Confronted by a CLUELESS Security Guard who threatened to TAKE our drone!

[@scottykardos]

You were a little short with her and she handled it well. As you know not all security people are informed of the real deal. Right there with ya it's super frustrating.

[@highrider9168]

It's not his job to do her research for her to do her job. She needs to take her job seriously. He has every right to be short or long. It's not illegal and rude is subjective.

[@scottykardos]

Oh yea I agree with you 100%. Rude was no where in my comment he handled it way better than I would have. It's just the incompetence lately in people just doing thier job is mind boggling ....and it was obvious she was incompetent .

[@scottykardos]

And be educated or let go in my opinion!

[@NekoWinters]

Lawl it's her literal job, maybe she needs to not make up bullshit on the spot to feel powerful because she can't cut it in a real security job

[@Docfly62]

Seems to me from exchange she was sent by her superiors to confront him. She totally retreated when she Ken pushed back. In long run she didn't care. She did what her supervisor asked her and left. I'm sure she was like "this is above my pay grade"

[@ChrisHumphrey1957]

Although she was incorrect, she showed you more respect than you showed her.

[@xConundrumx]

Utterly irrelevant, just like that security guard.

[@DekonR]

@@xConundrumx "Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge."

[@MrCPPG]

Did you ever think of having the drone carry a grappling device lik you had but attached to a long string. The drone attaches the hook to the dron and lets go of the string where someone on the ground grabs the string and yanks the other drone off the roof?

[@Dennyh025]

This is a really good idea. I hope he sees your comment and tries to do that

[@jeffellis6544]

It’s a great idea. If you don’t mind destroying the drone, you’re trying to recover as it falls to the ground…

[@MrCPPG]

@@jeffellis6544 Not if they catch it.

[@DroneBum]

Better to have a busted drone than no drone at all 🤷‍♂️😁

[@DMC888]

A very small/strong neodymium magnet fitted to the back of the drone might help with recovery. As long as it didn’t interfere with the motors or electronics.

[@OpenCarryUSMC]

She was about as non confrontational as she could get and was trying to help. The regret stated at the restaurant was spot on. Should have looked for the guard to appologize

[@GlennsHardWired]

I work for the city of Nashville and have seen many tickets given to drone flyers in our parks ...including the one you were in . "Metro Parks is not able to permit the use of drones in parks outside of designated flying areas for any purpose, including photography or filming. Metro Ordinances require that no person shall voluntarily bring, land or cause to descent or alight within or upon any park, any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus for aviation (which includes drones). Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge. A permit is necessary to fly drones in these designated areas. Ref Code of Ordinances Sec 13.24.400

[@KenHeron]

The reason why they're not able to permit is because they are not the FAA. Thank you very much for watching. If you need more information: [e-mail]

[@DekonR]

@@KenHeron The FAA isn't the only one who can tell you where you're allowed to fly your drone. Go try it in a National Park and get fined hard. Just because this is a less city park doesn't mean they can't have the same rules. From the FAA: "Be aware that even if you have an airspace authorization to fly in the airspace over this area, you do not have authorization to take off or land from the property designated as a local No Drone Zone." From Nashville: "Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge."

[@jasonbrindamour903]

There had BETTER be a part 2...LOL, you can't leave us hanging like that!

[@jarrodforet3557]

They always leave the viewers hanging to think did they ever get it done or wat let's go get it.haha no drone some one got it

[@bullzye101]

yeah i hope there a part 2 come on ... big thumbs up tho

[@G00053-FPV]

Guys , I'm with you . I'd like to be able to fly my drone alot more places than I'm "allowed" to . And it looks like you guys are still trying to stay within the law . But I think you guys are kidding yourselves if you think you're being at all responsible by colliding that drone into the building and then flying the damaged drone over cars and people . I know that gargoyle is made of concrete or something similar but depending on the condition of that concrete you could still do damage or knock off a loose piece. I'm in construction. And I cringe when I see people do shit like this .

