Police experience

[Oyibo VFX]

The last week, I had two occasions where I could face police intervention. The first was when I wanted to film on the Slope of Ronquières (ship lift).
Some worker asked me for a permit and prevented me from flying. He threaten to call you the police. I was with my daughter and was just too tired for an argument. Two days later I was flying the I2 and a police van stopped and asked what I was doing. I explained and showed them my license and registration documents. We had a little chat and he basically confirmed that the had no additional information on UAV's. I told him it was not the police jurisdiction and he confirmed. He told me my license was the first he ever saw and was surprised that I had to do exams to get one.
Later on, I checked the NOTAM and the official Belgium airmap and the Slope is a G classified area so free to fly. Worse case is a 50m (150ft) distance from an object.
So, I will go back to the Slope and fly. Hope they call the police. I'll have the NOTAM and aerial map ready. And fun. Just the French language might be my obstacle.

 

[Skyward Imaging]

The last week, I had two occasions where I could face police intervention. The first was when I wanted to film on the Slope of Ronquières (ship lift).
Some worker asked me for a permit and prevented me from flying. He threaten to call you the police. I was with my daughter and was just too tired for an argument. Two days later I was flying the I2 and a police van stopped and asked what I was doing. I explained and showed them my license and registration documents. We had a little chat and he basically confirmed that the had no additional information on UAV's. I told him it was not the police jurisdiction and he confirmed. He told me my license was the first he ever saw and was surprised that I had to do exams to get one.
Later on, I checked the NOTAM and the official Belgium airmap and the Slope is a G classified area so free to fly. Worse case is a 50m (150ft) distance from an object.
So, I will go back to the Slope and fly. Hope they call the police. I'll have the NOTAM and aerial map ready. And fun. Just the French language might be my obstacle.

Here in the US, I have had 3 or 4 instances like yours. However, Before I fly, I make sure my flight ops manual that I made is with me. This has everything from my insurance to my FAA Cert. and even has a sectional map of Utah (USA) in it to show my airspace. once in awhile if I am flying close to another airspace I will zoom in on the map and print a more detailed just to be sure. When they see everything from logs to certs and waivers they usually want to sit and watch for a few minutes. lol Being prepared is always key to dealing with Law Enforcement and the FAA.

 

[William Gaddy]

Reflective vest. Uniform shirt/jacket with conspicuous company logo. Hat with company logo (or hardhat with sticker, depending on what I'm doing/flying). Drone landing pad (if rotorcraft). Cones. Pop up signs "Drone operation in progress/Stay back 100 feet". Kneeboard with: satellite and topo map of planned flight area, VFR chart of same, Flight Ops Manual (small print, it's 50 pages), all of my waivers/COAs (even if I'm not using them, but they look officious and impressive), the laminated reg cards for the aircraft(s), flight plan and checklist, insurance policy, film/usage permits (if needed), and finally... my blue card. By the time I get through all of the kneeboard ... if I get that far... they pretty much say have a good day sir, and be safe.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

Reflective vest. Uniform shirt/jacket with conspicuous company logo. Hat with company logo (or hardhat with sticker, depending on what I'm doing/flying). Drone landing pad (if rotorcraft). Cones. Pop up signs "Drone operation in progress/Stay back 100 feet". Kneeboard with: satellite and topo map of planned flight area, VFR chart of same, Flight Ops Manual (small print, it's 50 pages), all of my waivers/COAs (even if I'm not using them, but they look officious and impressive), the laminated reg cards for the aircraft(s), flight plan and checklist, insurance policy, film/usage permits (if needed), and finally... my blue card. By the time I get through all of the kneeboard ... if I get that far... they pretty much say have a good day sir, and be safe.

Perfect reflection of my future plan