{"id":24303,"date":"2018-08-26T01:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/darkerview.com\/wordpress\/?p=24303"},"modified":"2018-08-05T19:10:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T05:10:35","slug":"reactions-to-the-drone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darkerview.com\/wordpress\/?p=24303","title":{"rendered":"Reactions to the Drone"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you take a drone out of the case and begin preparations for flight in a public place it is inevitable that you attract a little attention.<\/p>\n

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Flying the Mavic with a small audience<\/figcaption><\/figure>The worry? Will that attention be negative?<\/p>\n

The news has been filled with negative reactions to drones. To be expected of course, drones are a new technology bound to attract attention, and the media tend to write about something only when it goes bad. If it bleeds, it leads reporting.<\/p>\n

The result has been quite a few reports of negative reaction in public to a drone. Reports of spying or snooping into private property have become common. There has certainly been some hysteria surrounding drones, some justified, quite a bit completely unjustified.<\/p>\n

The worst fears? Earlier this month it appears someone attempted to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro<\/a> using an explosive laden drone. The incident only goes to incite more distrust of the technology.<\/p>\n

Polls of public attitude towards drones<\/a> are mixed. About half believe they should be banned from flying near homes, and most think they should not be allowed to fly near events or rallies.<\/p>\n

It is interesting that attitudes towards drones are strongly age based, with older folks far more skeptical of the technology than younger. A large proportion of younger respondents noted they would be indifferent or interested in the drone, only a small minority thought they would be scared or angry.<\/p>\n

So how does this work in practice? I find a nice comfortable rock to sit on above the beach. Open up the drone and prepare it for flight. There are any number of folks nearby using this popular county park<\/a>… What happens?<\/p>\n

Folks come over to take a look, usually the kids first, parents following.<\/p>\n

To date I have not met with any notable negative attention. Quite the opposite, I have had a number of positive experiences. I have met folks, had nice conversations, and generally enjoyed flying and showing others what the drone can do.<\/p>\n

The reactions may be something about my appearance and demeanor. I have found that folks generally see me as friendly. Kids in particular approach me without caution. A couple times now I found myself surrounded by kids eager to see the drone, peering over my shoulder at the screen as I fly.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if this trend continues. Judging by other drone operator experiences I should expect to be confronted at some point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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