Southern Maryland has to be one of the worst places in the country to own a drone. I live under multiple air restrictions. Since it appears that drones are prohibited from state parks and public land use and management areas, I am facing a several hour drive to another state to find a place to fly.
Its been 7 weeks since I've flown. I managed 4 simple flights when it was new....before I got wind of this air restriction mess. Now that I know better, I can't find anywhere to fly. The few square feet of unrestricted air space even remotely close to me is over private property.
I have been seriously contemplating going "rogue" with the drone. By this I mean, launching from the bed of my pickup along side of a public road and flying over private land (in unrestricted air space of course). I'm talking about meadows, forests, marshes, etc, (not houses, neighborhoods or buildings etc). I'm not sure of the ethics involved with this. If the drone goes down, I'll have to trespass to get it back. Other than that, no one would know I was there. Being a state employee, I really don't want to push my luck on state property.
What do you guys think?
Normally I would not think about doing this, but, desperation is clouding my mind. I have a three week long trip to Chincoteague Bay coming in 2 weeks and I have never even tried a smart shot yet!! My big trip starts in Oct, and I was hoping to have some experience under my belt first.
Its been 7 weeks since I've flown. I managed 4 simple flights when it was new....before I got wind of this air restriction mess. Now that I know better, I can't find anywhere to fly. The few square feet of unrestricted air space even remotely close to me is over private property.
I have been seriously contemplating going "rogue" with the drone. By this I mean, launching from the bed of my pickup along side of a public road and flying over private land (in unrestricted air space of course). I'm talking about meadows, forests, marshes, etc, (not houses, neighborhoods or buildings etc). I'm not sure of the ethics involved with this. If the drone goes down, I'll have to trespass to get it back. Other than that, no one would know I was there. Being a state employee, I really don't want to push my luck on state property.
What do you guys think?
Normally I would not think about doing this, but, desperation is clouding my mind. I have a three week long trip to Chincoteague Bay coming in 2 weeks and I have never even tried a smart shot yet!! My big trip starts in Oct, and I was hoping to have some experience under my belt first.