DONT DO THIS IN TURKEY 🇹🇷AMERICAN Scariest Travel Day

[@SteerFocus]

The military personnel was very gentle to you actually. If you fly over a compound in US, you can be shot or teased by a gun.

[@wrtyiw1508]

Hahaha u r right! 🤣

[@powasjington4262]

I noticed that when the Turkish police talk to me they seemed just like any other Turk only they were working as police. American police seem like Robo-Cops or Terminators or something.

[@enesbinay8277]

@Po Wasjington dude, how do you know that? 😅

[@CrimsonLair]

Yeah in the US the cops first shoot you and then put a handcuffs on you

[@Pegasusizmir]

I agree. If you do same thing in Usa, they don’t release you before at least couple days. You can’t take the picture or video of any military places in any country.

[@mehmetoguzturan]

This is one of the most touristic areas in Turkey and there have been some terrorist attacks in previous years. Therefore, you cannot fly drones in these areas without permission for everyone's safety.

[@DivertLiving]

Yea i know! But the cops said i could hahaha

[@mehmetoguzturan]

Probably, they didn't understand because most of them don't know English. I think they pretended to understand and just said something :)

[@mcdsvrn2561]

@@mehmetoguzturan that is true but these are police and should be aware everything and they should not allowed to anyone. Turkish people don't know abroad, if they know, they will be more careful.

[@mehmetoguzturan]

@@mcdsvrn2561 Ridiculous. Nowhere in the world you can fly drones without permission in tourist areas. Even if a police officer on duty says you can do it, you can't if you simply use your mind. I know abroad too, don't worry. Nobody has to know English, if you don't want to have problems in the country you visit, just research well before dish on someone.

[@mcdsvrn2561]

@@mehmetoguzturan channel owner shared view of Istanbul, in any conditions should allowed to anyone without permission, and permission should be recorded not in a word between two lips by police officers or anyone. I can see your knowledge about abroad by your comments. Actually, this shows us in Turkey something is easy, in UK or USA or any other European country will not allow this. Even I couldn't take a picture in a museum... Turkey still have democracy more than lots of European countries... Who is in charge with security duty in Turkey (military or police), should be more clever and be aware, I see that with this video there is a big gab for malicious people.

[@justinianthegreat154]

I‘m Albanian. I have been more than 9 times in Istanbul and believe me , there‘s nothing better than this country and its people. I have visited more than 61 countries in the world but no one can be compared with Turkey (surely in my opinion). Greetings and be safe! ✌🏻❤️

[@russiansoldier7938]

Albania greeting from Azerbaijan. 🇦🇱🇹🇷🇦🇿 💪🏻💪🏻🦅🐺

[@netdude1984]

The only problem is they hide their women in a basement and go crazy cockblocking if you try to approach a Turkish woman. A pretty crappy society.

[@justinianthegreat154]

@@russiansoldier7938 Greetings mate 👍🏻✌🏻❤️

[@linart25]

​@@netdude1984 You have no clue about Turkish society do you? Here's a lesson: The vast majority, though not all, of Turkish people live by Muslim traditional moral principles and standards that have been there since time immemorial and they are part of the social code of interaction there. And they take that very seriously. This is a country that offers great historical and magical touristic sites, amazing food, hospitality, and splendid natural wonders, NOT flings. So next time if you have philandering in mind you go to Thailand or Russia, or Eastern Europe. Research before you visit a place...don't be an illiterate clown and embarrass yourself like this.

[@mervekabul9992]

@@netdude1984 yes sure that's why your women come to turkey to be treated better, to have a better relationship and healthy family. otherwise you sell your women for money... :))

[@frlatlamba7583]

there is nothing to be scared of. The cops are just doing their job. For everyone's safety.

[@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg]

Some of your cops are very racist and aggressive for no reason

[@mustafaakkoclar1272]

@@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg yes its true. because police became army of erdoğan, if you are opponent they blacklist you and you cant became police even thought take very high points in exams

[@sanane66543]

@@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg lol americans yea turkish? hell na

[@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg]

@@sanane66543 I personally experienced it man

[@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg]

@@mustafaakkoclar1272 Yeah i heard about that

[@SpectruMetaL]

Dude, its so okey 😊 As a Turk, I have recorded many times military areas, accidently. We cant see soldiers but they always see us. Its just about security for terrorist attacks. They take you, check your records and if you have any record that showing military base, they will just delete that ones and release you with no problem. In thriller music scene, soldier was talking about wheater, it was funny 😁 they also used to these situations. Please dont offend 😊 have fun.

[@DivertLiving]

I had no idea hahaha

😂😂😂 bende çok güldüm oraya

[@mervekabul9992]

Man, you left your career in military. So you know what it would be likee if this was in the US. They just needed to have a record of this situation that's why they invited you to the office. And if you understood Turkish, you would know that the policeman was actually speaking kindly.

