What's the deal with these anyway? They are essentially just RC aircraft, there are rules on where you can fly RC aircraft.

Here's what I can dig up..

- Your drone must be registered if it weighs over .55 lbs
- You cannot fly over anyone not directly participating in the operation of the drone

I guess I would see if the guy has his drone registered or not.. If not he can't fly it.

If they are using it for commercial use there are more stringent requirements such as pilot certification and so on. if they are posting video online that are monetized that could put them in to the area of commercial use.

It might be worth contacting the local FAA office, they may have more power than the local PD.

Recreational flying:
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/

Commercial Use:
https://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets...m?newsId=22615

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...se14.2.107_111


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