[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

It would be equally disruptive. But with a camera it adds a new intrusive element to these things. Arista's already going to try to catch Chaos in the buff... where will it all end?

hhhmmm I'm kind of torn on the subject of drones with cameras, on the one hand, i reckon the vast majority of people aren't going to be using them to spy on people (like my step son likes to make his own minigliders and he often attaches his phone to it, to record the flights) so why should they be penalised because a small minority might? But on the otherhand if you were on the receiving end of a drone privacy invasion then then maybe my opinion would be different. But then again anyone with those intentions would probably just go about that privacy invasion in a different way if drones were illegal

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Read through the thread and watch the discussion evolve.

I'd rather just have the facts.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I'd rather just have the facts.

I have posted one link
more later

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by arista

A new Sign gone up fast


Drones have been banned from parks near Buckingham Palace and other senior Royals’ homes amid fears they could be used by spies or would-be terrorists.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz3TttLWlqw


My info came from Sundays BBC News London

It does say that drones without cameras can be flown up to 400ft of the owner, I would have thought that would be ok?
What about kites? WWMPD (what would mary poppins do)

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I'd rather just have the facts.

We're only on page 2 Kizzy, there isn't much to wade through.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

It does say that drones without cameras can be flown up to 400ft of the owner, I would have thought that would be ok?
What about kites? WWMPD (what would mary poppins do)

As I stated I got info direct from BBCNews London


Kites are OK
if its not sign posted not to
Mary Poppins Away

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

hhhmmm I'm kind of torn on the subject of drones with cameras, on the one hand, i reckon the vast majority of people aren't going to be using them to spy on people (like my step son likes to make his own minigliders and he often attaches his phone to it, to record the flights) so why should they be penalised because a small minority might? But on the otherhand if you were on the receiving end of a drone privacy invasion then then maybe my opinion would be different. But then again anyone with those intentions would probably just go about that privacy invasion in a different way if drones were illegal

The Paparazzi already use them. I think if someone flies one over your property you should be able to bring it down with as many shots as you can get off while it passes overhead.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Livia

We're only on page 2 Kizzy, there isn't much to wade through.

Never mind

It was on Many Debates on TV and Radio Today

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

The Paparazzi already use them. I think if someone flies one over your property you should be able to bring it down with as many shots as you can get off while it passes overhead.

Oh the paparazzi, yeah never thought about that actually and yes I agree

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Livia

We're only on page 2 Kizzy, there isn't much to wade through.

I meant as reported not as interpreted, but thanks.

[Kizzy]

Are the paparazzi using drones to spy on celebrities in parks?

[arista]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh the paparazzi, yeah never thought about that actually and yes I agree

I noticed one spiv
hidden behind a wall
so no one who noticed that 4kHDCamera Drone
Flying ,
knew it was the press.


Its not like the Press ones are Red and White painted Drones

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Are the paparazzi using drones to spy on celebrities in parks?

Depends which MP's are in the Bushes?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Are the paparazzi using drones to spy on celebrities in parks?

Why are you so upset that the topic on drones is widening a bit? It's not off topic, it's expanding on the topic.

[Northern Monkey]

Lol i did'nt know people owned them for private use.I thought it was just the NSA and MI5 that used them.

[arista]

Originally Posted by EyeballPaul

Lol i did'nt know people owned them for private use.I thought it was just the NSA and MI5 that used them.

Last Xmas
Maplins sold thousands of them

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by arista

Last Xmas
Maplins sold thousands of them

Haha!Now i'm off to buy one.Sounds like fun.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Why are you so upset that the topic on drones is widening a bit? It's not off topic, it's expanding on the topic.

I'm not upset and it's not widening.. it's just making things up, and has nothing to do with the reason for the ban.

[arista]

Crossed Wires

[Livia]

Originally Posted by arista

Crossed Wires

No... an evolving discussion.

[arista]

OK

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

No... an evolving discussion.

indeed.

[Kizzy]

Ok ok I like hypothetical situations too

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by arista

what like flying over chaos garden
while she is sun bathing

[user104658]

You could make this argument about a lot of things, though. If it's about privacy - do they have to ban telescopic camera lenses next? Someone with a good vantage point can take a picture of you without you knowing just as easily with one of those as they can with a drone.

Personally, I don't think the device themselves should be banned, only specific uses should be legislated against (such as spying). I've seen a few truly amazing shots of scenery and wildlife taken using drones, it would be a shame to make them completely illegal as they have plenty of Legitimate uses.

I can even think of household uses. Like if you think your roof may have been damaged in bad weather - fly your drone up to have a look rather than teetering around on a ladder. Tradespeople and construction workers could make use of them in similar ways, too.