Your opinion(s) on drones

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:16:10 -0500

I read on Yahoo News (which is more of a farce than a reputable news source IMO) where many people were receiving drones (the small, civilian style, many with video cameras) for Christmas.

In my opinion, it is an invasion of my privacy for a neighbor to fly a drone over my property line to where they can monitor my and my families activities and scout our property for possible future crimes against my person and property. It seems as if people are hell bent on preserving their rights at the infringement of others rights.

While I do agree with the gov't using drones in theater, I do not agree that anyone who can afford a $200+ drone should have the ability to invade my privacy. American's have gone too far in their beliefs that they are entitled to do as they please at the infringement of others liberties.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2014 11:25 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:25:59 -0500

SSG Mann,

I think people should be allowed to purchase drones as long as they keep the drones on their property. If the owners begin to trespass then the drones should be confiscated by authorities.

I heard Amazon.com is thinking about using drones to make deliveries. However, this occurring is not to be expected anytime soon. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-amazons-drone-delivery-service-is-a-long-ways-away/

V/r,

Capt P

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Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 25 at 2014 11:39 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:39:49 -0500

Not sure there are any rules against using a pellet gun to take them out on your own property.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2014 11:43 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:43:40 -0500

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13559454-drone-warfare

Here is a snapshot of a pretty good book I read called Drone Warfare. You have to go into it unbiased compared to what most of us were using them for in Iraq and Afghanistan and in defense of our borders.

I recommend it to all or you can listen to the audio book from your local library.

Drone Warfare

Drone Warfare is a comprehensive look at the growing menace of robotic warfare, with an extensive analysis of who is producing the drones...

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Dec 26 at 2014 1:03 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 01:03:35 -0500

I did some research online and I found that aircraft must stay 1000 ft or 300 meters above the tallest structure on the ground according to the FAA who governs air space. So this is telling me that air craft and maybe drones can fly above your property as long as they are 1000 ft above your property.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2014 3:10 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 03:10:25 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member. FAA rules prohibit drones from being flown for commercial purposes, weighing more than 55 pounds, flying higher than 400 feet AGL, flying beyond line of sight of the operator, entering either Controlled or National Air Space, or flying within 5 miles of airport. Drones must also see and avoid any manned aircraft . . . including police / news helicopters . . . and manned aircraft ascending or descending through the 400 feet AGL drone operating range.

In general, while you can call the police, you do not have right to shoot down aircraft, balloons, or drone. Federal law states in part "Whoever willfully . . . sets fire to, damages, destroys, disables, or wrecks any aircraft . . . shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years or both.

Warmest Regards, Sandy

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/32

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2013/12/10/thankfully-shooting-down-a-drone-will-land-you-in-federal-prison/

http://robots.law.miami.edu/2014/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Froomkin-Colangelo-Self-Defence-Against-Robots-March-2014.pdf

18 U.S. Code § 32 - Destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities | US Law | LII / Legal...

Section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified to section 1101(a)(22) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.

Response by PO3 Brad Phlipot made Jan 3 at 2016 3:12 PM

PO3 Brad Phlipot — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:12:30 -0500

I think they can be very entertaining, I also feel that there should be a process and licensing requirement prior to anyone getting or flying them. We have now seen on several occasions where folks messing around have flown them in front of major air carriers at International airports as well as peoples privacy being invaded at their own home.