<-------yeah just so you know, that licensing suggestion forced me off RCG way back in the day. FPV bullies that took offense, trolled my every post even if entirely unrelated. Hoping the same won't happen here.
You're not alone. I may or may not agree with opinions in a post, but open disrespect will ruin any fruitful discussion.
IMO, (speaking only as a member) this is a forum to share ideas, not nessisarily to come to a consensus -- there might be right and wrong, but we can disagree without winning and loosing. If someone moves from "That's a tereble Idea" to "you're a terrible person to think that way", you've crossed that respect line and I'd expect folks from both sides to cry foul. there's seldom this kind of disrespect here, and I'd hope we'd all stand up against it.
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Back OT, while I see others points about the public's (read: sheeple's) fear of words, If you don't push back, it will only get worse.
How do you push back?
Wear the name proudly, but be clear. yes, this is as dangerous as, say, driving in traffic -- and explain why.
One conversation I had, after I handed over a 2m power glider to the lady and she was shocked how light it was, then looked on quizzically -- "how could this light thing be dangerous?" then I pointed out the propeller, but told her of what I do to keep safe. Light goes on, and she's back to "I have a 7 year old grandson . . . " Once the danger is understood, it's back to "driving in traffic" safe, and "drones" don't carry "spy gear" or weapons.
As for cameras + FPV, always have gear to show off (assuming the person is reasonable enough to view the demo). if you're running a keychain cam, have a tablet nearby you can use to show off the video, else let them have a look into the goggles. point it to some medium-small text and ask them to read it . . .
What? Can't make it out? Now *HOW* am I going to spy into your windows 500' away, when they're not much more than a speck on the screen?
These folks are afraid of the wrong things. if you can engage them in dialog, and show them what's dangerous and what's not, fair chance you'll end up with a ally rather than a foe.