[@DivertLiving]

It was still real scary for me

[@batwoman958]

Drone uçurmak yasak mi ya ben mi bilmiyorum acaba

[@CanBonamaVEVO]

@kuvikina cringe

[@nu6867]

@@DivertLiving it was really scary for you cause u like being over dramatic even on normal things obviously 😂or maybe u r just a coward then i cant blame you for it 😅

[@oalan]

@@batwoman958 yasak tabi özellikle turistlik yerlerde havadaki dronu etkisiz hale getirmek için özel ekipman taşıyan polisler var.

[@hayatnrenkleri6421]

Try that recording with a drone above and around Pentagon, then make a new video "Do NOT DO this in USA" :)

[@DivertLiving]

ON my way there now, be right back

[@hayatnrenkleri6421]

@@DivertLiving waauuww... looking forward to see that :)

[@alicany10]

@@DivertLiving let us know when you get out of jail

[@hayatnrenkleri6421]

@@lzblmvm7113 BANA SORUYORSAN HAYIR... ERKEĞİM...

[@Tug.]

Do not do this in Ankara :)

[@ZihniYalcin]

You weren't flying over a military base!! You were flying over "Topkapi Palace". Palace where Powerful Ottoman Sultans ruled their vast empire for centuries. It is a museum now where the priceless Imperial Treasury and archives are kept (including 86 carat "Spoonmaker's Diamond"). But most importantly, it is home for probably the most important "Islamic Sacred Relics" in the entire world.... One of the most protected places in the world.

[@DivertLiving]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@costakikis8135]

POWERFUL OTTAMONS...YOU MEAN BARBARIANS WHO KILLED MILLIONS OF GREEKS AND THEN YOU TOOK AYIO SOPHIA...WHAT AN INSULT

[@ZihniYalcin]

"The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." As the great Greek historian Thucydides one said. Unfortunately, the world consists of winners and losers. Always has. We only have to go back couple of hundred years and the map of the world would be totally different. Man it up Costa and instead, let’s try all and make the world a better place to live. By the way.....the Death tall at the fall of Constantinople , 4000 Greeks and more than 10000 Turks.

[@sirhayes6643]

@@costakikis8135 Cry us a river.

[@Χριστόςανέστη-δ1π]

@@costakikis8135 Ottoman Empire had many Greek grandviziers/viziers, How many black vice presidents have US had in it's history?

[@pnarkaray5200]

As a Turkish even i had an experience very similar to you. I was studying architecture and needed to take pictures of Taksim Square to draw sketches on it, 2 mins later cops came and deleted all the pictures from my phone, checked my id card and took a picture of it and warned me gently. I understand them very well and i support what they do. It's all for our safe...

[@NirvanaChell]

Son silinenlerden kurtarabilirsin🙃

[@alenelevin1757]

It's a different culture than America.

[@invoker7826]

@@alenelevin1757 It has to do with public security

[@muhammeterden5142]

@@alenelevin1757 this has nothing to do with culture istanbul is a crowded city and there were terrorist attacks in istanbul in the previous times, that's why it's being watched carefully and trying to ensure security.

[@fratnehir3958]

E nasil çalışacak mimarlar oyle saçmalık mi olur? Biz unideyken (eskiden) dersin adi örgütsel davranış. Ders notlarini buluyorlar polisler. Kiz hocasiyla görüştürüyor polisleri de kurtuluyor 😂

[@abdullahalsakka]

Man the thriller music while the policemen were just discussing the weather is really funny 😂 but nice video it feels like Season 2 of a series I really like just came out ❤️

[@DivertLiving]

Well i didnt know it was the weather they were talking about hahaha

[@nicolefigueroa8973]

hahahahahahah omg this comment

[@billoothebond]

Hilarious 😆😆😆

[@mad-yordle]

Thriller music intensifies as two officers talk about the weather.

[@tunayapc2919]

Do not worry. Turkish policeman or soldier never harm anyone or won't steal your stuff :) Cheers from Antalya.

[@mustafaakkoclar1272]

why did you mention about" they dont harm anyone" ??? they are police officer, not gang.ofc they will not harm anyone obvioulsy inside of your consciousness you belive they are bad and harms people. its so sad

[@tunayapc2919]

@@mustafaakkoclar1272 While i was watching this video, i felt they were uncomfortable about the police. He recorded a video for his own safety, so I felt like he was nervous or scared of police/soldier. I don't think police are bad or harming people. Don't misjudge me without knowing anything about me.

[@oneinca]

Did you ever type "Turkish police" on youtube ?

[@TK-qv4xh]

@@oneinca Turkish police are A LOT kinder than Australian, French or American police. Believe me, I have experiences with all of them.

[@qolalite6001]

My father got arrested once just cuz he spoke kurdish😐Faşist TC

[@motorolaxoom269]

In Germany we got a fine just for fishing at a river without a license. You fly your huge drone in one of the most crowded cities of the world and you surprise when they caught you. You may be a spy (I believe probably you are), you may hurt someone with your drone and you want to have full freedom while you don't have in your homeland.

[@barsbayram3566]

%99.99 of Turks don't listen to this oriental background music.

[@theDoctorium]

No we listen to that music.its a lovely music.

