Maybe this is slightly off topic some, but I think it fits. This reminds me of a fact that I see at most clubs and probably carries over to the greatest percentage of clubs and that is that most folks just don't like what is not within their realm of control. I am not a big warbird, heli, foamie, or electric guy. They bug me when they are out an often I find they don't have much respect for other flyers, yet this is entirely my perception of the matter and I think mostly because I don't care for that style of flying. Would it be the same with FPV/drone scenario?

We have a few now that are really getting into the FPV scene and this is mostly the heli guys. I think this thread is more about the airplane drones, but not entirely defined from what I can tell. We have one guy that is really into it and he does a fantastic job flying his quadcopters with all the camera equipment etc., and he produces some of the most fantastic videos I have ever seen.

I have learned to respect him and the heli guys, yet at times I simply don't enjoy flying my planes as much when these guys are in the air. I tend to not fly as much, or navigate to other flying fields that are more open to my type of flying. I need to be careful that my whole stand on the matter is not merely because I don't like something or it does not appeal to me.

I remember in hurricane Katrina how that remote control helicopters (drones if you wish) saved many lives by being able to navigate into places to determine if anyone was there and crewes could go in and attempt to get the people out. To me this sheds a justifiable light on drones and a respect from me.

As far as the privacy issue with drones, I do have a serious problem if it comes to the point that I can no longer defend my right to privacy in this country. If me or my close family desire to be at the bedside of a loved one when they are passing and that be private isn't that my families choice?

I certainly do not want some drone off in the distance with cameras zooming in on me. Some things are simply held in honor and private to me. Maybe I am wrong about it, however it is my opinion. You can only go so far as to how you look at me in my private life. Besides why would "big brother" waste such time on simple folks like some of us are? [X(]