[NSRCA-discussion] FAA Registration begins December 21

[Keith Hoard]

So it’s basically the Lifeguard dilemma.  Do I try to save the drowning man, or just throw him a floaty ring and swim away?  

 

I believe that AMA tried to do the right thing with both Park Flyers and now Drones, but unfortunately we’re going to get drug to the bottom of the lake.

 

-Keith Hoard

-klhoard at outlook.com

 

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Gayer via NSRCA-discussion
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This is exactly the same issue the we as modelers have had with park flyers. They didn't join AMA, didn't get help from clubs or hobby shops, flew where they pleased, ran into things and did a lot crashing. 
However, the potential for damage was an order of magnitude less without the capabilities and technology built into the "drones". Also, the general public was not up in arms about peeking in bedroom windows, the government about drones in airport approach paths, crashes in stadiums, flying up into controlled airspace, etc.
You could say that the AMA didn't examine the history of the park flyers prior to promoting drones and should have but hindsight is always easier. Also the AMA has a history of trying to throw a tent over everything to do with modeling which I think most would consider a good idea.

Where were all the objections when the drone craze started? I think we all considered it to be "not my problem". Now that it is our problem, "somebody shoulda done something".

The question we should be asking and answering is: Where do we want go from here and how do we get there?

John

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