[@daffalathifilham8028]

@@theDoctorium not really

[@lynndixon8481]

I lived in Izmir Turkey for over 2 years (U.S. Military)...my son was born in Adana. The Turkish people are great people...good that you had a Turkish person to help you out.

[@mertmitm]

I'm sorry but it's so cool that they can control drones like that 😂 I never knew that smth like that existed

[@SquirtleCODM]

Turkey is at the forfront of drone tech, so it only makes sense they also are decent with radars.

[@emre05x]

I'm glad nothing bad happened to you, but on the other side, I'm also glad that our security forces are doing their job. They are not to be joked with.

[@DivertLiving]

I see that! hahaha

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

You are turist in country that is not yours so you must inform yourself what are the rules, if you have American passport doesn't mean that rules don't valid for you, don't be classic Americano

[@DivertLiving]

The cops told me i could fly bud

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

@@DivertLiving you are nice guy that's why 😉🙃

[@kayacenk4164]

@@DivertLiving normaly you need permision for fly drone even Turkish people must to that if using big drone. there no problem with small drones.

[@waitaminute2015]

Some Americans don't think rules are for them. Amerikkka

[@highdut6717]

@@DivertLivingdon’t come back spy

[@selfproclaimeddead872]

The fact that Turkish polices try to do their job and want to make you not worried about it's nothing serious but a formality is so lovely ( I don't know how do we use formality in english but it's in turkish translated to " formalite " and " formalite" means it's nothing important but you must do it just for obey the laws . For an example ; You're in street and there's someone tried to talk with you and you did . Then he walked a little bit and stole a purse of old lady and disappeared . If the old lady inform police about she saw you and thief together , the police would come and ask you why you were talking with thief . You probably say : " I thought he is a fellow citizen , therefore I didn't suspect anything " . After that police would say : " Okay I gotcha , but you should come with me and we will make a document about that . So it's just for your comfort , because if we do , it will be proof that you're innocent " . Your situation was like that , they took you just because of they are into their job and make a document about you didn't know the rules and you were not a terrorist that tried to make an attack or observation . If you look closely , they were saying the turkish guy in the street that "it's not that big thing but he should come with us for formality. So please translate it " and turkish guy tried to tell that this . I don't think there's no another country that has helpful and emphatic polices as Turkey . Come on, if anybody don't know any european language and did it in Europe , the cop wouldn't try to find a guy that knows your language to communicate with you and make your relax . And if you do it in America, I think they would punch and injure you until they bring you to the police station .

[@garwhittaker3743]

Most European countries have a phone service in police stations that just phoned up and they translate everything for you UK ...But was nice of the bloke .

[@piyasayikoklayanadam]

A bomb exploded in the area where you were shooting in that area before. It is forbidden to fly drones in crowded and touristic areas for national security. The soldiers treated you very well. Turkish soldiers are very kind, smiling and the best soldiers in the world. It would be much worse if you were in another country. Turkish soldiers are very good. It should not see any danger in terms of security. Turkey is a beautiful country, we recommend it to everyone. Safety is important to all of us.

[@c-tap5356]

18:00 I agree, everybody’s talking about the New York’s pizza, but it’s nothing next to a crunchy charcoal burned 🔥 thin crusty Lahmacun. Delish!

[@DivertLiving]

So so so so good!

[@rcwb2662]

Some countries have tourist police that have foreign language interpreters who can intervene when there are misunderstandings like this and hopefully Turkey will one day offer the same courtesy. It's natural to be scared when you don't fluently speak the local language in a situation like you experienced but it's good that you kept calm knowing it was an innocent mistake. In the future, it would be wise to check with the government officials in the area you are visiting before flying your drone and get written permission that you can produce if requested by the authorities. Great video as always!

[@DivertLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@riddlediddleriddle]

They do have Tourist Police. I've seen them countless time in Taksim Square (where you could see a Military/Polica area across a McDonalds)

[@Gavinulucan]

They have tourist polices. This was military. They transfered him to police

[@hatrez907]

Very happy it wasn't a really bad experience. It's like a "Now we knoww" kinda experiece :D Hope you liked everything else though...

[@DivertLiving]

I loved it all!

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

After he asked about your hometown and weather, the guy translated what you said to others. He says to his chief: We thought we got it down, chief. But after we left, he got it to fly again. We searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Then you were taken by the police. Nothing to be scared of, Turkish police or soldiers are the kindest ones you could have ever seen in the world.

[@batwoman958]

For turks; Adamin dronenu havadan bloke etmişler sanirsam ki o yuzden kotu bir çekim yaşamış. Ve drone, askerlerin oldugu alana geldigi icin askerler de acaba bunlar ajan mi diye buyuk ihtimal cektigi şeye bakmak istediler. (Yanlis anladıysam duzeltirsiniz). Yani kisaca adamin korkmasi normal, bizimkilerin kontrol etmesi de normal :)

[@sailingyuvam]

İyide ne malum hakikaten ajan olmadığı :) Şu an İstanbul en fazla yabancı ajanın cirit attığı şehir. Her gezen ajanın alnında Ajan diye yazacak hali yok. Zaten bir Ajan için youtuber olmaktan daha iyi bir kılıf yok sanırım.

