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[Rimswell Wanderer]

Yep. The new breed of person.

What is the new breed of people?? just asking as I have not seen the new breed used before.

 

[Rimswell Wanderer]

That would be cruel shooting the dog

I fly a drone for my photograph hobby, shooting my registered drone down would end them up in court for more than one misdemea

Sounds like the addition of an air rifle could be a useful bit of kit.

i fly a registered drone as an add on to my photography hobby, anyone shooting it down would end up reported to the authorities and could end up in court.

 

[stewartwebr]

I should perhaps start by saying I do not condone any form of violence no matter the circumstances. We were parked on the old Aire at Calais at around 2am we were abruptly woken by a large explosion. I jumped out of bed and got dressed so quickly, I really thought someones van had exploded. I could see the bursts of flames through the curtains. On opening the door I was amazed to see a middle aged man letting off fireworks...what!!!. I was shocked but also relieved it was not as first expected, but this then changed to anger. Many people were now out of their vans looking at what was going on. A few people started shouting, then a man in the van across from the firework man stepped out his van, calmly walked across to the firework man punched him in the face knocking him out, he then without saying a word walked slowly back to his van stepped in and closed the door.
We of course went across to check he was okay as the Police arrived. As the Police pulled in all the motorhome doors closed, the man regained consciousness was put into the back of the Police car and they drove off.

You don't get that drama at the new Calais Aire

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[Realist]

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[dunnah01]

A friend wants to know if the drone would still fly if he stamped on it before it tried to take off

 

[Ukbandit]

Some very dismal comments in this thread.

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[Emmit]

I'm no techie. I would go so far as to say I'm a luddite.
However, for balance, I didn't know the following had been taken but it gives balance.
Post in thread 'Pershore Plum Festival+Malvern 'Follow on' 19th-27thAugust2019' https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...ow-on-19th-27thaugust2019.191128/post-3466952

Some of that couldn't have been done without a drone. Well done Graeme Ukbandit

 

[Emmit]

Some very dismal comments in this thread.

See above Graeme

 

[iandsm]

Have been camping for over 60 years all i can say is they are breeding have met a few over the years but nothing like the numbers there are now

It’s nothing to do with Camping or Caravaning or Motorhoming, it is simply a decline in standards of behaviour of society in general. You can see it everywhere, on television, in public life, i think it’s much fuelled by the general lack of self respect which extends to lack of respect for others. Standards are far lower than when I was a kid in the 60’s, I was taught manners were important and must be upheld. Now I think there are many who don’t know what good manners and consideration for others are or are just thick as well

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[Ukbandit]

See above Graeme

Thanks Emmit. Just goes to show very blinkered views from people. Especially from the invading my privacy brigade. I bet not one of the people shown in my video minded being shown to be having a great time.

 

[bobnick]

I used to get a clip around the ear from me dad if i put my elbows on the table whilst eating, nowadays they don't sit at a table for dinner, it's on the sofa in front of the telly.

 

[Landy Andy]

I didn't know the following had been taken but it gives balance.

This is the big difference. It wasn’t disturbing you.

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[DelMar]

Just remember that all drones with cameras, have to be registered with the CAA. Even under 250 g. It is also a good idea to take a test, which can be done on line.

 

[Lenny HB]

I fly a drone for my photograph hobby, shooting my registered drone down would end them up in court for more than one misdemea

i fly a registered drone as an add on to my photography hobby, anyone shooting it down would end up reported to the authorities and could end up in court.

Oh dear someone who doesn't understand the etiquette of Fun posts, if you look closer you would have seen the smileys.
Anyway it would be you in court for flying over people, I take it you didn't read the original post.

 

[Andysprinter]

Hi
Totally agree with a lot of what has been said regarding the increasing , thankfull, minority that have a blatant disregard for other folks quiet enjoyment of camping.
It does seem ,though, a general unfounded dislike of drones. There are a lot of us that enjoy the challenge of using a drone whilst not endangering or annoying our neighbours. As various contributors have mentioned in the open category you must be 50m from uninvolved people. However if you consult CAA Article 16 drone rules takeoff and landing can reduce to only 15m. So maybe the guy was flying legally.
There’s still the issue of not being annoying and respecting others though.

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[DelMar]

Don’t people get annoyed over just about everything, just drive behind a MH or caravan which you can’t get passed. But that’s ok if you are driving one. Come on, why not be more tolerant of other peoples hobbies, not use the excuse of privacy from 50metres away, when you are photographed every day you walk down the street. Most people I know with a drone use them according to the law.

