Drone on and on and on!!
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Can you be careful please in posting, my OH has staples holding him together at the moment, but can't help doubling up in laughter at some of the stuff on this thread................
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With you name you are target no1 takethedogalong😂
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I hope you are not cynophobic Phil!
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Although Steve's post may have been made a little 'tongue in cheek, it is unlikely that the CAMC would have any jurisdiction on what flies above their sites. However, if the person controlling the device were within the boundary of the site then they would have the right to tell that person to stop. Sadly, it may have very little effect, because if they moved a couple of yards outside the boundary of the site, they would be within their rights, once more.
David
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Most certainly not, vast majority of dogs love me as I usually have pockets full of dog biscuits😂
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Is that Drones Solo?, the ones I’ve seen/heard are way up in the sky, they sound like Bees to me, momentarily louder when landing👍🏻
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As a keen photographer and caravan owner I recently purchased a small drone, registered it with the government and sat an kn line test in order to use it safely. I also pay the government £9 pa for the privilege.
Just to add my opinion. My drone weighs less than 250grammes allowing it to be used over residential and industrial areas but must be 50metres away from people below. Obviously that is not always possible on take off ir landing. Flying over a crowd however where people may not be able to avoid an aircraft which may be in trouble is not permitted. Only light aircraft, helicopters, civil airliners and military aircraft are allowed to do that but must be above 500ft. I know which one I would like to be under in the event of an accident.
Since learning to fly my drone I have been able to capture some wonderful images of scenery, historic buildings and landscapes. What better than to have a 4vk video of a caravan site for people to see how beautiful the site and surrounding area are. Almost every TV programme you aee on television today uses a drone to show the splendour of our planet in a way only ever been done by more expensive and usually prohibitive methods.
I am a drone convert and would thoroughly approve of the use of drones, which by the way are never airborne for more than 39 minutes maximum, and when used to photograph a campsite would need to be at an altitude of 120metres, or 500ft in order to get a good view, just where noisy light aircraft can also fly and making much more noise.
Drone images on our beloved website would only serve to enhance the experience of us looking at new sites. We invariably rely on members to post images anyway that are such a big help. Why not drone footage.
I would like to propose that members who have drones and are registered with the govt are,, by application to the club given permission and be allowed to do take video and images of club sits.
NB. In order to take a successful representation of anywhere, be it a building site or a caravan site, you need to be flying somewhere adjacent to the are and not over it, which actually means anyone can do it unhindered. It would however for a caravan owner on site to be able to take off and land next to his caravan.
P.s. my Petanque skills make me a more dangerous player of Bowles than being a drone pilot.
Best Wishes to all.
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I would like to propose that members who have drones and are registered with the govt are,, by application to the club given permission and be allowed to do take video and images of club sits.
Sorry, I'm going to propose that I don't want the buzzing noise of your drone over me, or wish to star in your video.......
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Sorry no not my thing don’t want to be filmed whilst relaxing inside or outside my caravan thanks no matter how good you are at flying, it is a nuisance.
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Taking the previous comments I do not believe for one moment that people are being buzzed or privacy invaded. If so then let's ban dogs that bark and pee everywhere, lawn mowers that make an awful noise for hours on end, hedge trimmers, people in caravans near you that can see everything you do, Google earth, the internet, children who laugh, balls that make dents in your caravan, next doors dog kennel who hit my caravan when it got swept up by the wind and left a dent in my caravan, bbq's that burn fossil fuel and stink of meat being cooked, I could go on and on... So let's ban the lot, and just be bloody sensible about this.
I've just taken a great photo of York Caravan Club site from 120metres up with York Minster Cathedral and the city in the background. No snooping, no buzzing, and it only took 10 minutes there and back. WOW!
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I have a hatred of drones. I know they have their uses e.g. licensed photography, search and rescue etc.
i contacted the club a couple of years ago and was told that they are banned on club sites except for specific purposes agreed by Head Office e.g. photography.
Under that rule that says about not causing disturbance to other members etc. So not mentioned specifically but it is covered in that category.
Can never find the rules on the Club website, which seems odd. However they are in the handbook which is in the caravan at storage so can’t find the rule number at the mo!
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Like all this sort of thing it is not the registered or responsible that will be the problem. So a registered drone user flies said drone, an irresponsible drone owner uses their drone in an irresponsible way. Are site users expected to enquire from wardens who is registered, who is not. It's a bit like e-scooters - not allowed on public roads (unless trial) but they are every where. It would be another job for the wardens??
I dont know what the answer is - I can see how useful they are and have seen some splendid photography from them. I dont really have an issue with them per se, just irresponsible use by those who dont register, dont follow the rules.
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Further to my post just above, I found the rules and it is covered by Site Rule 3a.
So if you see anyone using a drone on a site, and it doesn’t appear to be authorised by the club for photography (the site manager would know), it is not allowed.
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For detail see SITE RULES
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Evening
So, laws, licensing and all that aside, drones are not allowed to be used on or more importantly above club sites. It might be lovely to have a nice video from above for the places you've stayed etc but the biggest complaint on our sites is the nuisance factor. Comparing drones with noisy mowers, dogs barking, children having fun etc etc is just laughable and in my opinion incomparable.
JK
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Like those early arrivals, they just do as they please, don’t bother seeking permission, break the rules and cause issues for many of the rest of us by their actions. I’m afraid such poor behaviour is even witnessed and condoned by those that really should know better. They just don’t care.
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What is defined as private property I wonder? Is it any property not owned by the individual? Just asking as the only place one may be able to fly is in one’s own back yard! Not sure but worth asking these questions as it does seem an interesting hobby. Is it only aerial photography or videoing that’s the issue or just flying? Are the issues really just about being polite and respectful to others and asking for permission?
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Often found in HR departments 
