Kentucky Man shoots drone flying over his yard, Gets Arrested. Yayyy!!

[2MuchMark]

A Kentucky man shot a drone flying over his yard. Then the cops arrested him.

[atom]

I am building an EMP to take down amazon packages as they fly over my property.

[brassmonkey]

he got lucky if it was worth 5k it's a felony

[spads]

It seems a bit odd that someone is able to fly something right above your property. I mean we're not talking about a plane flying a mile up.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by spads

It seems a bit odd that someone is able to fly something right above your property. I mean we're not talking about a plane flying a mile up.

Not just fly above your property but hover there taking video. Fuck that.

[dyna mo]

Good
Drones are a big fucking problem. Fire fighters had to stop air drops on fires on a few blazes here in socal because of drones buzzing around.

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Not just fly above your property but hover there taking video. Fuck that.

paranoid! they won't see the pot room! remember you have 30 secs to clear out if they see it! it's rigged to blow!

[MaDalton]

political correctness is a bitch..

[mineistaken]

Drones should be made illegal, and making video over private property should be a felony charge no doubt.

[ErectMedia]

"They asked me, 'Are you the S-O-B that shot my drone?' and I said, 'Yes I am,'" Merideth said. "I had my 40 mm Glock on me and they started toward me and I told them, 'If you cross my sidewalk, there's gonna be another shooting.'"

Merica

[brassmonkey]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Drones should be made illegal, and making video over private property should be a felony charge no doubt.

stfu!! you do not live here idiot!!

[aka123]

It seems that there is a need for drone self-defense. That is every drone's right.

[The Porn Nerd]

www.dronekiller.com

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

stfu!! you do not live here idiot!!

Moron, drones are not flying exclusively just in one country.

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Good
Drones are a big fucking problem. Fire fighters had to stop air drops on fires on a few blazes here in socal because of drones buzzing around.

No, not good. It's against FAA regulations to shoot down a drone. And no, "they" are not a problem. They are a fun, safe, high tech hobby enjoyed by lots of people, and can be very valuable tools used in all kinds of situations. This redneck hee-haw hillbilly caused damage to private property being used in a legal way. What the hillbilly did was illegal, and he should be held accountable.

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by **********

No, not good. It's against FAA regulations to shoot down a drone. And no, "they" are not a problem. They are a fun, safe, high tech hobby enjoyed by lots of people, and can be very valuable tools used in all kinds of situations. This redneck hee-haw hillbilly caused damage to private property being used in a legal way. What the hillbilly did was illegal, and he should be held accountable.

Get real. Having to call off a fighting fires because lookie loos are flying their drones where the water drops are and you exclaim that's not a problem because you fail to get past the point that Kentucky dude was arrested for firing a gun in city limits.

You are too emotional to logically communicate with.

[Dvae]

Originally Posted by **********

No, not good. It's against FAA regulations to shoot down a drone. And no, "they" are not a problem. They are a fun, safe, high tech hobby enjoyed by lots of people, and can be very valuable tools used in all kinds of situations. This redneck hee-haw hillbilly caused damage to private property being used in a legal way. What the hillbilly did was illegal, and he should be held accountable.

you are for invasion of ones privacy?

How about I fly a drone around your house. If you leave the house I'll follow you in the car. Everywhere you go I'l be there because its not a problem and not against the law.

[Sly]

Originally Posted by Dvae

you are for invasion of ones privacy?

How about I fly a drone around your house. If you leave the house I'll follow you in the car. Everywhere you go I'l be there because its not a problem and not against the law.

Oh get real, you'll lose track of him after a block because you won't be able to hear his electric car go vroom!

[ErectMedia]

Originally Posted by **********

No, not good. It's against FAA regulations to shoot down a drone. And no, "they" are not a problem. They are a fun, safe, high tech hobby enjoyed by lots of people, and can be very valuable tools used in all kinds of situations. This redneck hee-haw hillbilly caused damage to private property being used in a legal way. What the hillbilly did was illegal, and he should be held accountable.

My drone is in route to your location as we speak. I've calculated the weakest entry point into the Canadian border. We'll see if your opinion changes when I post the video on GFY. Hopefully it's just video of you researching electric cars online or waxing the Volt and not you riding a double headed dong while jamming out to Barry Manilow.

[blackmonsters]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

political correctness is a bitch..

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by ErectMedia

My drone is in route to your location as we speak. I've calculated the weakest entry point into the Canadian border. We'll see if your opinion changes when I post the video on GFY. Hopefully it's just video of you researching electric cars online or waxing the Volt and not you riding a double headed dong while jamming out to Barry Manilow.

