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FPV drone scoped my place out in the middle of the night (hexbear.net)
submitted 4 months ago by Awoo@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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Let's say that hypothetically someone flew an fpv drone right up to your bedroom door, which is accessible from outside the building, during the middle of the night at 11pm.

What do?

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[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How big a drone? If it's over 250g it has remote id and you can get its info using an app on your phone. Smaller drones don't require it though.

Sorry, how do you get their info?

I don't know the weight just by sound, it was night so I didn't get a good look at it. I have cameras for security and early warning but they're all covering paths on the ground, I've moved some around though to get a view that covers the air too so if it comes back again I'll have footage.

Depending on the state, this could be a perfectly legal recreational drone flight. A lot of state laws really haven't caught up with drone technology. See your local laws here https://www.findlaw.com/consumer/consumer-transactions/drone-laws-by-state.html

Ahh, problem. This is the UK.

[–] Babs@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Oh yeah everything I said applies to US only. Don't know anything about UK drone laws, but a cursory search suggests that remote id isn't even required there.

[–] Horse@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

you need a flyer id and an operator id which must be displayed on the drone
if it's over 250 grams or under but has a camera and is not classified as a toy at least

the rules

[–] SchillMenaker@hexbear.net 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Of all the awful parts of the US, the FAA might be the singular bright star.

[–] buckykat@hexbear.net 1 points 4 months ago

The FAA lets Boeing self-certify their planes and grounds any pilot who dares to actually get mental health treatment.