View Poll Results: Do you think drones should be allowed at the track?
Yes, with a good set of guidelines.
54
40.00%
No, I don't want them.
61
45.19%
I think it needs to be studied more.
20
14.81%
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Drones at PCA events - Poll
03-23-2016, 09:44 PM
#136
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I don't have a dog in this fight, and I get what you are saying but... Who wants to decide what aircraft is safe and qualify the operators? Are they qualified to make that call? Who wants to monitor drone pilots during the event to make sure they are operating safely at the specified times and distances? What's in it for the club leaders? A few videos? What's the risk and liability?
The people in the decision making positions in these clubs have enough to worry about without throwing drones into the mix. I imagine they are car enthusiasts and got involved because they love motorsport, not to make decisions about drones at the track. The benefit of cool video angles may not be worth the risks to them. Why deal with it if you can just say no? I think for most people it's not a hatred or fear of drones, it's just another potential headache to deal with when you are trying to run an event. A potential headache you can easily opt out of.
I think I'm a pretty good swimmer, but the people at the hotel won't let me use the pool after 9pm. I told them I use only wear the best swim trunks, I have taken swim lessons, they are welcome to test my swimming abilities, and I promised not to run by the pool. They still won't let me.... Again what's in it for them?
It seems to me that the most effective way to get some kind of drone initiative approved would be for drone enthusiasts to volunteer for leadership positions in the clubs and over time demonstrate how drones can be used safely and the benefits of having them around. Edit a bunch of cool videos and show them to the other club leaders. At the end of the day it's just people making a judgement call. Busy people who like cars and don't care about drones...
The people in the decision making positions in these clubs have enough to worry about without throwing drones into the mix. I imagine they are car enthusiasts and got involved because they love motorsport, not to make decisions about drones at the track. The benefit of cool video angles may not be worth the risks to them. Why deal with it if you can just say no? I think for most people it's not a hatred or fear of drones, it's just another potential headache to deal with when you are trying to run an event. A potential headache you can easily opt out of.
I think I'm a pretty good swimmer, but the people at the hotel won't let me use the pool after 9pm. I told them I use only wear the best swim trunks, I have taken swim lessons, they are welcome to test my swimming abilities, and I promised not to run by the pool. They still won't let me.... Again what's in it for them?
It seems to me that the most effective way to get some kind of drone initiative approved would be for drone enthusiasts to volunteer for leadership positions in the clubs and over time demonstrate how drones can be used safely and the benefits of having them around. Edit a bunch of cool videos and show them to the other club leaders. At the end of the day it's just people making a judgement call. Busy people who like cars and don't care about drones...
I see it like this:
Pro: Cool Videos
Con: Added risk and higher insurance premiums.
Are cool videos worth it? Not in my eyes.
03-23-2016, 09:51 PM
#137
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03-23-2016, 10:02 PM
#138
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I think if a professional was allowed to operate them then ok, but never over the track.
With the systems today you could put a geo boundary on the gps for the drone to ensure it would not fly over the track
With the systems today you could put a geo boundary on the gps for the drone to ensure it would not fly over the track
03-23-2016, 10:19 PM
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03-25-2016, 09:09 AM
#140
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Brian Henderson is a retired FAA controller (I meant baker). Figure it out....
On second thought, maybe have a combo event after racing. We could combine:
Beer drinking
Skeet Shooting
Drone Flying
On second thought, maybe have a combo event after racing. We could combine:
Beer drinking
Skeet Shooting
Drone Flying
Last edited by Chris P Lewis; 03-25-2016 at 02:50 PM.
03-25-2016, 11:12 AM
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The issues are safety and liability which we have debated. Talking about shooting down drones is just ignorant.
If you want to debate the issue keep it on point. That being said, the debate is over - it isn't going to happen.