Drone CRASHED in Amusement Park - Park then steals drone

Roseland Waterpark wielded their corporate might to steal an 18 year old kid's drone. Learn what you can do to keep this from happening to YOU.
UPDATE: The amazing drone community rallied together and helped Josh buy a new Mini 2. Thank you my friends!!
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[@Joe_Fotoleo]

They did that kid wrong, but all the super chats intended for Josh's drone fund is why I love this community so much. Kudos to everyone who donated!

[@shaunbarnett2972]

Oh well done on ensuring the kid won't learn anything from his negligence.

[@Joe_Fotoleo]

@@shaunbarnett2972 well done on drinking all the hater-ade.

[@SonsoftheRevolution1776]

Judges don't care for the FAA they have no legal authority to set laws. Lol

[@SonsoftheRevolution1776]

Federal laws set by CONGRESS states "NO TRESPASS SIGNS ARE NOT REQUIRED".

[@BobbyTucker]

Would you feel the same if the property involved belonged to you, Shaun Barnett?

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Still love how the drone/fpv community continues to back and help fellow pilots. Awesome that you bring up stories like this Ken. Thank you

[@TRITONFPV]

Man they did him dirty but I'm so glad to hear that the community came together and got him a new drone! Thanks as always for this Ken 🤙🏻

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

....it's dirty until that drone crashes into a ten year old child just going for a swim and gashes his head open, as someone who flies drones 24 hours a day, I never fly where their are people, kids or not, I crash land almost every flight, not to mention, a perverts dream would be an anonymous drone flying over little kids swimming around in a pool...

[@TRITONFPV]

@@jameandthegiantpeach2273 Agreed but you do know the park was closed and completely empty?

[@jameandthegiantpeach2273]

@@TRITONFPV ...at first I thought you were going to say,... agreed.... and then just leave it right there at just that, I was about to say, oh hell yeah.....

[@teeodee4924]

Park is closed. No kids.

[@captraykelly]

Glad you covered this story, Ken. I will try to contact the water park and request they give Josh his drone back. Hopefully everyone who sees this video, does the same thing. All the best, Josh.

[@kimtyson7908]

I think Josh needs a new drone with a rear sensor. Thanks for sharing, Josh.

[@CrucesNomad1]

Josh for president. We need more people like Josh.

[@OA_RA_FBA_FBM]

Going home with just the remote is like going home without the dog and just the collar. Smh I'm sorry man.

[@kylehardy7519]

Lawsuit was the wrong choice. You should have filed a police report for stolen goods. If you throw a baseball onto a neighbors yard on purpose they do not get to keep it. Tort law is a lot more flexible than criminal law.

[@jwagnermail]

Why would you throw a ball onto a neighbor's property on purpose? I think negligence will be the reason for almost all real cases. I think the neighbor will have a solid case for being paid compensation, and might want to keep the ball for evidence in a civil suit. You can't throw trash on a neighbor's property, why would the ball be different?

[@kylehardy7519]

@@jwagnermail Finders keepers is not how the law works. The law is clear. Throwing trash on another persons property is illegal because of illegal dumping or some equivalent crime. One could feasibly be charged with some kind of public disturbance or nuisance for throwing the ball on a neighbor's property but that doesn't mean the neighbor gets to keep the ball. Look into it yourself.

[@kylehardy7519]

@@jwagnermail Do you mean civil negligence or criminal negligence?

[@joshbauer72]

@@kylehardy7519 "Finders keepers is not how the law works." ...that is what I was hoping too, when I started the lawsuit, but the notion that I lost it due to negligence meant I was not entitled to any recovery... it's NYS case law: "A mere non-delivery will not constitute a conversion, nor will a refusal to deliver, on demand, if the goods have been lost through negligence” (A., Link Partners, Inc. v. Senderowicz, 2010) Also, there was a police report, since I called the police and had them come to the waterpark the same day. And I sued for the civil tort of conversion.

[@FourthWayRanch]

cops is just gonna say no larceny, take them to civil court.

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

No Damages! They stole your Drone!!! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@steveference8690]

If a KFC drone crashes on my property while making a delivery, I'm eating for free. Lol. I'm also a drone pilot

[@digitalkiteaerial]

Thanks for sharing this Ken, By the sounds of it that kid will have a Mavic3 in no time!

[@droneSuriname]

Ken Heron: please start a donation and buy that kid new drone.. I bet a lot of people will support.