[@karasavan1188]

Sultanahmet bölgesi çok önemli bir bölge. Sen git ülkenin en önemli eserlerinin olduğu bölgede drone uçur, iznin var mı yok mu belli olmasın, sonra da laf söyle yok yasaldı da şeydi. Ayrıca o çevrede Beyazıt'ta 2016 yılında bombalı saldırı olmuştu. Sonrasında meydan ve çevre baya bir koruma altına alındı. Böyle hassas bir bölgede yapması sonra da konuşması gerçekten tuhaf, ne bekliyorlardı acaba sanki uçurtma uçuruyorlar.

[@neige8408]

Olay şu ki; drone uçurduğu bölgede kutsal emanetler gibi önemli şeylerin bulunduğu Topkapı Sarayı'nın koruması askerlerin kontrolündeymiş ve o bölgede drone uçurmak yasakmış. Askerler bir teknolojiyle drone u bloke edip indirmiş sonra da polis ofisine götürmüşler. Bizimkiler görevlerini yapmışlar yani. Adam kötü bir şey söylemiyor, orada saray olduğunu bile bilmiyormuş. Yasallık konusunda da drone uçurmak yasal fakat askeri korunaklı alanda uçurmak yasal değilmiş, biz de bilmeden orada uçurmuşuz ve muhtemelen drone uçurmak için tüm şehrin en korunaklı alanını seçmişiz diyorlar. Askerler ağır silahlarla filan gelince korkmuşlar sadece. Korkmasında askerlerin İngilizce bilmemesi de etkili bence. Anlamıyor sonuçta ne konuştuklarını, dronunu geri alamayacağını falan sanmış. Dislike a abanmaya gerek yok.

[@batwoman958]

@@neige8408 benden daha iyi ozetlemissin tesekkurler 🌼💜

[@batwoman958]

@@karasavan1188 bilmiyor olabilir sonuçta turist ben bile bu video ile ogrendim bunu

[@sinancemgunuvar]

These guys are Jandarma units. However, they deal with similar things like police but, they are not. It used to be branch of military. ( You can think like Italian Carabinieri) The guy with two stars on his shoulders who is the superior of the all. He's a first lieutenant. When they were in room, they didnt talk about you at all, they were saying everywhere was covered by snow when he left his house where is "Kağıthane". As lots of terrorist organization using drones for terrorist attacks which came a big issue in Turkey aswell. If you would like to fly drones over places in Turkey there are some requirements like getting permissions and stuff. Note: I can assure you about Jandarma Forces, in turkey if you did nothing wrong you wont be harmed or ripped of as they are not corrupt at all. On the other hand if you do something wrong these are the guys very difficult to deal.

[@jon-ie4li]

Show Turkey some respect , this is their most respected site.

[@DivertLiving]

I did show respect when i asked the cops if i could fly and they said yes...... Did you not see that part hahaha

[@diazcastro7331]

@@DivertLiving don’t pay attention to those who try to hide every negative thing

[@mervekabul9992]

@@diazcastro7331 what's wrong with you guy? You spread your hate under comments. Calm down

[@diazcastro7331]

@@mervekabul9992 I am all over the net

[@kayacenk4164]

@@DivertLiving u should just show them you are youtuber person with your phone. then they will stop.

[@AKLISELiM]

it is nothing just littel excitement for the video. By the way where ever you go in the world dont forget you have restricted areas like that in some countries they will not be as gentle as Turkish authorities.

[@DivertLiving]

Thanks! The cops told me i could fly haha

[@woulinx]

Dude Arma 3 game developers charged with espionage in Greece for the same reason. And they released after 128 days and they give 5.000 € for each man total 10.000 €.

[@nifushu5758]

10:46 First of they talk about the weather and the distance from where they live, then commander asks from which police did they get permission? Did they see that cop's ID? We don't know if the person he's talking to is the police or not. then the other cop tells the drone. that's what we saw. we were looking for when the drone was landing. At that time, we could not determine the place that was flown again. We caught it on the second landing. the third cop says "and he got permission he says"

[@DivertLiving]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cleo_ra]

Just read your description box, and I find it so admirable that you followed your heart around the world… Love your channel, very inspirational 💫

[@miscellaneous_in]

I dont think it was a horrible experience for you instead a thrilling one, the kind of story you will tell your grandkids And I think the police was doing their job, the drone shots of snow clad Istanbul is amazing, it was brave of you, worth ir

[@DivertLiving]

It was worth it!

[@cautionKFY]

this is a security measure that can be experienced in every city...no need to enlarge and dramatize...keep kebab :)

[@DivertLiving]

Thanks bud!

[@DivertLiving]

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[@briantravelman]

Honestly, you probably had it coming, and I assure you, you aren't the first. Ever since those stupid things came out American people think they can just fly them everywhere without any consideration for the safety or convenience of others. These things should be illegal EVERYWHERE.