[@ginoGameplay]

Even knowing you were right, you can listen and respect the other people too, i fly my drone alot but if someone doesnt want me to fly i dont

[@GlennsHardWired]

Ken was actually wrong. Metro Parks is not able to permit the use of drones in parks outside of designated flying areas for any purpose, including photography or filming. Metro Ordinances require that no person shall voluntarily bring, land or cause to descent or alight within or upon any park, any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus for aviation (which includes drones). Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge. A permit is necessary to fly drones in these designated areas. Ref Code of Ordinances Sec 13.24.400"

[@blkft]

Yep, we have to be good Ambassadors to the hobby. Confrontational behavior like that sets precedent for others.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

We have no cell service in between the mountains where I live. After a big storm I sent my iPhone 11 up to where there was service under my phantom. Held it there for long enough to send and receive messages.

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

I have nowhere near the experience of Ken flying my drone. I do hold my Part 107. I have found in my few interactions with those that know nothing that they prefer to stay that away. As calmly as I can I try to educate them that, despite their passion, they don't own the airspace over their house, a park, etc., but they don't care. They heard on the Internet that people are spying on houses to rob them or find kids to stare at, and that's it. They don't want to know more. They are convinced they have caught a criminal and they enjoy their ignorance. So disappointing.

[@mitchm5049]

as former security with all due respect please take it easy on them, remember they are PAID SECURITY, they’re not the police, they’re just doing what they’re told and often don’t know the full extent of the law.

[@Mk4Thumper]

A lot of places have a "no drone" policy. Doesn't make it legal or enforceable, but they will still ask you to leave every time. So when the lowest paid rep from the company comes out to deliver the message, it doesn't mean she is clueless or needs to educate herself. She was doing what she was paid to do, deliver a message. Then ya'll shot the messenger. I hope you all go back and get the Solo 3DR down, looks pretty cool.

[@mycroft16]

The law in UT about flying over property has an extremely vague and badly defined clause in it that businesses try to use all the time to say "you can't fly over us." One in particular is extremely aggressive about it as well, and it's a very popular one to get footage of. It's such a vague provision that it's literally unenforceable but they all scream about it and call the cops who don't have a clue what to do with it really.

[@mattwaine296]

I see why you felt a bit bad with the security guard meeting, she was being polite and friendly enough..

[@clocksurfer]

In addition to FAR, Illinois has had a specific statute since 2018 - no jurisdiction below State level can make any rules/regulations about unmanned air traffic (because they can't anyway). Just the same, YEARS later, lots of local park districts (etc.) still "prohibit" unmanned aircraft from flying above their facilities. 🙄

[@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71]

I don’t blame people for not being informed….some folks don’t even know about these flying birds……they don’t know what they don’t know……so I give them some free information and it works out 100% of the time. Great video guys❤

[@kishascape]

Typical “muh drone” fad consoomer losers like you and your bootlick fetish.

[@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71]

@@kishascape mad huh? Lol

[@IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71]

@@kishascape I actually like trains I’ll sub to your channel.

[@lylehaylett3153]

Sorry, but "Paula Blart" was more correct than you think. While the city can't regulate flying over something like a park (the FAA owns that) they can, and do regulate and can enforce where you takeoff and land. Nashville Metro Code: 13.24.400 - Aviation. "No person shall voluntarily bring, land or cause to descend or alight within or upon any park, any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus for aviation. "Voluntarily," in this connection shall mean anything other than a forced landing. Any landing other than one caused by mechanical or structural failure of the aircraft or any of its parts shall be deemed to have been made voluntarily, and this shall include landings caused by error or oversight, negligence or failure to comply with FAA regulations or rulings. This section is to be construed in pari materia with Section 13.24.240 of this code. This section shall not apply to parachuting activities in conjunction with the Tennessee Women's Suffrage Centennial Celebration in Centennial Park."

[@calandroaudio]

He is correct

[@scottthroop6208]

The drone on the roof is a 3D Robotics Solo with Master Airscrew props, a Gopro Hero 4, and a very hard to find 3DR gimbal. Worth retrieving. These drones have a huge following still and the replacement parts pool is shrinking rapidly. These were $2k drones, pre DJI Phantom era, heavily touted as the first "smart drone". They were way ahead of their time. Used 3DR Solos can be found for $300 without the gimbal all day long, but fetch a premium with the gimbal and Hero 4 Black, the only camera that works with it plug and play for full function. New Solos can only be acquired through the 3DR $20K enterprise package, last I heard. Mine weighs in at almost 4 lbs all up with gear and flies great. Fast, nimble, and built rock solid. Still my favorite drone to fly on jobs with my Typhoon H a close 2nd.

