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That's the problem with jerks. The other problem with jerks is that they don't follow any rules anyway while the good guys get to deal with the added bureaucrat

by yason 8y ago

That's the problem with jerks. The other problem with jerks is that they don't follow any rules anyway while the good guys get to deal with the added bureaucratic overhead. How do the rules prevent a jerk from buying a drone (with cash, to remove even the faintest connection to himself) and go fly it near the local approach to film landing planes from air? There's no way to trace it back to you even if the authorities found the serial number from the wreckage.

vkou 8y ago
Laws don't prevent me from murdering my neighbour. But they do give the authorities a hammer that they can use, should I choose to.
- leetcrew 8y ago
  yes, but people who violate section 336 were already subject to fines up to $250k and possible jail time. they don't need a bigger hammer to threaten hobbyists with.
- yason 8y ago
  A lone drone pilot from the bush can easily avoid that hammer with trivial precautions.