[@scottsimon1]

It was very nice of that local Turk to spend 2 hours of his time translating for you.

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

No he was a kidnapper obviously XD

[@highlands2hammocks]

Been waiting for this perspective since Chris dropped his video haha! Awesome dude

[@DivertLiving]

HAhahah well what do you think!? it was an interesting day for sure

[@highlands2hammocks]

@@DivertLiving definitely a memory that’ll stick 😂

[@pedrofaba]

Glad that everything came out ok, stay safe.

[@DivertLiving]

Always!

[@olijefry8711]

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[@jack-uk5tc]

You should try " muhlama" That is crazy food and so good and delicious (One of the famous dishes of Trabzon, one of the most beatiful cities in Turkey)

[@4evertrue830]

Great to see another video man. You must be having a great time over there in Turkey, cause it seems you have been there for about two months now.

[@DivertLiving]

No i was there for 10 days haha, just filmed a lot

[@theorangeman5005]

@@DivertLiving where are you now

[@OsmanOsmanHan]

Millions of tourist every year, imagine all of them decided to let a drone fly around. Yea, right.

[@HappyLibra-xx3kv]

They were very kind to you if you ask me, I have had scarier encounters with police back home in the US being that I am an American, multiracial and a Muslim who wears hijab, I have faced more in my life than this. I live in Turkey now and I believe is just police guys doing their job nothing scary. They are just doing what they are supposed to do, just keeping people safe. Flying a drone in a random place would freak out anyone, including me.

[@sefapepe2073]

drones are mostly prohibited everywhere around the world where there is a no fly zone. in the us ud be sent to jail or in north korea, iran, singapore, china basically somewhere more strict ud be shot. ure lucky, you experienced this in turkey.

[@ArdaEgeTurkeli]

In Turkey if you have drone which is more than 500 grams you have to register it to Civil Aviation Department's system and after that you could easily reach the map that shows the non-permission and permission required areas (Historic Istanbul is almost needs permission) so if you want to take shots in these places you have to apply to Civil Aviation Department's e-mail address to get perm. These places not required perm cuz of military, cuz of terrorism activities we don't want our people or tourist get injured or get killed. Lastly you have one other option, you can go to American Embassy or Istanbul's Governor Building to get permission. By the way the guy who disabled the drone isn't military person he is connect to Interior Affairs that means police force. Actually, all the guys you saw connected to Interior Affairs. I hope you enjoyed your visit. Stay Safe!

[@anwalat]

I tried to apply from the link but it requires Turkey ID. Seems like the registration is only for Turkey’s citizen. How to apply for expat/tourist/visitors?

[@ArdaEgeTurkeli]

@@anwalat From Civil Aviation Department's main page you have to go "forms" then FR-03 for application form. Then you shall apply officially to Turkish DGCA with that form.

[@cevdetzurtoglu]

Better to delete the footage of soldiers or at least blur their faces. I am glad you got your drone back .

[@DivertLiving]

hahahha thank you!

[@everydayrubbish8962]

They wouldn't take your drone, you were in safe hands, sometimes language differences makes things scary

[@muratsaglam8054]

if you are filming and recording somebody secretly, without consent it is against constitution. Broadcasting is worse.

[@followthesun2115]

Love your description of the day as "moody." The drone footage was phenomenal!

[@maivesiyah2287]

When you scared you are funny as hell bro,i laughed a lot don't mad at me ahaha

[@MasterOfWarLordOfPeace]

The thing on that pide isnt equivalent of pepperoni, that is sucuk (sujuk) and it is the equivalent of chorizo. If you want actual pepperoni you must ask for pepperoni, if you want pork products you must specify that too or you will get beef or turkey meat substitutes. We like pastırma (a.k.a. bastırma, means squeeze-dried meat in Turkish) and Macar Salamı (Hungarian salami) here. Macar (Magyar) is the actual name of the Hungarians btw, we call them Macar because we are related.

[@Userext47]

Those drone footages were amazing, especially the one of bridge. I'm glad you got out safely. I can understand it's a scary experience to deal with a foreign country's military or police that don't speak the same language. For the record, talking about the weather is one of the ice breakers in Turkey along with where someone is from all the way down to the district if the person(asking) knows enough about it. Also it was the best decision for you to have recorded their discussion, so don't feel bad about that. In Turkey, a drone under 500grams doesn't require a permit to be flown. It's still not allowed to be near airports and military locations. Up to 4kg drones don't require permit in open fields (think of hiking locations and farmlands). Over 500g drones require registeration to SHGM. Police doesn't really bat an eye about small drones. Military is a bit more strict however as you can understand. From espionage to terrorism, there are lots of un-ethical uses for civillian drones that militaries worldwide dislike. I've seen your other videos on Turkey aswell. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

complete misinformation here. Drone under 500grams do not need a registration, but still are not allowed to fly ANYWHERE. Drones up to 4kg do require permit in open fields. This is an Istanbul based film producer and a SHGM licenced drone operator here. facts.

