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I gathered that the point of the question is whether one would be able to distinguish between a power company drone and some random person flying in their back
by TaylorAlexander 5y ago
I gathered that the point of the question is whether one would be able to distinguish between a power company drone and some random person flying in their back yard.
- walrus01 5y agoSome companies do use things like a mavic 2 pro for inspections, which consumers also purchase, there are no specific marking requirements (other than strobe if authorized for night operations) that a part 107 operated UAS would have that would be visible from the ground compared to the same hardware operated by a hobbyist. If it's large and expensive the likelihood that it's some random person decreases, it's easy for a UAS with a thermal camera to be $8,000+.
- _jal 5y ago> If it's large and expensive the likelihood that it's some random person decreases We have identification requirements for other types of planes that cost significantly more. On the other hand, I've seen utility-branded work clothing at Goodwill.
- HappyDreamer 5y ago> If it's large and expensive the likelihood that it's some random person decreases, it's easy for a UAS with a thermal camera to be $8,000+. Or it's a fake thermal camera for $8 -- just some plastics but nothing inside. How is anyone a bit away going to know? Threat modeling wise, these things could be bad & dangerous in one, two, three, four, more, different ways
- walrus01 5y agoI'd be vastly more concerned about the number of people dying from getting shot or in traffic accidents/drunk driving every year in the USA than people weaponizing hobbyist level drones. > Threat modeling wise, these things could be bad & dangerous in one, two, three, four, more, different ways you could say that about a Toyota Camry
- Breza 5y agoI don't think anybody is going to break into my house because they surveilled the place with a drone. I do worry about feeling less secure on my property because someone keeps watching me in the backyard with a drone and I have no way of finding out who it is. There are plenty of fantastic things that drones can do, I just want greater accountability in knowing who is doing what. There's a reason trucks from Rando Contractor LLC carry a giant "VERIZON CONTRACTOR" sign on the side.
- Mountain_Skies 5y agoYou can be concerned about gingivitis even though heart disease continues to exist.
- moioci 5y agoEspecially because of heart disease: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/gum-disease-and-the-connection-to-heart-disease https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/gum-d...
- teeray 5y agoYou won’t be able to do this, even once Remote ID is in effect. Only the FAA and law enforcement will be able to.
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- dymk 5y agoHow would you distinguish a rando with a clipboard and high-viz vest from a city worker with a clipboard and a high-viz vest?
- macksd 5y agoThe city worker carries credentials and is usually driving a marked government vehicle. Neither one gets to be in my backyard without talking to me first.
- dymk 5y agoDo you have power poles literally in your backyard, on an easement or something?
- quinnjh 5y agoAre you suggesting a drone inspecting power poles would be unable to see over a fence?
- dymk 5y agoAre you suggesting a person on a power pole is unable to see over a fence?
- macksd 5y agoYeah but you're replying in a thread below where I already answered your question about how these concerns get addressed with a person.
- patmorgan23 5y agoYes the done inspecting the 20ft power pole can see over the 6 ft fence.
- thedanbob 5y agoIt's pretty common. My first house was connected to a pole in my neighbor's backyard, and my current house has one in the front yard.