http://kfor.com/2015/09/12/drone-shot-down-at-inhofe-fundraiser/
and
1. Was this over private or leased land?
2. I love the sheriff's response.
3. Does this group have an FAA exemption to commercially operate a drone or did they just admit in public they where flying without a liscence?
4. If they don't have one wouldn't be funny if the sheriff charged them?
makerofmaps, post: 336486, member: 9079 wrote: http://kfor.com/2015/09/12/drone-shot-down-at-inhofe-fundraiser/
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1. Was this over private or leased land?
2. I love the sheriff's response.
3. Does this group have an FAA exemption to commercially operate a drone or did they just admit in public they where flying without a liscence?
4. If they don't have one wouldn't be funny if the sheriff charged them?
They were not invited, ergo they were trespassing, a criminal act.
They should have ZERO probability of getting anyone charged with anything or paying for any damages to their drone. :hi5:
Flying over private land isn't trespassing if it doesn't land. If I shot at a manned plane that flew over my house I would be put in jail. That Sheriff is an idiot. BTW, The FAA 333 exemption to fly commercially isn't enforceable at this time and everyone who has federally registered their UAV just created themselves a tax nightmare. This incident just gives responsible gun owners and responsible UAV pilots a bad name.
I'm not surprised this happened. I'm even less surprised it happened in Oklahoma. And I'm still less surprised about the Sheriff's attitude. He knows which side his bread is buttered on.
You fly your drone over rural property in Oklahoma where people have gathered, with guns, to shoot flying things your drone is going down. In the circumstances I am surprised that the recovered drone is still recognizable.
If a person doesn't want their nose smacked, they should keep it out of reach.
Bottom line is this. If you put your junk on my property, I will make sure it stays junk.
If it were just an ANYBODY drone, belonging to some individual, Then what? The poor drone owner would just go home, and lick his wounds.
If you think you can PRESENT a target, (better than a stopsign) and not get shot, you are not from around here!
Most signs in the south have holes in them. 270, 30-06, 308, skads of 0.22 holes, and shotgun blasts.
Welcome to the south.
N
https://www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies/media/FAA_UAS-PO_LEA_Guidance.pdf&apos ;">LAW ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE FOR SUSPECTED UNAUTHORIZED UAS OPERATIONS
Looks like the local guys could get the ball rolling. Motorized skeet is what I would call them over my property.
I spent Saturday afternoon on the edge of a peanut field attempting to shoot a few doves for supper. I can assure you that anyone dumb enough to fly a drone over the field within range of almost ANY of the shooters would have to recover parts. I understand that owners of drones may have rights to fly BUT, as with any right, responsibilities are included. Shotguns have limited range, if you are flying a drone low enough over someone else's property to be hit by a shotgun blast, then as far as I'm concerned you are trespassing.
Andy
The new standard is "Shotgun range". What is that? Maybe 100 yds?
I actually think that would be a good standard!
N
I'm actually surprised the reaction to "shoot" down "drones" is so prevalent.
UAV are classified under the FAA as aircraft. Firing any weapon at something federally recognized as an aircraft is no go.
I and most people have small planes that fly lower than my UAVs over my property all the time.
Understandably, nobody is talking about shooting down those.
http://gizmodo.com/is-it-ok-to-shoot-down-your-neighbors-drone-1718055028
BlakeHuff, post: 336544, member: 28 wrote: I'm actually surprised the reaction to "shoot" down "drones" is so prevalent.
UAV are classified under the FAA as aircraft. Firing any weapon at something federally recognized as an aircraft is no go.
I and most people have small planes that fly lower than my UAVs over my property all the time.
Understandably, nobody is talking about shooting down those.
http://gizmodo.com/is-it-ok-to-shoot-down-your-neighbors-drone-1718055028
Drones have their place.
Flying over my property for the purpose of spying on me isn't one of them.
I'd like to hear a valid reason for flying one over my property less than 200 feet off the ground, while recording everything on video, all without my permission.
Blake, I understand what you are saying. I'm not about to go out and "hunt" a drone. However, here where I grew up farmers supplement their income by hosting dove shoots. Anywhere from $25 to $200 per gun. If you "buzz" one of these fields you can pretty much bet there will be some lead in the air after it. 50 yards is a long shot for #8 shot. If you fly a drone within 50 yards of a hunter in the field you do so at your own risk. Legal and right aren't necessarily the same thing.
Andy
Norman Oklahoma, post: 336506, member: 9981 wrote: I'm not surprised this happened. I'm even less surprised it happened in Oklahoma. And I'm still less surprised about the Sheriff's attitude. He knows which side his bread is buttered on. You fly your drone over rural property in Oklahoma where people have gathered, with guns, to shoot flying things your drone is going down. In the circumstances I am surprised that the recovered drone is still recognizable.
It's apparent you kept your eyes and ears open during your tenure in Oklahoma. Good or bad, my fellow Okies are definitely a polarized bunch..
As for the County Sheriff..I'm sure his response to the situation was quick. He was parked in the second row. And his wife, Sharon Jean, was in charge of the refreshment stand. 😉
I think if the drone was flying low enough over an active hunting area, it would fall under the hunter harassment laws that some states have adopted.
paden cash, post: 336552, member: 20 wrote: .... As for the County Sheriff..I'm sure his response to the situation was quick. He was parked in the second row. And his wife, Sharon Jean, was in charge of the refreshment stand. 😉
I wouldn't be the least surprised if it was the sheriff's bullet that brought it down.
I noticed while in OK that gun ownership is practically universal and ownership of multiple guns is the norm. One must be properly outfitted for whatever situation might arise. Wearing a workaday gun to church on Sunday is a fashion faux pas that one just doesn't ever live down. But the worst crime that an Oklahoman can commit is irresponsible gun use.
Norman Oklahoma, post: 336556, member: 9981 wrote: ...Wearing a workaday gun to church on Sunday is a fashion faux pas that one just doesn't ever live down..
Hilarious. I guess most people wouldn't understand that while your trusty 10mm M&P might get you through a regular work day, your grand-daddy's nickel-plated pearl handled S&W .357 revolver is the only proper attire for worship....
"The annual fundraiser earns money for the senator as guests shoot at tame, banded pigeons as theyÛªre thrown into the air."
Jesus H. Christ on a bicycle, this idiot expects to be elected? :-S #moron
FL/GA PLS., post: 336567, member: 379 wrote: Jesus H. Christ on a bicycle, this idiot expects to be elected? :-S #moron
Can't quite figure why Wendell & Angel don't allow P&R. :whistle: So let's not go there.
But, for the record, he's been elected to the Senate 3 times. And he'll be a shoo-in for a 4th, if he wants it. Also that particular verbage you have quoted betrays the writer's political agenda.
He's matching the beliefs of the majority of his constituents. I know a neighboring State where annually the Governor puts in a full day of turkey (wild, but not out of a bottle) hunting with the press in tow.
paden cash, post: 336560, member: 20 wrote: ...your grand-daddy's nickel-plated pearl handled S&W .357 revolver is the only proper attire for worship....
Silly. One never wears pearl handles after Labor Day.