[@maddercat]

I have a drop mechanism for my mini 2. It can lift half a pound, I tested it, and if it gets stuck I can trigger the drop mechanism, that might have been better for you. They also make them for larger dji drones. They're pretty cool, and super cheap, they're just a servo with a receiver and a slide arm.

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

Really wow i never seen that before. where you get it from and whats it called? ive seen homemade stuff with servos on rc places so im assuming your using a seperate tx & rx? Do you have the folding landing gear on yours or no? My drone is super low to the ground and it cant really even land in grass without it chopping up the grass lol.. But thats cool, i wonder if they have that for the dji mini 3 pro.. That thing can stay up in some serious wind that would give my bigger drones a hard time, its incredible. I wonder how much weight it could pull, probably not much but the motors and esc seem strong. Ive heard great things about the mini 2 and i want to pick one up to have with the mini 3 or maybe ill go for a bigger dji drone like the air2/2s. But the Avata is really tempting to me plus then i could use the goggles and controller for a FPV drone..that i dont have yet lol.. FPV is also cool on a rc plane i like flying it from like the cockpit area where i have the camera mounted and it almost feels like a crappy graphics simulator with the analog fpv lol but it works and its pretty damn cheap.

[@gregorydahl]

@@mxracingunlimitedltd7784 Remote drone cargo dropper . $30 i think it was . The drop a grappling hook or wire net on a fishing line leading down to a guy on the ground to do the actual muscle power needed idea . Point the camera down .

[@gregorydahl]

Amazom $ 29.99" top race remote cargo dropper for drone ." Or object dropper .

[@rockman49er]

They have a bunch of different kinds on thingyverse to 3d print I've made a few of them and they work great

[@skidrose6067]

An incident occurred on September 3, 2023 and the PA State police now have my Air 2S. I was filming a hyper lapse video of the sunset when I received a critical battery error (my own stupidity) and the drone made an emergency landing about 400 meters from home. I could see that it had landed on a neighbors property and waited until the next morning to go there and ask permission to search. When I did they told me that they had found it and called the police who came and took the drone. I was happy to hear that it was found and figured that all I needed to do was call, explain what happened, and go retrieve it from them. I made that call on September 4 and was told that the officer involved would have to call me back. I waited a few days without hearing a word then he finally contacted me. He informed me that I wouldn't be getting the drone back soon if at all because there had been other complaints, about drone flyers in my neighborhood. I explained that I could easily prove that there was no malicious intent on my part by showing him the flight logs. I also told him that everything I filmed would be on the memory card in the drone and, if he removed the battery, he would find a sticker with my name, address and phone number on it. He didn't want to hear that though and was very arrogant and downright rude when he told me that he was gathering everyone in the area who had complained and they were taking me to court. When I inquired about a timeline he said that he couldn't even start the 'investigation' until he gets off of 3rd shift. Its been a month and he still has not started the investigation. Since then I've done some research and found that civil forfeiture laws exist that allow them to keep property indefinitely even if there are never any charges or arrests made.

[@davehudson5589]

only comment i have on this is that your name and phone number must be prominently displayed on the drone per the FAA. Under the battery is not compliant

[@ghettogardens1]

Even those, who think that they know the rules, don't know that the rules are unconstitutional! Flyin free baby!

[@AfterJuneFilm]

If you go to the Nashville City Park site, it states that you can not launch or land drones in the majority of the parks in Nashville. It's a city ordinance folks.....

[@KenHeron]

Wishful thinking.

[@AfterJuneFilm]

@@KenHeron Wishful thinking on who's part ? Have you read the Parks ordinance ? If you have a license to fly, you should be checking. Or, just be the guy that eventually gets in trouble which makes the rest of us look bad.....

[@austinavery6292]

Well see the thing is ordinances are not laws and therefore not enforceable, any open airspace is controlled by the FAA and that is the sole party who can decide airspace’s.

