to that.

Another "odd" occurrence was yesterday - someone had one of those remote-control cars, they're only around a foot long and 6 inches high - and was zipping it back and forth across the road at the corner at Spanish Springs Town Square. And this was a pretty busy night last night. Up the sidewalk, across the road to the other sidewalk, and back. Over and over again. I watched it from a distance while I was waiting in line for a drink. By the time I got back to my seat the guy was gone. Otherwise I would've looked for a Community Watch person or police officer to ask him to take that thing to the back of a parking lot where no one could trip over it or run it over and puncture their tire - or freak out a dog who might not realize it's -not- some weird metal cat.

Golfer's Get ****ed at RC Car!!!! (MUST SEE) - YouTube

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

The Villages has no drone flyover rules. Don can provide more specific details but generally speaking since the FAA controls the airspace and controls use of drones by flyers (both commercially licensed and recreational via Part 107 regs) they would be the ones to contact unless you actually see a crime committed by a drone then you'd of course contact the PD. Up to 400' feet is considered uncontrolled (free & open) airspace by the FAA with exceptions. How one can prove a drone is being used for "questionable purposes" unless it is taking photos into your windows or hoovering over your home at low altitudes for long periods of time itself is questionable. "Surveilling your neighborhood" could be a kid with a new Christmas toy flying around the area. Commercially licensed pilots and recreational pilots have their own set of rules for where and when they can fly as well as general rules that apply to all. Bottom line is The Villages has no control of airspace and FAA rules take precedence over local rules.

OH, you can't shoot them down and gun laws aside it would be a "federal offense". Lot's of stories out there about those that did. I'm studying for a commercial part 107 UAS license and it ain't easy. The aeronautical weather maps and airspace maps are killing me.

Some interesting articles: Drone Laws in Florida 2021: Everything You Need to Know | Cult of Drone

and this: How to Stop Drones From Flying Over Your House | Cult of Drone

Can I shoot down a drone?: Are you allowed to shoot down a drone?

and this from Don's website (Florida laws) Section (3) is the most applicable to this discussion and I always carry a copy with me when I fly: https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/032...K2NXBXLF010TJW

Don's website: Goldwingnut.com

My brother says that if he ever sees a drone flying over his place, it's coming down. And he's a hell of a good shot.

His "place", by the way, is 80 acres about an hour south of the Canadian border deep in the woods of Northern Minnesota. People up there value their privacy.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

My brother says that if he ever sees a drone flying over his place, it's coming down. And he's a hell of a good shot.

His "place", by the way, is 80 acres about an hour south of the Canadian border deep in the woods of Northern Minnesota. People up there value their privacy.

He won't get much privacy in jail.

[Lil GTO]

Originally Posted by AzAuSenior

We now have a drone in our neighborhood. We live near the perimeter of TV and the drone may be from outside TV. Drones legally are usually considered aircraft and may not be interfered with through illumination, jamming, spoofing, etc. Some associations have flyover restrictions. Does anyone know if TV has flyover restrictions; or, if not, are any flyover restrictions in process? Alternatively, what does Florida law allow for residents to protect against the invasion of privacy by drone overflights? Any comments on drone use by Villagers and Non-villagers over and around TV, particularly against clandestine drone use?

It very well could be the CVS pharmacy drone. They’ve been using drones to deliver prescription drugs out of the store on 466 for several months now.

[Luggage]

Really? Wow that is so future!

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Just wait until Amazon starts using Drones to make deliveries in the Villages! It’s coming.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Golfer's Get ****ed at RC Car!!!! (MUST SEE) - YouTube

that’s funny

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by AzAuSenior

We now have a drone in our neighborhood. We live near the perimeter of TV and the drone may be from outside TV. Drones legally are usually considered aircraft and may not be interfered with through illumination, jamming, spoofing, etc. Some associations have flyover restrictions. Does anyone know if TV has flyover restrictions; or, if not, are any flyover restrictions in process? Alternatively, what does Florida law allow for residents to protect against the invasion of privacy by drone overflights? Any comments on drone use by Villagers and Non-villagers over and around TV, particularly against clandestine drone use?

I propose a new entertainment venue much like clay shooting clubs. At my summer residence someone took out the drone with a tennis racket for getting to close. The tennis racket is OK