[@RasmusBakKristensen]

I'm not here to talk about what happened in the video - I've tried it myself (being detained), not fun! I'm here to thank you for your content - I'm starting out myself and you've given me quite a lot of motivation and inspiration. You've earned yourself a sub from me!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for d wonderful drone shots. I've never seen Istanbul in winter before this.

[@kayacenk4164]

4 year not been snow in istanbul only this year but few days after that again sunshine :D

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@kayacenk4164 Wonderful.

[@ertegin]

sick drone shots man i really enjoyed em

[@eu8715]

Hey. keep calm mate. Turkish police never ask for tribute, tips, money or anything of value. It is not like in Pakistan, India, China or Africa. They just checked for the safety of the society. Enjoy ur travel. Keep safety.

[@DivertLiving]

Just not a situation i wanted to be in haha

[@everydayrubbish8962]

@@DivertLiving it is just for your safety bud, if they don't check on people, imagine 3 million refugees everywhere, istanbul has all nations people

[@henaan4321]

What a video man so beautiful watching this in the summer feels something else

[@gullldubusra]

Don't worry it would be the same for turkish men :)

[@emreuz1582]

If they were planning to do anything, they wouldn't let you keep any recording device. You aren't cuffed, tasered or nobody put their knees on your neck and choke you. You aren't in US don't worry.

[@creepypastafangirl4821]

i love Türkey and Turkish Coffe.

[@hubb2816]

I think there was a military zone you broke it and this happened. Not everywhere but some high security place has a rules like this. Maybe policeman don't think you can get in military zone. In addition, you can trust all police and soldires in Turkey. They are most trustworthy people in Turkey, asspecialy when they are in job. You can follow them and know you are in safe. And also if you in any trouble, you should ask them to help.

[@ibrahimweaxy]

Yes exactly :)

[@constantinos6532]

I don't think so

[@hubb2816]

@@constantinos6532 if you are not terrorist so

[@constantinos6532]

Well, don't remember what happened in Turkey a time ago some of them are bad some of them are good don't say the police are nice to people and they are trustworthy people in Turkey. An till they beat you up coming from a poor country for a better life and you think that Turkey people are a whole different people no Iraq and turks are Muslims all of them don't think that turks don't have that DNA* brothers Nation fight Nation Religion fight religion same with us.

[@hubb2816]

@@constantinos6532 Bro you are Greek. You cannot make an unprejudiced comment about Turkey.

[@ozgurerdemir8128]

Türkiye'de, drone uçurmak için, "Sivil Havacılık Departmanına" kayıt yaptırıp,izin almak gerekiyor.Ayrıca kolluk kuvvetlerinden de izin almak gerekiyor.Her mekanda,mevkiide drone uçuramazsınız..!

[@danyalbinamr1821]

Herif askeri bölgeye girip dron ucurmus bu dünyanın nerdsinde olursa olsun yasak diye biliyorum sivil havacılık belgen olsa bild

[@vrwalkkorea]

Greetings from Korea. Thanks for wonderful video!😀😀😀

[@thranduil9761]

The soldier (Gendarmerie) there asked the person next to her to say, "This is a procedure. This is a no-fly zone. But we will solve this problem easily. No problem, don't worry." It is forbidden to fly such devices without permission in some touristic places, but you can fly them when you get permission.

[@nyonyopraia]

All type of meals probably would be tastier ever, after that kind of situation. Stay safe.

[@DivertLiving]

TRUEEEE

[@neige8408]

Very very beautiful footages and exciting experience 😛. Snowy Istanbul makes one a poet. (I think you look like FinnSnow btw :D)

[@DivertLiving]

Really! I havent heard that before!

[@canemre4725]

Why the drama? Have you tried to use your drone in Kremlin square? Are drones allowed in Manhattan streets?

[@DivertLiving]

Drama?

[@canemre4725]

@@DivertLiving you are an experienced traveller. it should be clear that you cannot fly a drone in a big city especially over the Holy Churches and Mosques. You should expect someone to come! They are doing their job and god you seem a bit afraid! I wish they knew English. In that case It could end up with a fun experience for you. Normally Turkish police are very kind, friendly and helpful to tourists

[@everydayrubbish8962]

@@canemre4725 but he asked to police?????? Police said yes

[@barsdogukankarakoyun8798]

So what happened was basically you were “detained” by Turkish Gendarmerie because you flew a drone over a prohibited area. The drone lost control because they used a drone-jammer (military uses that too) on it. Police officer who told you you can probably didn’t know about drones and no-fly zones very well and that’s his fault. Since there has been a lot of terrorist attacks in the past police and gendarmerie are very cautious at points of interest like Hagia Sophia.

[@bladdee_01]

The military staff were actually quite nice. They were talking about the weather(snow) and how they disabled your drone comms. It's normal procedure in mega cities like Istanbul especially the most attracted places. Plus, Turkey has suffered from a lot of terrorist attacks so you should be a bit understanding about the situation. If you read "The Drone Laws" in Turkey online before you fly your drone that would ease your pain :) Just forget it and have fun next time when you get back!