[@tronziebit]

Hey Josh that's unfortunate, but don't get discouraged 👍🏼

[@RTMedia24]

Speaking of drone crashes i literally just crashed my drone 15 minutes ago and lost one of my n/d filters. Love this style of videos Ken keep up the good work and thanks for the advice on the n/d filters

[@mikejohnson8792]

It's time for the faa and government bodies to start stream lining what needs to be known and what's illegal and hold both parties accountable. Touch grey area, to much over reach, to many hoops to jump through. I think if places like this decide to have a no drone policy, they need to provide proof that they have read and understood faa and congressional laws put in place before implementation of their policy, and sign it!

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

How about mind their own business. They have no authority to legislate as an unelected unaccountable agency.

[@BryanTorok]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 Absolutely!

[@notyoume4432]

So basically the park was like oh what drone we don't have it.

[@robertpublicover]

Ken another great and very informative video. A tough lesson for Josh but now he will be forearmed with a body cam. Which is not a bad idea. The only question I would have is, “was this flight all within line of sight?” That is what keeps me on my toes. Apparently (as I have learned) saying “but I could see everything the drone was doing just not the drone itself…” is not a good defense. For Josh get back in the air!!

[@RGMGFitness]

Thanks Ken (and team) for making this a 'conversation'. Excellent topic to discuss among the community. Think there is plenty to discuss here.

[@mrmidnight32]

I love these “no drone policies” yet they own none of the air space what so ever. That’s like me placing a private property sign in a public park 😂

[@Aazure_Skys]

Fabulously wealthy Malibu homeowners have been using more subtle forms of discouragement for decades. Media mogul David Geffen, for example, has a highly secured five-parcel affair that once belonged to Doris Day at Carbon Beach. On the sessna argument I'd like to exspan with how uncontroible hot air ballons are and the damage they can do to crops, ordhards or vinards. As for air property rights I like in the movie Burlesque where a developer buys the air property rights over the theater.

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

Agreed! Also, their policy would only be known and agreed to by paying customers. I don't view these rules as applying to this bloke.

[@notmenotme614]

It’s like me placing a “no stripy jumper policy. Stripy jumper wearers will be prosecuted ” sign outside my house. When no such law exists. You can’t just make your own laws up.

[@MichaelWilliams-sn8wf]

Kid learned that doing the right thing will get you screwed over. Sometimes it's better to just handle the best quiet way as possible.

[@Fadamaster]

I do love the drone community

[@allemander]

Very cool discussion. I learned a lot. That water park looks like digital animation. Somewhat cartoonish. Happy flying!

[@bigskybob]

Super-smart young man. Keep the chin up and glad to hear all these perspectives.

[@Coffeeology]

HEYYYYYYY He's in Canandaigua, I also went to FLCC Sorry to hear that happened Josh.

[@DaltonDroneZone]

I’m sorry the drone ended up in a tree. It can happen to even seasoned flyers. I’m not so sure that drone is still not in the tree. On my channel I chronicle my adventure when I lost my Mavic Pro in a tree in a cemetery (a much bigger drone than a Mini 2). It took a months time to eventually spot the drone and only after the leaves had fallen. It was autumn. The drone was eventually rescued by a tree climber. I took it apart to make sure it was dry inside, put it back together and I still fly it today. I think Mini 2 is still hanging in the branches.

[@MrAllenMo]

Just love the cutout of Jason in the background. The blinds make him look like he has dreadlocks 🤣🤣. I'm almost finished with my Remotepilot101 class, Jason. You did a great job with it and I'm feel like I'm really ready for the test👍

[@Fadamaster]

I love this channel, as a new drop hobbyist I learn so much thanks Ken

[@rickbii63]

The drone hit a tree. How much damage was done to tree limbs to account from a $500 drone. Must be a dam expensive tree.

[@latenighter1965]

This is why I argue the 107 test is BS and needs to be fixed. Stop making me know the tower freq of an airport 2500 miles away and start teaching and training people on personal property and private property rights because this is the one thing we have to face every single day we fly, but I'll NEVER have to know the tower freq's in my life for what I want to do.

[@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066]

Just because you don’t need to use that information it doesn’t mean someone else doesn’t. I’m not even going to explain the benefits of what you’re missing there.

[@latenighter1965]

@@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066 missing absolutely nothing. I have plans to fly up, take photos of a house outside, land and sell my photos. Not one thing I need to do is what most of this test is forcing me to learn. I want to drive a car, not a tractor trailer, why should I learn about air brakes???

[@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066]

@@latenighter1965 I would love to enlighten you but you seem to be the type of flyer that doesn’t deserve the knowledge. I knew you wouldn’t even question what I’ve said. Ignorance is bliss.

[@kCI251]

The US Gubamint does weird things in how they regulate us "free" citizens. Just remember to vote and tell your elected officials what you think.