[@TwoPaw-Shapurr]

Cities dont regulate air space 👀 If they don't want drones flown in certain areas..... They can submit it to the FAA for approval. Drone flight is not regulated by cities..... It's regulated by the federal aviation authority "folks"

[@bubbagump138]

@@austinavery6292 You might want to look into a refund on that law degree. City ordinances ARE laws and are enforceable by city employees who are given the authority for specific sections or by city law enforcement officers.

[@spyder000069]

Might want to approach dealing with security and others with a little more pleasant attitude. Statements like: "we don't have to listen to you." "Bring them on." "You can tell your people." could probably be changed from confrontational to informational. You are representing the hobby and she was pretty nice about things and just trying to do her job.

[@GlennsHardWired]

Metro Parks is not able to permit the use of drones in parks outside of designated flying areas for any purpose, including photography or filming. Metro Ordinances require that no person shall voluntarily bring, land or cause to descent or alight within or upon any park, any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus for aviation (which includes drones). Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge. A permit is necessary to fly drones in these designated areas. Ref Code of Ordinances Sec 13.24.400"

[@trey5153]

You sound like a snowflake..power hungry security people have feelings too!

[@HalfWarrior]

His reply was perfectly reasonable. They were not hurting anyone. And no one has ‘authority’ legitimately.

[@cinemoriahFPV]

I disagree. Tyrants should be called out every opportunity we get.

[@530deputydawg]

This guy's an a hole

[@capgunslim1894]

I'm sure there will be a part 2. Ken felt bad for being short with that security guard. Everyone knows Ken is a good dude, so I'm sure he's going to have a talk with her. Afterall, she doesn't know anything about drones, and I'm sure was told by someone above her, who is also not informed. She was just doing her job. Ken knows it.

[@niijipilot]

The security guard was right.

[@jeffs7915]

He's a "good dude" I think your standards are low.

[@davehudson5589]

i am always overly courteous with security… though the majority of us are civil you don’t know the amount of BS and disrespect these folks deal with on a daily basis

[@lemon-xi5kz]

I love that at 3:02 there's a squirrel i think hopping in the background. Anyways nice vid Ken

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud!

[@johnmaher5887]

The FAA regulates the airspace above public parks (as well as private property) but the park itself can still have regulations that prohibit taking off and landing drones from within the park.

[@davidveatch5145]

That 3DR is a heavy drone. Thats the first drone I ever had.

[@MeTubeERG]

Why not just find the lady and say sorry for being curt. That's not like you, Ken.

[@derelictfpv]

Damn. I kinda felt bad for her the way you shut her down so fast. 🤣 She did seem like a nice lady. This is the problem with society these days...well informed old white men! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hughesevents]

In fairness Ken, I think most of us would have reacted the same way. It’s such a pain when you get your license and still have people tell you that you are not allowed play with your drone. Great flying as usual.. and superb recovery!

[@game2572]

I wouldn't because she came nice and respectful and Ken was being a asshole

[@hughesevents]

@@game2572 She approached already voicing her objections. Had she come up and politely asked what you were doing? You would politely answer. I have had the same, And it’s very bloody annoying !

[@calandroaudio]

By default, drone flight is allowed in public parks and state parks. However, each park district has the authority to create orders that prohibit or regulate drone flight in their respective parks. This can take the form of absolute restriction, designated hours for drone flight, or a requirement for drone pilots to secure a permit prior to flying their drones.

[@Couldntellya]

You could put the hook on a release and on a longer string. Hook it with the drone , release the hook, pull the string from the ground . Could have a trash bag a few feet up the string from the hook to act as a parachute.

[@bigbellyflyer]

Ahh , please thank the security officer, she was pretty cool. Oh and please make another video trying to recover that drone so I get some closure.

[@tjcuneo]

Nice save. Yes, you would have been better off educating the security guard.

[@TheDro]

Ive used my phantom 3 4K to rescue a couple and I feel the adrenaline from here!

[@drone-aura7607]

Correct me if I’m wrong but there is perhaps an ounce of truth of what she said. I say this because I flew the Parthenon about 3 weeks ago and then I read later that they no longer allow drones in metro(Nashville) parks. I think it’s some goofy shit but I think that became something last year. I mean, I know that they can’t confiscate anything from you and the officers aren’t even aware of of this law. I flew right in front of one. Lol. But , in the future, especially with remote id, there might be a fine involved. You seem real knowledgeable so share what you know so that I can stay in compliance. P.s- she really didn’t seem to be angry or an antagonist at all. She just seemed to be doing what she was asked

[@KenHeron]

Unless "they" are the FAA, it matters not.

