Drones Flying Over Private Property - Can You Stop Them?

[Joe (SoCal)]

the context is, you post this thread to tell us how helpless we are to keep you from doing what you want, because the f.a.a. blah blah blah.

but on a previous thread, you told us that if the law doesn't satisfy you, you might "unleash the monster" and get your satisfaction by force. bronx joe. lol.

in other words, you don't actually care about the law. you care about your toys and doing what you want.

i'm just posting to tell you, i don't care about the law either, f.a.a. blah blah blah.

act like you are potty trained, you likely won't have a problem. act like a jackwagon, and the law might side with you or not. the law might be enforced, one way or another.

i. don't. care.

I care

I think you’ve misunderstood me. A society must be run on the rule of law. But a society also relies on unreasonable laws being broken by those who think them so, and are willing to face the consequences. If there is a drone in the air buzzing my bikini clad wife, I’m taking it down, and will fight the charges.

Being willing to face the consequences is the big thing. Laws, when broken, must be enforced, and if unjust must be challenged

[Joe (SoCal)]

Those things have radio connection to the operator. I'm very surprised that there not a device with a directional antennae that can disturb the control signal, especially now that drones are bing used as combat weaponry someone will surely be developing that technology.

John Welsford

DJI will not allow you to fly in any restricted airspace.

[Decourcy]

I care

Yup. I think the law is wrong, will smash it on the f***ing ground, and fight the charges. Just FYI. And “Bronx Joe”? He’s a joke.

We aren’t all your doormats

[Jimmy W]

Those things have radio connection to the operator. I'm very surprised that there not a device with a directional antennae that can disturb the control signal, especially now that drones are bing used as combat weaponry someone will surely be developing that technology.

John Welsford

Many drones are programed to return to the start or home location if they lose the signal. It might be possible to block their GPS reception also though.

[Joe (SoCal)]

Yup. I think the law is wrong, will smash it on the f***ing ground, and fight the charges. Just FYI. And “Bronx Joe”? He’s a joke.

We aren’t all your doormats

What you are not getting is the FAA ( A FEDERAL AGENCY ) has designated drones as "aircraft"
Try smash it on the f***ing ground and see what federal prison time you get.

[L.W. Baxter]

What you are not getting is the FAA ( A FEDERAL AGENCY ) has designated drones as "aircraft"
Try shooting down any aircraft and see what federal prison time you get.

hey bronx joe, try beating the **** out of somebody and...

oh whatever. *yawn*

[Joe (SoCal)]

Amazing that you miss this

Yup. I think the law is wrong, will smash it on the f***ing ground, and fight the charges.

hey bronx joe, try beating the **** out of somebody and...

oh whatever. *yawn*

oh whatever. *yawn*

[Decourcy]

What you are not getting is the FAA ( A FEDERAL AGENCY ) has designated drones as "aircraft"
Try smash it on the f***ing ground and see what federal prison time you get.

FAA has no authority here, so no “federal time”. And in any case, national or provincial, bad laws need challenging. Try doing something positive for a change.

[Decourcy]

Oh whaaaah my toy, nobody loves me and my toy….whaaaaah….

[L.W. Baxter]

what's that you say boy?

the f.a.a. considers your plastic toy to be an aircraft???

[Joe (SoCal)]

what's that you say boy?

the f.a.a. considers your plastic toy to be an aircraft???

YUP FWIW the video is from a Canadian

[Joe (SoCal)]

Oh whaaaah my toy, nobody loves me and my toy….whaaaaah….

So far it ONLY seems like you and L.W. Baxter

[skuthorp]

An eagle took two down here recently. And a good job too.

[Decourcy]

So far it ONLY seems like you and L.W. Baxter

Gotta actually wonder if you are actually that blind.

[FishoutaFlorida]

An eagle took two down here recently. And a good job too.

Oooh, double karma! That just put a smile on my face!

[Decourcy]

See, mr. jet ski of the sky, your toy isn’t popular if operators insist on acting like a dick.

[Decourcy]

You do get that whatever the laws the FAA has no authority right? No….probably not. See….I know this is hard…but try…this…ok…this is a different country.


Does that hurt? Mr Bronx joke? Oh sorry. Bronx Joe…..no, actually I think I like the former better.

[Joe (SoCal)]

Yawn !!!!

[Joe (SoCal)]

[Tom from Rubicon]

In SE Wisconsin a drone has the life expectancy of a snowball in hell. At least in areas outlying Milwaukee. The bumpstock boys around here, with MAGA hats. and enough paranoia to levitate a dead skunk,
Anyway I plead the Fifth, and our new Bilgemate Fergus is my alibi.

[Decourcy]

So predictable

[Decourcy]

Bronx joke. I think it has a nice ring.

[Joe (SoCal)]

Bronx joke. I think it has a nice ring.

[skuthorp]

Oooh, double karma! That just put a smile on my face!

Big Wedgetail, 6ft wingspan.
Seems to have taken a dislike to them. It's not too fussed about low flying Gyrocopters either.

[Rumars]

I am sure sooner rather then later these issues are going to land in front of judges and precedent will be created.