Would love to hear his "it is perfectly fine" bullshit then.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by **********

No, not good. It's against FAA regulations to shoot down a drone. And no, "they" are not a problem. They are a fun, safe, high tech hobby enjoyed by lots of people, and can be very valuable tools used in all kinds of situations. This redneck hee-haw hillbilly caused damage to private property being used in a legal way. What the hillbilly did was illegal, and he should be held accountable.

How about I hover one over your back yard and shoot zoom in video thru your back windows? Or shoot videos of your children playing in the back yard?


The guy in the story had teenage daughters sunbathing in the back yard, that wouldn't bother you if they were your kids? Or your wife?


And "redneck hee-haw hillbilly" What prompted that? The fact he had a gun? Or he lives in a bedroom community of Louisville Ky. which is hardly redneck.

[Sly]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

The guy in the story had teenage daughters sunbathing in the back yard, that wouldn't bother you if they were your kids? Or your wife?

.

It all makes sense now.

Merideth says that after he shot down the drone, Boggs arrived at his house with three friends.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

And "redneck hee-haw hillbilly" What prompted that?

Redneck because he shot the drone, and the drone owner was progressive liberal minded gentlemen

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

How about I hover one over your back yard and shoot zoom in video thru your back windows? Or shoot videos of your children playing in the back yard?


The guy in the story had teenage daughters sunbathing in the back yard, that wouldn't bother you if they were your kids? Or your wife?


And "redneck hee-haw hillbilly" What prompted that? The fact he had a gun? Or he lives in a bedroom community of Louisville Ky. which is hardly redneck.

he's canadian and trying to be insulting. he does not know jack shit about rednecks, hee haw, or hillbillies. he's just combining what he thinks are slurs into one big spew of bigotry.

[Bladewire]

Be careul

Drones shoot back

[L-Pink]

Do I care if someone flies a remote helicopter/plane/drone over my house, no.

Do I care if someone flies a remote helicopter/plane/drone over my house while taking videos? YES!

[Bladewire]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Do I care if someone flies a remote helicopter/plane/drone over my house, no.

Do I care if someone flies a remote helicopter/plane/drone over my house while taking videos? YES!

+1

The people always parroting "I have nothing to hide" when it comes to hackers & government surveillance change their tune when the intrusion is right in front of there face. Imagine if this was a government drone legally recording you on your property.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by Bladewire

+1

The people always parroting "I have nothing to hide" when it comes to hackers & government surveillance change their tune when the intrusion is right in front of there face. Imagine if this was a government drone legally recording you on your property.

Why would someone feel the need to video my private life or property? Is he looking to see if I’m home? Is he looking for targets for theft? Is he looking before a home invasion? Is he recording my partially clothed young children or wife for some sick reason? Will the photos be on the internet?

There is zero need to photo/ take videos of others private property or persons without their consent unless you have ulterior motives.

[MaDalton]

after a couple incidents recently where planes or helicopters almost crashed cause someone interfered with his drone, i tend to the idea of allowing drones only in certain predefined areas

it's only a question of time until someone dies

and most certainly i dont want people flying over my property - camera or not

[Mr Pheer]

The only thing the shooter told the truth about, was shooting at the drone.

It was never hovering 10ft over his property. It was never under 193ft at all. Most of that flight was over 220ft.

These things dont have zoom lenses. The pilot only had the drone for 2 days and was flying it from his house to take a picture of his friend's house, WITH PERMISSION from his friend.

UPDATE: Drone owner disputes shooter's story; produces video he - WDRB 41 Louisville News

You cant see much detail of a person at 193ft high. It's more like looking at an ant from standing on your roof.

Here's a shot me in my backyard flying the same drone that got shot down (DJI Phantom 3 Professional) at about 80 feet.



Now add another 110ft to that and try to use your imagination (hard for a lot of you, I know) and guess at how much detail you can see of someone. NOT MUCH.

And if you think you're so interesting that people are going to buy drones just to spy on you... well sorry but you're most likely just being delusional.

That Drone is (probably) NOT Spying on You | Drone-RSS.com

Put your torches and pitchforks away people. Just because one person shouts the guy is a monster, doesnt mean it's true.

[dyna mo]

i have a hard time believing that guy could shoot a moving drone out of the sky from 200 feet away with a .40 glock.

[bushwacker]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

i have a hard time believing that guy could shoot a moving drone out of the sky from 200 feet away with a .40 glock.

[mineistaken]

World famous drone slayer

[atom]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

i have a hard time believing that guy could shoot a moving drone out of the sky from 200 feet away with a .40 glock.

If he did he should go on Top Shot and own those bitches.

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by atom

If he did he should go on Top Shot and own those bitches.

There is possibility of him accidentally getting lucky, but when I read 200ft I immediatelly assumed sniper rifle.

[Mr Pheer]

An even better illustration of how the drones arent spying on you. Because they cant see you very well. Or someone's daughter in Kentucky.