[@GlennsHardWired]

@@KenHeron Metro Parks is not able to permit the use of drones in parks outside of designated flying areas for any purpose, including photography or filming. Metro Ordinances require that no person shall voluntarily bring, land or cause to descent or alight within or upon any park, any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus for aviation (which includes drones). Drone flight is not allowed in Nashville Metro Parks except in three designated areas: Warner Park, Peeler Park, and Cane Ridge. A permit is necessary to fly drones in these designated areas. Ref Code of Ordinances Sec 13.24.400"

[@MrProPics]

“Oh boy, here we go” at the beginning bruh I wish I had that level of confidence!!

[@jeffosborne1147]

Be nice. We have enough people with bad attitudes. Like your videos though. Keep up the great work.

[@seandifronzo8139]

grow a pair.

[@TentoesMe]

So you put in your log book, "Replaced props due to gargoyle encounter"?

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Loved it ken. Bro that was a close call. I almost had a heart attack 😮

[@MaxRedstone]

I'm in California, the FAA has stated that State Parks have the authority to prohibit takeoffs, landing, and operation of drones (but not flyovers).

[@johannnorris6350]

Gotta get yourself an DJI S1000 that’s what Ifly good machine 😂😂

[@TheAnimeist]

Word is that the security guard is still waiting on an apology.

[@jeffellis6544]

What about a two drone rig? Two phantom, four pros with a string between them and the grappling hook section hangs from the middle of that string and you could have the two phantoms spread out for enough to be safe from each other. He would just have to have two pilots coordinating there drag and lift moves together. That way you’d have a double the lift. A master pilot like you can I want to be able to handle it… I’m thinking if you had them with say a 3 foot or 4 foot string between them with the grappling hook, hanging from the center, put both phantoms in tripod mode as soon as you’re up in the air, and very slowly maneuver it into place and drag and lift… I know I’m making it sound much simpler than it is but I could picture it. I think it could work.

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Twice the power of having two phantom 4s. A strong string and a nice grappling hook. But I didn’t thing about the tripod mode. Thank u. Ken, how about it? I’ll volunteer to come down from Indiana with my phantom 4. Btw, I wonder if the “Master Airscrew” props would make any different in lifting power 🤔….? I also liked someone else’s idea on the Inspire 2.

[@mikerooneym6266]

I like seeing these drone rescue missions. You need different gizmos to retrieve these drones.

[@nightfpv4652]

Send a (fpv) drone close to the one you are rescuing and drop a hook attached to a long rope and then drag it down. That could work. I have actually done this with an fpv drone stuck in a tree. I have a small strong magnet attached under my drone. A big hex nut tied to the end of the rope that the magnet can hold on to, when I am at the correct place to drop my hook I just pull the rope and the magnet lets go.

[@Joe_Fotoleo]

I love going back and watching this old stuff

[@ValleyFPV]

You are Soooo lucky that you didn't leave your P4P up there as well. I once designed a similar grapple..but added a velcro type break away device..just in case the object was too heavy to lift.

[@who2999]

A few years back I was taking video of a historic sight for a local park department and my Mavic 2 got stuck in a tree. I devised a very similar grappling hook solution with a stick and a roll of poop bags I found on premesis then sent my Air 2 up to retrieve the Mavic 2 pro. I hooked it perfectly, pulled the drone slightly upward and then... my air 2's engines errored out and did an emergency shut off sending the air 2 toppling to the ground and leaving the M2P stuck in the tree. The next day my work hired a tree trimmer to go retrieve the M2P, apparently they didn't quite understand the assignment because we basically paid them $400 to gently retrieve the drone with their ladders and they literally showed up on site and threw a rock at it knocking the drone from the tree.

[@TomInGulfBreeze]

Need more lift! Time to break out the Inspire 2! Because why not try to save a $300 drone with a $5000 drone, right?

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Rescue Video. Thank You Ken, Barkley, and Keith.

[@zoranm6432]

You can’t beat the P4Pro. I agree Ken, it’s still my favourite as well.