[@LuBiBochum]

Oh man....great that you got your drone back. My nightmare....a drone looks for a place to sit....alone ;-). Great video.

[@AZMINOR]

Every country’s has their own rules and regulations laws for protection from enemy

[@y.samurai2003]

I am a Canadian tourist in turkey and I was arrested because i did not have my passport on me when I was walking down the street to get breakfast so I called my friend and they bought the passport to the officer that arrested me and he said i won’t let him leave then my business partner had connections in turkey and he pulled some strings and the officer was forced by higher authority to let me out and I there was a french tourist he had his id only but it said everything about him unfortunately he was sent to jail so be carefully when you go to turkey

[@belgesel_kesit]

bro they are so many illegal immigrants. Turkish citizens also have to carry their id card with themselves. You can arrest if you don't

[@protestanone]

Big mistake. Let me give you an example to understand the Topkapi palace. The spoonmaker elöas, one of the largest diamonds in the world, is there. There are hundreds of gold and diamond inlaid watches worth tens of millions of dollars. Gift of Queen Victoria, Gift of Archduke of Austria, Gift of King of France... There are swords that are 2500 years old. And there is the golden throne. It is completely gold and decorated with diamonds and ruby all over. . And there are priceless Islamic sacred treasures. You know, things like the holy cross. And there are shields, daggers, swords, pure gold, decorated with hundreds of golden emeralds, rubies, diamonds. It's an incredible place. We're talking billions of dollars in treasure. It's a priceless place. It was a bit silly to fly a drone there 😂😂

[@creationsoffarzid1154]

Wow , so beautiful to see the scenery in snow and clouds give it a serene look.

[@thezombielamb]

I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@DivertLiving]

What did you think!

[@9okku]

Thats very unforunate but if you are curious of what they are talking, The guy on your left said "he landed (the drone) and we were searching for it, then he lifted again." and the guy in front of you said "yeah but he said he took it (I am assuming he meant the permission from the words)". I guess the problem was with the first police officer which you told you asked for permission. I am assuming either he didnt get it and said yes just to avoid you maybe because of the language barrier and being shy, or you didnt show him the compound region while taking the permission. Either way I am glad that it didnt get serious. Maybe another person can make sure to describe the fotage range very well and make sure that the officer speaks english very well. Also military compunds are not hidden so be aware with the footage is forbidden sign since there should be always a sign if it is forbidden.

[@afiqipad9791]

Hello bro, I have some questions for you... I've planned to bring my DJI Mini 2 drone to turkey this November, but it's really confusing when I read all those articles and websites regarding drone rules and regulations.... 1) If I want to bring my DJI Mini 2 which weight less than 500g, should I register to apply the technical confirmation from Turkish DCGA before entering the Turkish customs as stated in articles said "according to the Turkish DGCA website, if your drone weighs less than 500 grams, it is not required to be registered, and it is not subject to confiscation from customs officers on entry to the country. Basically, if you want to bring in a drone under 500 grams, you are free to do so with no hassles." 2) Do I need to register as a foreigner to get my drone fly permit? Because this article said that, " According to the Directorate of Civil Aviation in Turkey, anyone planning on bringing a drone to the country must make an application of technical conformity. So as to qualify for submission it must be in accordance with the SHT-IHA Instruction. As a foreigner seek prior approval otherwise the drone will be confiscated." I do hope u reply to this comment and very much appreciated the effort, thanks bro Nice video btw :)

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing your experience in Turkey.

[@ulas9343]

What did you expecting bro ? You flew a drone in historical area of İstanbul. Turkey has rules and laws they have to stopped you. Beside , they are not military personal , they are gendarme

[@cnpnrbs]

I didn't understand why you were scared. You were shooting in one of the most crowded places of the most crowded city of Europe + on top of a military base. They only questioned you and let you go. Not the best experience of course but just take it as an experience. I hope you enjoyed Turkey overall :)

[@memedbedirli6111]

Turkey actually has really strict drone laws.If your drone weights 500 Grams or more you have to get a permit from city officials to fly the drone over istanbul( which in some cases takes a week) If it's under 500 grams you can't get a permit cause it's considered a toy.But if you are just casually flying over an underpopulated area say a beach or somewhere police won't mind it.But a historic mosque which has been protected by special forces? You got some balls.A turkish citizen would probably pay a fee of 9000 liras(1000 dollar) if he/she did what you did.

[@mistalion1]

there is nothing abnormal, it is just the rule and just the precedure. Turkiash police is maybe the most gentle police. BTW thanks for this beautiful Istanbul views

[@DivertLiving]

Thank you for watching!

[@Chimmerian72]

When you enter Topkapi Palace from the main gate on the left side there is Hagia Eirini church. across the church, there is a road is going down to the palace. Down the hill, there are huge warehouses of the Turkish Military. That is why army officers warned you. I guess. That belongs to Turkish Defence ministry .

[@clementhaa]

bro its goverments police. theres literally nowhere safer than a police station lol as long as u done nothing wrong.