[@Patriottoo2]

@@latenighter1965 107 test makers knew nothing, or very little about UAVs, so to make it easy for themselves just pulled questions from the PPL test.

[@Dekan88]

Certainly is a great thing when people get together to help another in a world that seems so troubled. Josh is lucky to have the Drone Community behind him. Thanks to you Ken for getting this information out there. I am from Michigan and I would like to know if the State Farm Insurance is a real thing and who would be the best agent to call? Thank you for any information you may have.

[@eltorocal]

A kids ball goes over the fence... a kite... a rubber-band airplane, a hat in the wind... a kids li'l puppy or a kitten... the Water Park who is there to PROFIT off of kids, is going to reprimand a kids for their pet getting through their fence, or their toy getting stuck in their tree? Boycott that water park. Put a few photos and videos of the place all over YT.

[@CristanBoerg]

Thanks for sharing that story! Unbelievable! 😮 I hope josh is in the air again soon!

[@Timber81]

I love this community! You guys Rock!!

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

U gotta be kidding me - it’s a freaking drone under 250g, they should have helped him out right away

[@thomass.johnson8324]

You guys are a great example !

[@chrishope82666]

Here is your drone, have a great day and please don’t do it again. It’s that simple but us humans have to make a mountain out of a mole hill.

[@EllaCruzfansite]

love that the community did that for him! amazing..today for fathers day we went and launched water balloons..i had no idea the rules could be so scary learned alot! thank you!

[@KenHeron]

You're very welcome. 🤓

[@clickbaitpolice1750]

With that terminology, if SpaceX lands their $90M rocket on my backyard, it’s now mine.

[@KenHeron]

Yup!

[@anthonyedwards9240]

Flying beyond visual is a challenge. I am about to buy a drone and these stories help make me understand how to fly responsible, and safe to protect others property and my investment. Ken forgetting to raise the flight level for auto return in one video. This video and trees are the number one reason for drone loss.....not paying attention to flight height when out of visual sight.

[@pavlicc4042]

Great work. And wonderfull of you that you wanted to help him

[@theguardian908]

Poor kid I feel for him. That's life, some people would return it back to its owner by request and others like in this case, say go screw yourself, it's our drone now. I hope this young man has learned from this plight, and shares his story to fellow drone enthusiasts.

[@santiagoroman4920]

Wow! Very interesting...

[@josephbrouillard3235]

It seems to be a MUCH more important situation was that the water park was not open or even in a minimally occupied state.

[@zacwolff]

Hahaha were you wearing a diaper question got me laughing…

[@BryanTorok]

The gentleman in the upper left makes a good point from a pragmatic point of view. I, and I think most people, think of the space above their property at least up to the height of the top of their roof or perhaps the surrounding trees as being "their" space. I can erect a tower or an antenna in that space up to a height of 200 feet without (short of being in an airport flight path) having to get permission from the FAA. I surely support drone hobbyists flying over parks and public land as there is no expectation of privacy. But, perhaps there should be something codified about flying over private property.

[@ganormand]

November 15, 2015, was flying P3P at about 650' to take pics of the top of the tallest building in the State-something malfunctioned and it started flying away. It didn't respond to RTH, or any input. I watched it fly into a federally guarded port facility, and I tried to talk them into letting me locate it-to no avail. A couple days later, I was allowed to fly over and check building roofs-nothing. THEN 5.5 months later, I got a call that they had found the drone on top of a white roofed building-so it was hard to see-even close up. It had been in the rain/thunderstorms of Mobile, AL for a half year. I replaced the battery, cleaned it up, and the bird flew great. So, I guess that I'm trying to say "just cause you get a drone soaking wet, don't give up on it."

[@dronebuzz]

Always good to get it in writing! Risk mitigation! :-)

[@pauls4742]

One thing that missing from the discussion is that the water park doesn't want people flying drones there for privacy reasons. They have a no drone policy for a reason and while the park was closed at the time, they didn't change the rules and they clearly don't want to start a precedent with allowing people to fly drones there. You have to take the venue into consideration and try to understand why they reacted the way they did. It's not like flying a drone over vacant land.

[@KenHeron]

When he flew it wasn't open

[@audiogek]

Love the title, honest and to the point.

[@Hernan57Vargas]

So sad 😞good show Ken

[@Soulreclaimer65]

Way to go Drone Community and Ken.