The shooter says the drone was at 10 feet... the pilot's flight data says 193 feet. Considering that most people lie, especially when trying to protect themselves when they've just done something extremely stupid, and the fact that most video is impartial... I tend to believe the pilot's story more than the shooter.

Plus, which one went to jail? Not the pilot!

[Barry-xlovecam]

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/328/256

First 500 ft/ 152.4 m of airspace above that point (highest structure)is a̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶e̶ ̶f̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶z̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶ encroachment ... in that zone a drone is in trespass Discharging a firearm (or a rocket launcher) within a jurisdiction may be unlawful **

FCC (US) regulation is 1000 ft above any structure.

[BFT3K]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4td1wtKxUhU

Sorry, just noticed this was a repost. Oh well.....

[aka123]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

after a couple incidents recently where planes or helicopters almost crashed cause someone interfered with his drone, i tend to the idea of allowing drones only in certain predefined areas

it's only a question of time until someone dies

and most certainly i dont want people flying over my property - camera or not

Drones are very good for observation; whether it is crops, forest, security, etc. So, it is bad idea to give that up. Simply by making appropriate rules/ licensing (with proved qualification to fly drone) you can make things much safer. It can also be restricted that for what purposes you can fly drones and where.

What comes to flying over properties, I see no problem. Unless we are talking about especially flying over houses, etc. In here we have anyways the right to roam around and for example to take video. Excluding houses and the immediate vicinity of houses (yards).

[Mr Pheer]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/328/256

First 500 ft/ 152.4 m of airspace above that point (highest structure)is a̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶e̶ ̶f̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶z̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶ encroachment ... in that zone a drone is in trespass Discharging a firearm (or a rocket launcher) within a jurisdiction may be unlawful **

FCC (US) regulation is 1000 ft above any structure.

New regulations have been written since 1946

Why dont you familiarize yourself with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91. I had to learn the whole thing when I was an air traffic controller, plus much more.

And then take a look at what the FAA says about model aircraft flight, and their altitudes.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/

Pay attention to the very first rule:

Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles

[Useless Warrior]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

...when I read 200ft I immediatelly assumed sniper rifle.

Well, you're a dumb fuck then, aren't you? If you require a sniper rifle to hit a target 200 FEET away, there's something wrong with you. A M-16 can take down a target at 300 METERS without an issue, and that is far from being a sniper rifle. Moron.

[Barry-xlovecam]

SB 142 Senate Bill - Bill Analysis

Other states are doing the same

49 U.S. Code § 40103 (b)(2)(B)

(b) Use of Airspace.?
...
(2) The Administrator shall prescribe air traffic regulations on the flight of aircraft (including regulations on safe altitudes) for?
(B) protecting individuals and property on the ground;...
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/40103

FAA regs are only administrative rules not law. I don't think that the states can control airspace -- the airspace is federal. This whole subject is going to the courts and that old 1942 SCOTUS case will be cited it's something you didn't learn in air controller school -- it is called precedent and it wins in court cases all the time.

I shouldn't even waste my time ....

[escorpio]

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Redneck because he shot the drone, and the drone owner was progressive liberal minded gentlemen

[Mr Pheer]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

SB 142 Senate Bill - Bill Analysis

Other states are doing the same



FAA regs are only administrative rules not law. I don't think that the states can control airspace -- the airspace is federal. This whole subject is going to the courts and that old 1942 SCOTUS case will be cited it's something you didn't learn in air controller school -- it is called precedent and it wins in court cases all the time.

I shouldn't even waste my time ....

Oh yeah we didnt learn about that case in air traffic control school. Or in Airport Management. Yeah, it was never mentioned or used as examples as to why several things are the way they are now. I guess you know this because you're a graduate yourself, huh?

You're right, you shouldnt waste your time.

[Barry-xlovecam]

While you cannot shoot a trespasser the radio-jamming technology the private landholders may resort to using may be dangerous to general navigation as well as the intended target -- overflight by private drones in trespass.

So, yeah, it is a problem that goes beyond random shots fired ... Drones could become pests like flies. Drones need to be regulated because of the abuse potential.

There is a drone control office in your future.

[Barry-xlovecam]

Did you get the job?

[mineistaken]

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

Well, you're a dumb fuck then, aren't you? If you require a sniper rifle to hit a target 200 FEET away, there's something wrong with you. A M-16 can take down a target at 300 METERS without an issue, and that is far from being a sniper rifle. Moron.

First of all - moving target.

Secondly - I never touched a gun in my life, so I am a dilettante here. A "little bit" difference between that and being a moron.

Thirdly - people who know guns were surprised as well:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

i have a hard time believing that guy could shoot a moving drone out of the sky from 200 feet away with a .40 glock.

Originally Posted by bushwacker

Originally Posted by atom

If he did he should go on Top Shot and own those bitches.

[Mr Pheer]

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

Did you get the job?