[@TroySwezey]

So, is that a cop car at 5:40 that y'all are resting your stuff on? Too funny.

[@TonyMueller]

I'm jealous you could take off from the roof of the car. I get magnetic interference messages any time I'm within 10 feet of a vehicle. I don't know if it prevents me from taking off, but I don't.

[@fearlessleader1436]

Enjoyed that!!! Thanks Ken and Co. !!!

[@DDsAerialViews]

Hey look, I didn't cause a ruckus :). We didn't know it was a 3DR Solo when we planned this. Heck that one's been up three years and counting. What do you all think GoPro 3 or 4? What a great rescue attempt. Shame we didn't get it. Still fun though.

[@qrdnk]

It´s a GoPro HERO 4, still have mine in use. First, I thought it was a HERO3+ but nope... on a big screen, the four can be seen clearly at some frames

[@Bill14886]

Ken you need the release system . So you can drag and drop.

[@MatthewSkiba]

Hi Ken, after watching your video this is my response to the situation with the park security guard. Centennial Park does have rules on their website regarding the takeoff & landing of drones being not allowed, they cannot however tell you that you can’t fly over the park since it is a public park. While some people have their opinions on how you should have handled the situation, my guess like anyone else’s is that she was probably told by her boss to tell you about the rules and that you couldn’t fly. Being polite and informative are the way to go with these interactions as a lot of security guards & police are ignorant to the actual FAA regulations & rules where I do take opportunities to inform them and be respectful. If they call the police, let them because most of time police will not do much other than ease the tension with the situation. I would like to hear your opinion and knowledge on this matter as you stated that you have been “flying there for years”. All the best to you & God bless you.

[@TheEviling]

The fact that she didnt come back a second time must mean she got told otherwise the second time :)

[@ChrisGoforthChannel]

What if you put that make shift grappling hook on a fishing line. Then use one of those fishing line bait dropping thing on a drone. Drop the grappling thingy, then reel it in by hand.

[@traveltrailerlife]

Ken you are one lucky man.....I was yelling at the Video .....NO NO NO PULL UP PULL UP.....I almost had a heart attack. I also have a Phantom 4 Pro.

[@steveday2022]

I get your frustration Ken; I would be too but she was so nice and trying to what she thought was right.

[@IggyBiggy]

Like I said before. Legend.

[@grumpyvlogger]

Another Kentastic video. Your flying skills and some dang good luck saved the P4 😮. I love the outtakes. Thanks for sharing.

[@KestrelAerial]

Ken, that drone is a 3dr solo, it weighs 1.5 kilo without the camera and gimbal, and 1.8 with. Hence why you struggled to lift it.

[@KenHeron]

Yeah it's a brick.

[@evankulper]

You could try hooking a line that is connected the the ground to it and then pulling the line from the ground.

[@maximumdrone5334]

I really love your camaderie and it shows that age is not important when you're young at heart :)

[@kaddeewrong5176]

brilliant video as always, do you stilll have the inspire 2? that can lift about 2kg (4.7 pounds)

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

Today I flew my R/C plane in the morning at a park and I had no problems.I even use there electric power to charge my Lipos.Its 1 hour to charge 2 batteries and 2 five and a half minute flights and I'm done for the day and the week.

[@dashaunduffy5991]

Great work. You should have used the inspire 2 to do that job, don't you think? to guarantee that you'll get that drone off the roof. I know how you felt when your inspire 2 was given to you. same here. keep up the good work.

[@lairdbufflehead]

Seattle city parks do not allow drones to fly or specifically not to take off or land on park property. How can I be sure the location I want to fly from is approved? I know from the FAA pov I’m legal. It’s the local authorities I’m concerned about.

[@Mikeb8134]

Is there anywhere I can go and read about where I can fly and if somebody tells me random stuff like the security guard told you; how do I know I'm correct to fly there for sure?

[@mgflyer8066]

I can't believe that drone is 3LB I wonder how good it flew. Great Vid Ken..

[@Charliano700]

Always a tense situation when approached. You did well sir!

[@usadroneflyer]

Close, but KARMA won! Thanks for sharing!

[@ccorti]

I hear that Plano Texas has ordinances against flying drones in their parks. I don't know if those ordinances are enforced well, however.

