So for the last couple of years I've had no problem getting permission to fly my x3/x5 around the world, getting great footage for clients at venues like Hotels, and other private locations.
My insurance and PFAW along with BNUC pilot card, and a great showreel made people excited to see what we could do...
The Press LOVE drone stories... Negative ones that is....
People who don't give a @&$& about the rules and fly all over the place causing concern and angst. More and more reports now talk not of the amazing opportunities Drones bring, but of the nuisance they are, and the peace and privacy they "destroy" along with the safety concerns of Pillocks who fly near aircraft (and yes some have) or over congested areas/public spaces...
The blowback is now that the mental attitude has shifted completely. If people now see me flying - before they'd think "wow- that's great" and now it's "have you got a licence" and "you shouldn't be flying there"
That mental attitude has crept through to a much wider network of drone uneducated people - but those which have the responsibility of granting permissions to fly....
Already this year - 3 locations where I flew last year have implemented blanket "no permission will be given" edicts - with no recourse.... I can only see this becoming more of an issue as time moves forward....
My message is simple... Whoever you are, whatever you use drones for.... Keep within the rules for the future protection of our industry.... Even if you are a hobbyist who hasn't given a #%^* before now, please think about the long term effects of flying carelessly or without consideration.... You are potentially going to ruin the future of an extremely exciting area of film making....
Just my 2 cents worth. Or pence.
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My insurance and PFAW along with BNUC pilot card, and a great showreel made people excited to see what we could do...
The Press LOVE drone stories... Negative ones that is....
People who don't give a @&$& about the rules and fly all over the place causing concern and angst. More and more reports now talk not of the amazing opportunities Drones bring, but of the nuisance they are, and the peace and privacy they "destroy" along with the safety concerns of Pillocks who fly near aircraft (and yes some have) or over congested areas/public spaces...
The blowback is now that the mental attitude has shifted completely. If people now see me flying - before they'd think "wow- that's great" and now it's "have you got a licence" and "you shouldn't be flying there"
That mental attitude has crept through to a much wider network of drone uneducated people - but those which have the responsibility of granting permissions to fly....
Already this year - 3 locations where I flew last year have implemented blanket "no permission will be given" edicts - with no recourse.... I can only see this becoming more of an issue as time moves forward....
My message is simple... Whoever you are, whatever you use drones for.... Keep within the rules for the future protection of our industry.... Even if you are a hobbyist who hasn't given a #%^* before now, please think about the long term effects of flying carelessly or without consideration.... You are potentially going to ruin the future of an extremely exciting area of film making....
Just my 2 cents worth. Or pence.
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