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

By the way I love the video. As you said you are extremely lucky to see Istanbul on that snowy day.

[@muhammedeminpeker7352]

If a Turk did this, he would be fined 140000 liras. about 900 dollars. I don't know how much better they could have treated you.

[@rockdustlightstar1930]

Hahahahaa is that a drone flying over Hagia Sofia? U know its 1484 years old, hahahahhaaa , u got balls bro :))))

[@ishtarious.]

edward nurton's doppelganger, love it

[@sonyamarmeladova8425]

The police officers' conversation is nothing to do with your situation :D that was the funniest part for us but the scariest part for you, anyway I hope you enjoyed your vacation in Turkey

[@Turk_Union]

In one of your early Turkey videos, I suggested you to spend some time, maybe six months in Turkey to find out how to dodge trouble in Turkey so you can enjoy being in Turkey better, to be honest I spent 39 years in Turkey and I would have probably gotten into the same situation as yourself, Sir, if I were to fly a drone near the palace, cause I don't know there is a no-drone zone over there. I wish you hadn't had that misunderstanding between you and the police officer about whether you can fly a drone over that specific area. That would have been a lot easier for you guys and the police. Move on !!!

[@DivertLiving]

hahahaha right

[@nazlozgunkaykc8565]

I think they were too patient. Thanks to our law enforcement officers. ❤️ Everything they do is for our safety.

[@ecole1988]

FYI for others thinking about flying drones in Turkey, it is not perfectly legal, and the laws seem hazy. I came to Turkey just after you did and the regulations say you have to register bigger drones and they may confiscate it at the airport. Of course many people still bring them in and fly in places like Cappadocia. If flying above mosques and palaces, let alone the centre of Istanbul, you do that at your own risk. Police are just doing their job man, but I can imagine it must have been scary. I found the police to be fine when we were there. Just have to be tactical about where you fly!!

[@rocky9418]

Drones are not allowed in some areas.

[@exiled5653]

The reason that drones are banned in a lot of places is because Turkey has suffered from terrorism in the past years and is still recovering. Terrorists would use drones to scout locations which were getting more human traffic and so they would divert their bombs to that place, another reason is that 1 or 2 years ago 3 Russian "journalists" were trying to get footage of a UAV factory which is considered a military area.

[@theteachers1]

You flew a drone over one of the most important sites in Turkey and didn't expect to be questioned?..

[@Zetaliano]

Whats the song at 1:30?

[@SmileyLashawn]

VERY Interesting; Even though It took about 2 or 3 months for you to tell us the story.

[@DivertLiving]

Yes it did :)

[@nu6867]

Or maybe he had no footage for a new vlog so he decided to use old ones to create a cringy soap opera like this 🤣

[@CanBonamaVEVO]

In the first encounter of the police/gendarmarie(i guess) he was actually so much kind, in his tone etc. In the "i didnt knew what they are saying" part they were actually talking about "i got out of home and hang out on the cafe" and stuff. And someone at the end of that clip was saying the commander there that (im not sure what happened so this is my guess) "we warned him about the drone flight but after we went back he flew it again". So let me say this they were actually so fucking kind in that video that made me irritated LOL. If some turkish guy was in there with them they probably go harsh on him. So yea even in the first second it was clear that they didnt want to make you uncomfortable, just wanted to make sure everything is safe and sound. P.S. : After some events this year(some livonian guy i guess insulted the woman police officer saying that send me this woman to my apartment tonight and he didnt get punished) you wont get any trouble if youre not assaulting or doing damages to some places. So if u didnt do any of these just dont worry about anything. Even if u breaking the law but you didnt knew you were breaking it nothing will happen. If police or armed police is taking you or even they are restrain you, nothing will happen if u werent doing some serious shit. And these are never happen to you anyways just %0.001 if they happen you dont need to panic is what im trying to say.

[@CanBonamaVEVO]

I just watched the rest and you did good with leaving the rug store. He was probably being a little extra hospitable but you never know. Have fun on your travels! :)

[@kgokhanko]

dude in your country shot each other just because they enter their garden, and you fly a drone in one of the most touristic areas in the world without checking. also the police is very soft with you they didnt even touch to you just took your drone to make sure there is no bomb on it. if you get super intense try to make something unlawful in your country and try to record police reaction if you can. and let us know if you are still alive after that.

[@sargebeats]

People are mad but one thing is certain- you got some phenomenal footage that most aren't gonna get. I can't say if it was worth the risk but I'm glad you're able to share it. Thank god you got out of there ok I would've been shitting myself. A good reminder to register with the US embassy whenever you visit new places.

[@asdfghdhkdfkkffn3167]

this is safety, not mad. as a Turkısh I can say Soldiers are speaking very polite

[@yusufpacaci]

You can have this problem anywhere in the world. In some areas, there may be military or historical areas, where states prohibit drone shooting. and this is completely normal. And those guys seem pretty nice.

[@compuhad]

I'm sure you already know that you are not allowed to record many places without permission. They were so polite to you.