I had the job before I even went to school. And then 18 years ago I quit, got into this adult bullshit and made much, much more money.

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by spads

It seems a bit odd that someone is able to fly something right above your property. I mean we're not talking about a plane flying a mile up.

I have a drone myself and so do a few others here. When we fly around, it's not to spy on anyone or look into anyones house. It's to have fun. The cameras on the drones provide a great view, and thats exactly what drone flyers like.

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Drones should be made illegal, and making video over private property should be a felony charge no doubt.

Good luck with that.

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Get real. Having to call off a fighting fires because lookie loos are flying their drones where the water drops are and you exclaim that's not a problem because you fail to get past the point that Kentucky dude was arrested for firing a gun in city limits.

You are too emotional to logically communicate with.

Take it easy on making this a personal thing there, skippy. You've been good for a while now.

If a Drone flyer gets too close to a fire and loses it do to heat or water, its his problem.

Originally Posted by Dvae

you are for invasion of ones privacy?

How about I fly a drone around your house. If you leave the house I'll follow you in the car. Everywhere you go I'l be there because its not a problem and not against the law.

Get real. If you ever tried flying a drone yourself, you would know that this is not the way it is.

If you fly a drone up to someones window to peep inside their house, then sure I would call that an invasion of privacy, but flying for flying's sake is and should be totally legal, and people have nothing to worry about. Your mobile carrier has a lot more information on you.

Originally Posted by Sly

Oh get real, you'll lose track of him after a block because you won't be able to hear his electric car go vroom!

Originally Posted by ErectMedia

My drone is in route to your location as we speak. I've calculated the weakest entry point into the Canadian border. We'll see if your opinion changes when I post the video on GFY. Hopefully it's just video of you researching electric cars online or waxing the Volt and not you riding a double headed dong while jamming out to Barry Manilow.

You don't need a drone for that. Use Google Earth to see my house, and send me $10 and I'll turn on my double-headed dong cam for you.

Originally Posted by mineistaken

Would love to hear his "it is perfectly fine" bullshit then.

Done!

Originally Posted by L-Pink

How about I hover one over your back yard and shoot zoom in video thru your back windows?

That would be an invasion of privacy. Drone flyers, like me anyway, aren't interested in breaking the law, and aren't remotely interested in whats going on inside anyones house. The birds-eye view of the landscape is a lot more interesting.

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Or shoot videos of your children playing in the back yard?

So if you happen to drive by a park and happen to see kids playing, does that make you a pedo?

Originally Posted by L-Pink

The guy in the story had teenage daughters sunbathing in the back yard, that wouldn't bother you if they were your kids? Or your wife?

Not at all. First, I'm not a hothead that would go nuts just because a drone happened to show up while my wife or daughter were sunbathing, nude or not. When you are outside, you're outside. You can expect a little less privacy. If drones KEPT hovering over all the time and became a nuisance, then I would find the pilots and ask them to kindly fly away. I wouldn't take a gun out and shoot drones. That is typical over reacting.

Originally Posted by L-Pink

And "redneck hee-haw hillbilly" What prompted that? The fact he had a gun? Or he lives in a bedroom community of Louisville Ky. which is hardly redneck.

Both actually, but ok I take it back.

Originally Posted by dyna mo

he's canadian and trying to be insulting. he does not know jack shit about rednecks, hee haw, or hillbillies. he's just combining what he thinks are slurs into one big spew of bigotry.

Ok. I'll take it back, but you shouldn't call everyone Libitards and insult Canadians anymore because because of what I or others might say. Otherwise, people might call you a bigot.

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Why would someone feel the need to video my private life or property?

There is none. The fear for this is unwarranted.

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Is he looking to see if I?m home? Is he looking for targets for theft? Is he looking before a home invasion?

No not unless he's an idiot. If someone is scoping your place out to invade or rob there much better ways to get info. They can see your wifi traffic. If you have a smart home they might be able to know when you're home and when you're out. If you're dumb enough to post Vacation pictures on Facebook or Twitter while you're actually on vacation, then you've pretty much rolled out the welcome mat to them.

Originally Posted by L-Pink

Is he recording my partially clothed young children or wife for some sick reason? Will the photos be on the internet?

Geeezuz Christ do you live in constant fear of everything?

IF there's a drone lurking around your house and IF it seems to be there when kids are playing and IF you discover that the person is a pedo then OF COURSE you call the cops. But until then, why not marvel at the technology, make friends with the pilot who is just down the street from you anyway, and share a beer with him as he lets you fly a drone for yourself? Come on man...

Originally Posted by L-Pink

There is zero need to photo/ take videos of others private property or persons without their consent unless you have ulterior motives.

In that case, every body who has ever taken any picture of any person with other people, homes, buildings or businesses in the background of any picture ever should be arrested.