FAA is going to shoot down drones flying at SuperBowl

[Balu]

Wait? What?

From: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/faa-no-drone-zone-super-bowl-2016/

The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a tough stance on drones at the Super Bowl this year: bring them, and we’ll shoot them down. The “no-drone-zone” spans much further than just the stadium itself too, extending out 36 miles from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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The FAA also warns that drones could be subject to “deadly force” if it is considered a threat – although they did not specify how and by whom the restrictions would be enforced.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Right, like they're going to use a fire arm in one of the most gun-phobic states in a stadium filled with 50,000+ people.

No drone zones...

I can only imagine what George Carlin would have to say about this.

 

[makattack]

Perhaps they'll use the eagles that the Dutch are training? Or maybe those RF jammers or drones with nets? If they use RF jammers, imagine the outcry when people can't tweet, instagram, facebook post their game experience...

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

So RF would be out, which leaves the net drones. Are they going to fix a "drone" flying over the stadium by flying another drone over the stadium?

 

[PHugger]

It's not just in the stadium - it extend out 36miles.
This covers an area of over 1400 square miles or over 900,000 acres.
Ouch my brain hurts - math is hard......


Best regards,
PCH

 

[Ron B]

If they are going to shoot them down it should be with the rf jamming rifle
and if it is for 36 mi. then what is the next event that will have the 36 mi. restriction? ..... the small town usa home coming parade?
I can understand the concern in today's world but 36 mi. is a bit much ... maybe a 1 mi. limit. Who is it that is going to be attending to warrant the 36 mi. and is the limit going to be imposed on all of their travel like down a highway they are traveling on so you can't be flying as they might be on that route.

 

[RAM]

They just ordered everyone with a pacemaker to evacuate the area. They have until Sunday to comply.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

This sounds more like a challenge than a threat. I imagine there's got to be some "hacker" spirited drone pilots that would love to test out their systems in a real world environment like this.

 

[nerdnic]

The stadium is about 3 miles from my house. All the parks where we fly are all shut down too, and not just to RC hobbyist.

 

[cranialrectosis]

This sounds more like a challenge than a threat. I imagine there's got to be some "hacker" spirited drone pilots that would love to test out their systems in a real world environment like this.

Great idea for the next Rotor Riot episode!

 

[PsyBorg]

36 miles is extreme. Even for Military equipped entities. It sound like to me there must be a viable threat coming from somewhere for them to impose a limit like that.

Now on a funnier note. I think every person going to the super bowl should bring one of the nano quads and swarm the place as they are not regulated just to show them how stupid this whole regulation thing really is.

 

[JohnRambozo]

36 miles is extreme. Even for Military equipped entities. It sound like to me there must be a viable threat coming from somewhere for them to impose a limit like that.

Now on a funnier note. I think every person going to the super bowl should bring one of the nano quads and swarm the place as they are not regulated just to show them how stupid this whole regulation thing really is.

With the popularity of public shootings, bombings like the Boston Marathon bombing and our ever growing list of enemies, this is probably the sign of things to come for any major public gathering.

 

[PHugger]

They also want your Estes Rockets and any Nuclear or Biologic Weapons as well as any Conventional Explosives that you might want to play with during the Superbowl.....
https://pjmedia.com/homeland-securi...sive-detection-teams-on-alert-for-super-bowl/




Best regards,
PCH

 

[RAM]

I hope they don't shoot down the football by mistake.

 

[jamboree1]

The stadium is about 3 miles from my house. All the parks where we fly are all shut down too, and not just to RC hobbyist.

Nic, so do it anyways, if you aren't watching the game. If you get busted just think about the end story what you could do to bring a better understanding to the masses about this ludicrous regulation. Remember, education before regulation.

 

[PHugger]

Good News they reduced the no-fly zone from a 36 mile radius to only 32 miles.
This is only 3200 square miles or around 2 million acres. I'm glad they came to their senses!



Here are the fines -
$1,000 fine if you’re flying alone or $27,500 if you’re flying for a business



Best regards,
PCH