[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Curious what it is about Drone flying for recreation that is fun/enjoyable?

Voyeurism, mostly.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Voyeurism, mostly.

Creepy in a development like TV. In major cities its vital. To law enforcement, fire departments, real estate professionals etc.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Curious what it is about Drone flying for recreation that is fun/enjoyable?

I use mine for good video and photos. I've gotten some really good video of friends riding my jet ski as i operate the drone from the boat.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Windguy

I agree with this thinking. I feel the same way about titles such as “sailor” and “astronaut.”

I’m not a sailor because I go on a cruise and no one is an astronaut just because they took a joy ride in a suborbital rocket. A far as I’m concerned, you don’t deserve such titles unless you do it for a living.

If I take my Sunfish sail boat out on the lake, I'm a sailor. It's my sailboat, I'm the one steering it and setting the sail, coming about, doing all the work (a Sunfish is a single-person sailboat). I don't do it for a living, I do it because I like sailing.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Curious what it is about Drone flying for recreation that is fun/enjoyable?

Check out any of Mr. Wiley's videos about the Villages construction, and you'll see for yourself why it's so much fun. It's fun for those of us privileged to experience the expansion from a bird's-eye view.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

If I take my Sunfish sail boat out on the lake, I'm a sailor. It's my sailboat, I'm the one steering it and setting the sail, coming about, doing all the work (a Sunfish is a single-person sailboat). I don't do it for a living, I do it because I like sailing.

If you give out legal advice in jail they call you a jailhouse lawyer. Just kidding

The point we all are making is that a ‘Pilot’ is a professional. Involving extensive education and practical training. A very serious occupation not to be confused with a drone operator....a recreational hobby.

[D.C.Villager]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

People who "fly" drones, call themselves "Pilots"?

Well that certainly cheapen's my FAA Airmen's Certificate.

Yes, The USA military has many drone pilots with years of training holding top secret security clearances. They are treated with great respect.

Any more questions?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

If you give out legal advice in jail they call you a jailhouse lawyer. Just kidding

The point we all are making is that contrary to the official FAA definition, we feel a ‘Pilot’ is a professional. Involving extensive education and practical training. A very serious occupation not to be confused with a drone operator....a recreational hobby.

Fixed that for you

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Fixed that for you

Thank you kind sir!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Would suggest you contact Don for this info he is the resident expert.

Definitely, ask Don.

[ChrisCarson]

Not sure if I missed it but wanted to mention that drones under 250g (.55lbs) don't require to be registered or have a GPS chip.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Curious what it is about Drone flying for recreation that is fun/enjoyable?

Closest I get to being a Fighter Pilot.

(& a great way to get rid of dog poop)

[chorndawg]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Just think, you can remove dog poop from your yard, and drop it back at offender's house by drone, all from the comfort of your favorite armchair.
When you get really good at it, you could drop a packet on the errant dog owners head.
The sky is the limit!

Brilliant! Now what is my Amazon password…….

[Daddymac]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Legal or not, it is probably not a good idea to fly over private property (without permission), or the pools. I will leave it to others to say if they think flying over the golf courses should be allowed during play.

If you can see it with your eyes, It’s don’t matter where you are, it is Legal !!
So even if it’s not a good idea, It’s legal. So if it’s “open” air space it’s Legal.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by D.C.Villager

Yes, The USA military has many drone pilots with years of training holding top secret security clearances. They are treated with great respect.

Any more questions?

As a matter of fact, those Drone Pilots are eligible for "Combat" medals, retro-actively back to 2016. Eventually, a huge portion of our defense system will be taken over by unmanned aircraft.

The guys flying them from the comfort of their office at Lackland AFB, would be the very first to say their job isn't even close to what a F-35 pilot is doing in hostile territory.

If you want to compare a guy filling out the postcard that came with his $79.95 drone from Amazon, to a professional drone fighter pilot, working for the USAF, protecting his county, I think you should think that through a bit more.

Any more questions?