Public Shaming Drone Flying POS

[Flatbrimmer]

Only if you miss the first time and they realize what is happening lol.

I pointed my pistol at one at the fishing access once and that sucker jetted so flippin fast…

 

[bigsky2]

Regarding drones for scouting wildlife, I don't see it being very different than trail cameras. I'm pretty conflicted about trail cameras, but many hunters love them.

I'd like to see some tighter restrictions on trail cameras also (no cell cameras, no cameras at all during hunting season), but you can't even compare them to drones. Drones can cover a ton of ground. Put a thermal camera on a drone and you take cheating to the next level.

 

[antlerradar]

You guys were able to find the 1 deer left in that drainage? Impressive technology. Just wait until the Washington guys get their hands on that

There was more than one, but I must say the number was disappointing

 

[whatnot]

I believe if the dude or his friend were Wyoming residents then it's all good. Everyone knows how much the dangerous critters enjoy non Wyoming drones

 

[Gr8bawana]

Ethics - Doing the right thing even when nobody's watching and you probably won't get caught.

 

[JM77]

This is on par with turning a hunter in for no orange.

 

[grizzly63]

This is on par with turning a hunter in for no orange.

No

 

[WesternWyoming]

View attachment 335692This guy launched, flew, and landed his drone (visible on the blanket in the foreground) from a point 5 miles inside the Bridger Wilderness. When I approached him, he and his lady friend were acting almighty nervous, but when I confronted him, he said "I didn't see a sign." I sent the pics to the USFS. If anyone knows this guy, I would like to give his name to the USFS LEO who replied to me.

Edited to clarify that the drone was within the Wilderness the entire time of the incident.

Good for you! No drones in wilderness. Just no. And he knew it.

 

[The Hedgehog]

This whole thread makes me want to go blast some STOP signs.

 

[lynlan1819]

Last year while out hunting the guy camped next too us was using his drone too ( scout for deer ) the day before and during the hunting season,we were checked by a game warden opening day,and he did nothing about it.

 

[Pucky Freak]

This thread, if the topic was trespassing on private land:

“Trespassing is a legal gray area.”
“The government should issue limited trespassing permits.”
“Trespassing is nothing compared to horses being on private land.”
“It’s not trespassing if you maintain a line of sight to fence you crossed to enter the private property.”
“People who report trespassers are Karens.”
“Come on, I know trespassing is frowned upon, but is it actually illegal?”
“Taking photo evidence of a trespasser is going too far.”
“What is the actual harm of trespassing anyways? There are so many worse things going on on private land.”
“Trespassing is a ‘mind your own business’ kind of thing.”
“The government requests that people do not trespass.”
“That guy was ignorant of trespassing laws. Give him a break.”
“I’m not personally going to trespass, but it’s about the lowest level of impact possible. Just saying.”
“Trespassing is really no different than someone with permission walking the property.”
“People reporting trespassers should expect violent retaliation.”
“Trespassing is on the same level as not signaling your turn.”

 

[Pucky Freak]

Is this guy actually trespassing? No. He is not. Trespassing laws say nothing about the airspace above private property. The real crime here is the ugly shoes this guy has on.

 

[Mtn Dawg]

So there’s the rules that say you can’t, therefore you can’t…but putting that aside, what is the actual harm of people flying drones in a wilderness area?

I’m thinking as a hypothetical situation where the pilot didn’t lose or leave their drone, merely flew it around then left and the only offense was flying the drone.

It doesn’t really matter, as we’re not the policy creators, but it just seems like a “mind your own business” kind of thing to me.

Because one of the primary intents of the wilderness act and the creation of wilderness was to provide tracts of land untrammeled by man. So a guy could go there and not be assaulted by the human world. It’s a place of peace and a way to experience nature on its own terms free from human influence. At a minimum, it’s reasonable to include sound pollution from drones in the definition of “mechanized”.

 

[Straight Arrow]

At a minimum, it’s reasonable to include sound pollution from drones in the definition of “mechanized”.

Moreover, they are motorized.

 

[peterk1234]

Drones are one of those things in life that is just annoying as #%$&. I think it is intrusive on privacy. And yes, I know the same can be said for trail cameras. I kind of feel the same way about them, but drones are a whole other level.

Let me ask this question (sorry if someone already did). Are you okay with a perfect stranger flying one over and hovering in your backyard? I'm not. And I kind of feel the same way every time one flies over me anywhere.

My wife and I were camping in national forest last year. One was buzzing over us. Had it been low enough, I would have shot it out of the sky. If I could have figured out where it came from I would have gone there and beaten the guy senseless. Sorry, that stuff should be limited to use on your private property or for commercial purposes with appropriate approval.

 

[cgasner1]

Drones are one of those things in life that is just annoying as #%$&. I think it is intrusive on privacy. And yes, I know the same can be said for trail cameras. I kind of feel the same way about them, but drones are a whole other level.

Let me ask this question (sorry if someone already did). Are you okay with a perfect stranger flying one over and hovering in your backyard? I'm not. And I kind of feel the same way every time one flies over me anywhere.

My wife and I were camping in national forest last year. One was buzzing over us. Had it been low enough, I would have shot it out of the sky. If I could have figured out where it came from I would have gone there and beaten the guy senseless. Sorry, that stuff should be limited to use on your private property or for commercial purposes with appropriate approval.

Huh want did that chunk of national forest cost you?

 

[MTGomer]

it turns out they are specifically targeting mtn biker violations in wilderness areas this year. Should be fun.

That’s what I like to hear.

 

[BQ12]

View attachment 335692This guy launched, flew, and landed his drone (visible on the blanket in the foreground) from a point 5 miles inside the Bridger Wilderness. When I approached him, he and his lady friend were acting almighty nervous, but when I confronted him, he said "I didn't see a sign." I sent the pics to the USFS. If anyone knows this guy, I would like to give his name to the USFS LEO who replied to me.

Edited to clarify that the drone was within the Wilderness the entire time of the incident.

Nice pic!

 

[perma]

Nice pic!

What is your favorite part about the pic?

 

[Creedance91]

I guess I would confront the person, but probably stop short of sending it on to LEO. If it was a persistent issue, I might start ratting on people.