[@60fish1]

Hey Bud , I’m new to the drone scene . Can you tell me the cheapest and best , gimble , gps , obstacle avoidance unit to get ?

[@TheJoeyboots]

Thanks!

[@KenHeron]

No problem!

[@gu9838]

actually some city parks do have rules about drones. if i was yall i would have just left peacefully instead of making it an issue then maybe came back later and talk to park management about it or something

[@skyspectre8954]

Methinks an Inspire 2 would be a worthwhile addition to your fleet. Probably could have yanked that thing off that roof without breaking a sweat. On the other hand, you probably wouldn't want to take that kind of risk with a $10k drone. Great video!!

[@antonyh37]

Any inspire should be able to retrieve that drone. Over 6 lbs of drone lifting power.

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

Hey Ken great video man! I think you handled that situation in the beginning very well. I'm sure as much as you fly you get approached often and I have seen you be so polite to people that are just nasty to your face. Just politely informed them and keep doing as you are! 👍👍 Btw Barkley seems like a really good guy to have around in a critical situation, lol very calm and informing you the whole time. Great PRM "pilot Resource Management"

[@thehouseholder5468]

We all love a self appointed hexpert 😂😂

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Kissed the Gargoyle and lived to brag about it.

[@lostcoastfpv3229]

Deliver hook connected to fishing pole and release, use fishing pole to pull in down

[@MrIanWebb]

I love your Crown Vic. I used to own one and I miss her everyday!

[@DSPStudio96]

Actually very disappointed in the way you handled that in the first minute when the lady walked up to you. You as a grown man acted childish and rude.

[@redbovine]

NC has laws regarding where they can be flown. Some parks you can some you can’t. Some of it it federal law some of it is state. What’s on the books in NC is basically you can fly over your own land no problem, you can’t fly and spy on your neighbors. There is a list of state and county parks you can’t fly but not really a list of where you can’t. Also drones can’t be used in taking game or assisting of taking game including using them to fish. To sum it up, NC is fairly restrictive.

[@jeffellis6544]

Nice try though. Would the Mavic 3 have more lift power? If it were just that drone alone, you probably would’ve had it. I suspect that external camera on top of the older drone what tip the weight over what the P4 P could do. You also had the additional weight of the section of fishing pole. I don’t know how much that was with the rope.

[@cmdrx5099]

I always balance my props. The drones fly better and quieter with balanced props.

[@slicknick8713]

Ken it was 3DR solo drone. They r a heavy weight drone. Still got mine

[@RonaldBrown59]

That 3DR Solo was probably heavier than your Phantom 4, nice try though, you almost got it to the edge of the roof. Glad you were able to recover and not loose you P4 up there. And you even avoided another run in with the security guard. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@burtpanzer]

I like your car but police might not approve of how closely it resembles theirs. Crown Vic's also look cool in all black, dark blue or a really dark brown undercover style, along with your decal of course.

[@mikev2116]

For drone rescues try lowering a neodymium magnet and stick it to a motor. Not that it would have worked here, it's just safer for your wallet.

[@Anderso667]

Entertaining for sure 😲 enjoyed so much.

[@mikeyc8139]

"We'll wait for the people with the metal badges...". Thanks, Ken. Now I'm cleaning coffee off my keyboard! 🤣

[@KenHeron]

🤣👍

[@meathead2676]

Use a magnet on a string would probably be the easiest way wouldn't it....for the smaller drone up on the rooftop...

[@davidellis5135]

Ken your enthusiastic about your hobby , don't be too hard on yourself . Ime enthusiastic as well with all my hobbies . But yes we want to set a good example .

[@victorsantana162]

What about a fishing line reel attached to the P4 using same hook but instead of lifting the drone you slowly release the line toward you, pull it and catch the drone with a net. Nah, too crazy.

[@mannythehunter]

Wondering if maybe a fishing pole with a treble hook. Fly the hook up and drop then pull on the line with the pole.

[@Bobster986]

Hey Ken! Guess what? That wasn't a toy drone, its an old 3D Robotics, Solo with a optional 3x gimbal and GoPro Hero 3 Black. I think you should go back with the Inspirer 2 and grab it! 🙂

[@ScoutFPV]

LOL great job my friend!!