The drone operator has to be able to prove the intentional destruction of his property, otherwise it's just another aerial accident, and you have to wait for the FAA investigation to conclude.
Proving intent might be more difficult then you imagine, even with video. The airspace owner can put up whatever aerial obstacles he desires, including using his airspace for throwing rocks or shooting skeet (if allowed by other laws). The pilot is responsible for his aircrafts safety, not the other way around. Can you prove that I have even seen your drone at all before taking it down by whatever means? Or that it didn't simply malfunctioned and dropped from the sky? All physical evidence has to be recuperated and investigated by law enforcement otherwise it's irrelevant.
Any video evidence likely to show intent exposes the operator to surveillance and violation of privacy accusations.

[Jimmy W]

Y'all just know there are 2 or 3 bored FAA dudes sitting at the local coffee shop just waiting for a call about a missing recreational drone to investigate.

[Hallam]

The quick answer is NO !

I beg to differ and answered the question posed in the title of the thread in post #19: Can you stop them?
Yes you can! ………a slingshot, two ball sinkers connected bya short length of fishing line! May you stop them is an entirely different question!

May I suggest a slingshot along these lines would suffice.

https://www.hammersurvival.com/produ...saAjn-EALw_wcB

Or with laser sight:
https://www.fruugoaustralia.com/high...gaAquzEALw_wcB

[Toxophilite]

I'm not sure where the conflict in this thread is coming from. I am not a big drone fan. I had one buzz my girlfriend and I recently when we were using the natural 'facilities' on a wooded islet. I was going to pitch a stick at it. However that would've been a little extreme for what was essentially an annoyance.
They do get amazing footage but can be noisy and intrusive when some use them. Maybe the newer ones are quieter, I don't know.

However the OP seems to be being very reasonable in both his posts and his usage of his drone. He is concerned with other's safety and privacy and uses it for his own pleasure to capture nature footage. He openly explains his usage and procedures and He follows the laws, as many do when doing potentially dangerous things.

Why are people jumping all over him in a nasty way? Is it because the initial question of the post was somewhat provocative?

If drones are the jetskis of the air. Jetskis are the leaf blowers of the sea. i do see drones as being the most potentially useful and interesting of these three machines. The negative aspects of leafblowers clearly outweigh any possible positive function.(who needs a dirty smelly super noisy gas powered ^%^&% rake/broom?) Jetskis are the ultimate irritating look at me yahoo device. Drones are new and a little weird but seem potentially very useful if used responsibly.

[skuthorp]

"……but seem potentially very useful if used responsibly"

and there's the rub……...

[Toxophilite]

Like anything, certainly the OP seems to be stating that is his intent. I see no reason to disbelieve him or heap excessive scorn upon him. I've seen some unbelievably cool sailing footage taken by drones. Neat vantage point.

[Hallam]

My post is in jest, and not having a go at Joe. As far as drones invading my personal space it annoys the crap out of me. I was on my mates yacht a hundred yards or so out from the pier when a drone flew up to 20 ft from the transom while we were enjoying a quiet linch. We waved at it to go away and the smart ass operator just shook the dam pest of a thing from side to side as if to gesture "no!" So i grabbed my fishing rod and was going to cast a line to hook it........he decided it was time to zip off. Similar has happened several times eg hovering around the house, going low enough as if to check things out, scoping out the beach stopping to check out the younger females sunbathing as it went along, .......yes I have a slingshot and ammo as described for the next time one visits the back yard. There are clear laws in Australia and all these examples are prohibited.

Drone rules | Civil Aviation Safety Authority

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Before anyone gloats over the rules or lack of... You must just want to look to FAA and CBO rule development.


It's not impossible that there will be rules on maintenance records, pilot physicals, sobriety, rest breaks yada yada yada.

[Garret]

Like anything, certainly the OP seems to be stating that is his intent. I see no reason to disbelieve him or heap excessive scorn upon him. I've seen some unbelievably cool sailing footage taken by drones. Neat vantage point.

I agree. Joe is being reasonable & careful about his drone usage. Others, not so much. Classic "there's always someone who'll wreck it for everyone else" scenario.

[dutchpp]

If they annoy you buy one of these ( disclaimer in Europe jamming devices are illegal);
https://www.made-in-china.com/produc...enCorrection=1

[L.W. Baxter]

I agree. Joe is being reasonable & careful about his drone usage. Others, not so much. Classic "there's always someone who'll wreck it for everyone else" scenario.

a reasonable, careful--and i would add sensitive and courteous--drone operator doesn't need much protection of law. doesn't need the title of this troll thread.

talk regarding "do you own the airspace over your head", etc, is moot, if you behave in a sociable manner. if, as you mentioned earlier garret, you have a need to hover over somebody's property or residence, ask permission. if you "need" to transit, go high and go quick. (i am skeptical of need, but there may be reasons.)

in public spaces, respect the aesthetics of a situation. stay away from people enjoying the natural atmosphere of the great outdoors. like, well away. out of sight and earshot away would be great. even if you have the legal right to be closer.

if you think these requests are excessive, that is a problem of etiquette. several of us posting on this thread have had very negative interactions with drones flown in ways that are likely legal. and even if illegal, what would we do in the moment to rescue our own peace of mind? call the cops? yeah right.

the legality of a behavior is not a descriptor of what one ought to do, and law enforcement at any rate simply never takes the place of etiquette. where there is no consideration for others, letter of law be damned, life sucks.