Re:New U.S. FAA rule requires drone owners to register by Fe...
by Buttons840 on Monday December 14, 2015 @04:46PM
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> "If I'm allowed to buy/build this, and I can't see any glaring safety issues, there must not be any."
That actually seems like a reasonable thought, despite the logical fallacy that "if I can't see any problem, there must not be a problem".
Unfortunately, another line of reasoning may soon be common, "X seems safe, but I better double check with the government to ensure I wont face several hundred thousand dollars in fines and years in prison if I do this."
I have flown kites higher than I ever would a model drone, and they are heavier and take up more space because of the string. Of course, I was a child at the time; kites are primarily a cheap children's toy. Even so, better watch out for those several hundred thousand dollar fines. Even if its safe and reasonable, better just double check.
That actually seems like a reasonable thought, despite the logical fallacy that "if I can't see any problem, there must not be a problem".
Unfortunately, another line of reasoning may soon be common, "X seems safe, but I better double check with the government to ensure I wont face several hundred thousand dollars in fines and years in prison if I do this."
I have flown kites higher than I ever would a model drone, and they are heavier and take up more space because of the string. Of course, I was a child at the time; kites are primarily a cheap children's toy. Even so, better watch out for those several hundred thousand dollar fines. Even if its safe and reasonable, better just double check.