The reason why someone would do something like this completely stumps me. The word "imbecile" springs to mind. There is certainly something seriously wrong with the private pilot. I can only surmise that the private drone pilot didn't realise he was attacking a police drone. Even then, what a stupidity.
Agreed! I thought the same thing re not knowing. Although the police report mentions a confrontation the previous evening between the arrested man and police... Makes you wonder. Of course trying to rationalise the irrational is a task!
Stupid people do stupid things! That's why we call them stupid people! When they were created they spent too many points in stupid and not enough in intel.
Great coverage of this story. I appreciate that you pointed out that none of the drone regulations on the books would have prevented this, and that the police have taken action using property damage laws rather than focusing on the drone. As someone who lives in Missouri, thanks! We unfortunately do not have any state based preemption laws… and incidents like this can lead to towns and cities opening a dialogue about drone use in their area, to see where they can restrict pilots from flying.
Thank you John! Appreciate the feedback from someone inside the State. I think the Sheriff's office did a good job dealing with the criminal over the drone.
@@Geeksvana They definitely did and I’m glad about that - but let’s be honest, they know this guy is probably screwed. Even if there were no federal drone laws, they had what they needed in this case to put him under arrest. Drone incidents in the past here in Missouri have lead to small towns exactly like this one crafting draconian and illegal ordinances. For example in Randolph County Missouri there are laws that dictate take off and landing within county limits require filing a notice with the county clerk… and you can be fined up to $100 if you fail to do so.
Some people are just stupid. They think they are untouchable, usually ignorant to the law, and painfully idiotic. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
ChatGPT suggests these: 1. **Skytrespasser:** Merging "sky" with "trespasser," this term emphasizes the intrusion into personal airspace. 2. **Copteroffender:** Combining "copter" (a colloquial term for drone) with "offender" to highlight the person's wrongful actions. 3. **Aeroboundarybreaker:** Blending "aero" (related to air) with "boundary breaker," indicating someone who crosses the limits using a drone. 4. **Dronetrespassist:** A fusion of "drone" and "trespass," highlighting the person's inclination to invade private spaces. 5. **Hoverhoodlum:** Merging "hover" with "hoodlum," this term suggests a person using a drone for mischief or disruptive activities. 6. **AirspaceIntruder:** Combining "airspace" with "intruder" to pinpoint the violation of personal airspace boundaries. 7. **UnmannedMenace:** Emphasizing the potential danger posed by the misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles. 8. **Dronebandit:** Merging "drone" with "bandit" to describe someone using a drone for unlawful or intrusive purposes. 9. **Skystalker:** Combining "sky" with "stalker" to convey the idea of a person using a drone for unwarranted surveillance. 10. **Aerocreep:** A blend of "aero" and "creep," indicating someone who uses a drone in a socially inappropriate or creepy manner.
Sean You said Positive press the key word being press I think once we as a drone community manage to get the press to segregate the good from the bad not just label everyone the same, it will go along way to help the drone community get the general public onside it's like saying a police force is something when 99%of officers are good people and do a great job it's only 1% are bad but everyone perceives it to be the entire force because they read things word for word Please note percentages are used for example only and may not be accurate lol
Most likely remote ID is the problem or the legal high limit is the problem here Most likely this guy is annoyed by a drone near his property either he hear see it or He is actively monitoring the remote ID in the area
Many of the names mentioned here are too “cool.” As someone mentioned, in the UK, those types took on the name as a badge of honor. It should be something to cause embarrassment. Dronal Disfunction, or something similar.
How about (IDP) Idiot - Drone - Pilots. Thats what springs to mind when I hear stories like this. He may have felt it was hypocritical of the police to be flying, their drone the day after he was told about flying his early in the morning! Maybe!!
Hi Sean Name for this guy should be DRONEBACILE. Absolutely stupid act. I just wonder why anyone wants to go out of their way to cause such chaos. These actions will eventually have consequences for law abiding drone flyers. No excuses for his actions. Another good content from you. 👍
I think its a great idea to differentiate between responsible drone hobbyists and those with nefarious motives. Chat GPT came up with DroneRogue, Skyreckless or Aeromischief pilots.
Knowing how the press exaggerate and sensationalize everything, "attacked" could mean various things. Was there an actual collision?....I'm guessing not as they say it "evaded". Could this just be someone flying in close proximity to the police drone? If so, how close? A few feet, then maybe it was an "attack". But what if it was flying 30-40 feet away? Was if flying at high speed? ...or slow? Is this an actual attack, or is it the police getting away with over reacting...? I'm not saying it was, I'm just speculating. With the police and the press hungry for anti drone scandal, can we trust what we are told?
Soon we will see a law that says no drone can fly within 150 feet of a police drone.... This is not new. It's called a "ringer" where the police would love to have stricter laws but they need a trigger to make their case. Not going to be able to prove this but it wouldn't take much for the police to make a deal with a known criminal to "cause an incident" so they could justify new laws. It happens all the time; police do this quite often. Again, this may not be happening here but anytime you have a situation where only one incident can cause the laws to be changed, we are all at risk.
Fair point. Could this be a case of an inquisitive operator flying close to a hovering drone to get footage of it? not even realising it was police......until - cuffs and police swat teams with knees on his neck, tell him he's off to jail..?
Thanks for the video Sean. I think the culprit in question is seriously disturbed. Let's hope he is banned from ever flying a drone again. When i am out flying and i hear a light aircraft or helicopter i land my drone and wait till they have passed my area. Just common sense and safety is what it is all about.
0:56 Stewart?...... but no seriously Stu.... Stew is cooked in a CrockPot..... Crock Pilot? Oxford 2nd def: "something considered to be complete nonsense:"
Not saying that he is, but then not saying he isn't. This could've been attack under the guise of a 4th Amendment violation. That is to say the civilian pilot believes that the sheriff using a drone could be seen as a violation of the 4th Amendment not understanding that a drone for LEO's is no different from a helicopter.
I can’t imagine useing my beloved thousand dollar drone to harass a police drone. Even a cheap one, you have to know this type of action is going to get you into trouble. This is why we are getting so many new drone laws in America. Stupid people ruin it for the rest of us.
Hi Sean. It’s difficult to get away from “idiot/s” because that’s what they are. A too random title would not mean much to the general populace. So…”idiot” it is for me. 😀
Perhaps Remote ID was used to nick the drone in the first place?? I would be surprised if an owner of a decent drone would risk it on such a stupid maneuver. As for a name, 'Drooligan' ?
Perhaps Remote ID was used to nick the drone in the first place?? I would be surprised if an owner of a decent drone would risk it on such a stupid maneuver. As for a name, 'Drooligan' ?
You can only make so many laws, but when little 10 year old Johnny gets a DRONE for Christmas and knows absolutely nothing about RID much less anything regarding a drone is going to do all sorts of stupid stuff until he either gets into trouble or something bad happens. Many adults know absolutely nothing and they get a drone for the 1st time and just want to go fly it and have fun!