 

[CoolOne]

Lennyhb whats a FLT ? Please


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[Jim]

Lennyhb whats a FLT ? Please

You'll find a list of Motorhome terms, acronyms and jargon here

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[DelMar]

If you wanted to find out what the problem is with your roof and contacted a roofer, who turned up with a drone to have a close look at your roof. Would you then shoot it down because he is now invading your privacy.

 

[Gizmouk]

What is the new breed of people?? just asking as I have not seen the new breed used before.

Covid Campers.
Easily spotted - mouth breathing, knuckle dragging, self entitled pr*cks.

That surmise based upon what we're experiencing up in Scotland - and we're only half way through June

 

[Clarky]

Think I would prefer a drone buzzing around for a few minutes than a generator droning on for hours.

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[Otter Spotter]

Yet again the majority being judged by the behaviour of a minority

Wrong I was asking the question ? Not judging.

 

[Otter Spotter]

If you wanted to find out what the problem is with your roof and contacted a roofer, who turned up with a drone to have a close look at your roof. Would you then shoot it down because he is now invading your privacy.

No that’s commercial work which you have invited to your home, he is just using the Drone as a tool. He would still have to abide by the rules so if someone else other than you are closer than 50m then he shouldn’t fly.

 

[Bobby-gg]

No that’s commercial work which you have invited to your home, he is just using the Drone as a tool. He would still have to abide by the rules so if someone else other than you are closer than 50m then he shouldn’t fly.

No, as I've stated before, if he is flying a drone that weighs less than 250grams he can legally fly with no minimum 50M restrictions - the drone guy that trained me recently uses a mini2 for roof and gutter inspection for precisely that reason

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[Camper Sue]

Drones escaped a total ban. Early days of toy shop drones, I was organising a kite flying event and discovered I had to apply to the Civil Aviation Authority for a special licence in order to fly kites. I did so, quite seeing the logic of objects in the sky V planes. I had to inform the local emergency services and give details and times. In due course I was authorised to hold the event which was mainly for supervised children. Two days later a drone appeared in my garden hovering carefully and thoroughly looking around.it then flew up into air space, so high I could barely see a dot. I was furious. My neighbour knew the owner and showed me film posted of the fall out from a road accident. I called the Civil Aviation Authority and asked for guidance about reporting this to the police. A big sigh. 'We have NO control. They should never have been allowed as a toy'. Personally I'd ban them and make our lives safe again.

 

[Realist]

God their are some boring people about and I tell you what.

I have a registered drone and yes I have a drone pilots licence as well via the CAA and I take it with me everywhere and yes I fly it on all my Motorhome trips.

If anyone wants to come up to me and pass a comment please do so but I can assure you your tail will soon be dragging between your legs, why because its the only bloody thing I do on my trips for video and pictures of our holidays.

Now laws.

Keep your drone in direct line of sight
Don't fly higher than 120m above ground
Avoid flying closer than 50m to people, buildings and cars
Don't fly closer than 150m to buildings and crowds of people
All drones with a camera need an Operator ID, regardless of weight

Most respectable drone owners follow the above to the letter some don’t.

Please if you fly a drone get a Operators ID.

I flew mine on my last trip plus someone else had their drone up as well not one single complaint only questions about the drone and how good the quality of the video was.

The best bit of content to read about drones and their laws etc can be found here: https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/uk-drone-laws-where-can-and-cant-you-fly-your-drone

 

[DelMar]

I could also fly a drone to inspect a neighbours roof, if asked, forget 50metres, I would be on his property by invitation which would be legal.
Camper Sue, what would be your reason to ban them, I hope it is not because of a rogue flier over your garden, if you knew who he was, you could have reported him to the CAA. That is if he is legally registered, unfortunately not all are.
Because someone breaks the law driving a car, by your analogy, you should ban cars then.

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[Clipgate]

I keep my own counsel and take positive steps.!

 

[Two on Tour]

Yet another example of personal intrusion by a drone.

 

[Otter Spotter]

No, as I've stated before, if he is flying a drone that weighs less than 250grams he can legally fly with no minimum 50M restrictions - the drone guy that trained me recently uses a mini2 for roof and gutter inspection for precisely that reason

Agreed and I stand corrected

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