[@perrypelican9476]

If a car damages property, can the owner of that property keep the car? The question is what was the amount of damage caused by that 250g drone? Obviously nothing. So why would the water park not return the drone? That drone costs money. Why not at least give the kid a chance? To make an example of him? I will never go to that water park and will tell anyone who asks how uncool and unfair the owners are. Kids are the main clients if water parks. Kids make mistakes and do silly things. Why have a business that caters to a clientele that you don't like? I guess it's 100% business. Who cares about kids they must think. I am really appalled by their actions. That thing about a burglar suing a homeowner shows the insanity of the American justice system. A mugger won a excessive force lawsuit against an off duty cop. Imagine that anyone rescuing a person being attacked by a mugger risks prison and/or a money payout. The justice system in America is sick, really sick. Someone committing a violent crime can not be allowed to benefit or even become wealthy by suing anyone involved. As soon as they start committing a violent crime, they should lose their rights. Otherwise mugging can be a good choice in america if you know the law. Go mug people and whether or not you succeed, you walk away with a profit. Is it just me who thinks that the American justice system is heavily flawed.

[@AirtimeAerial]

I think what one of the bigger ironies in this is that your respectful and level headed young guest here made an honest Oops..fessed up..and tried to approach it in a proper manor only to eventually get okie doked out of his drone by the park and his attorneys retainer, not small change for a college kid. And yet numb nuts like our buddy at the Bengals/Raiders Playoff game will likely receive little to nothing in response to flying their drone 10' above people/kids heads and arms length away from the Action cam guy wires only missing apparently due to the blind luck that comes with stupidity sometimes..for some clicks. I've been curious your take on that whole thing as well. Best I could get out of Vic was "..greatly disappointing!" (Not really a hot take guy though) Imagine you'd have a bit more comprehensive of a take on it now that things have simmered. Just seems like all the wrong people are still paying the lions share of penance while "alleged" aholes get to skate. Rather curious to me just overall 🤔

[@dhansel4835]

Why doesn't the hobby community band together and form an organization that will stand behind drone operators? The AMA (American Modelers Association) are useless. They want to take your membership money and not represent their members. Really disgusting ......

[@flyingdronesproduction5141]

This is good education. As always, good job guys.

[@DameEdnaBrown]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this video

[@KenHeron]

Glad to hear it!

[@dolwolfianphotography]

Make sure to boycot this Roseland Waterpark, Canandaigua, New York and to send them a nice email/call/letter or a drone delivery one 😋

[@T.Sullivan]

Who tf let this kid file an actual lawsuit LMAO

[@thomasdildine7917]

What if a hot air Baloon had to land on someone’s property? They cannot accurately land where they want to.

[@DMC888]

Same thing with gliders. If we have to make an emergency field landing the land owner cannot prevent you from retrieving the aircraft. If they dispute this, they’re also responsible for its safe keeping whilst it’s on their land.

[@BDF-]

Aww jeez! Another drone down the shitbowl!!! 😞 Happy ending though!!! 😀

[@nightwaves3203]

Kids there day. Wait till night and hop the fence. It's the reason tennis shoes evolved into running shoes. Real problem I saw was not setting the altitude above treetop.

[@Slithh]

I honestly feel the water park is being a bully to this kid by keeping his drone. If I were his parent, I would put an article in the local paper and word of mouth that these guys are assholes. By the way, Hey drone community, I lost a Mavic Air 2S Fly More Combo. Can you replace it for me? PLEEEEAAASSSEEEE!!! lol I didn't lose one, I just can't afford one :(.

[@fredthomasiii4576]

Great teaching moment Team Ken. I'm sure Josh learned a lesson and I am happy the community gave him a lift raft to replace his device. In my opinion he just ran into some buzzards luck by nipping the tree. On another note, a question for those who think the amusement park was inconsiderate or somehow did Josh wrong, do they have a FAA Part 107 certificate? May not seem like a big deal to some but those who are certified seem to better understand the ramifications - good and bad. Just my 2 cents.

[@jennydavis5151]

Great show, very informative, sorry for the guy who didn't get his drone back. Pool guy was a jerk, the pool company behaviour was awful. Shame on them, that's they could've handled it better.

[@pavlicc4042]

If there will be more cases like this we will be more that thankfull to see, and hear your oppinion. Because this is education to all of us

[@RadDadisRad]

I would’ve trespassed after hours and got my stuff back.

[@mikeyfpv5128]

Exactly

[@charlie1571]

You bet!

[@DMC888]

In my country at least, trespass isn’t a criminal offence, not until you’re asked to leave and refuse. So get in, grab the drone and leave before anyone sees you.

[@slozukimc]

DUMB! Trespassing is going to cost way more than the drone if he was to get caught

[@sethbob5742]

@@slozukimc you have no way of knowing that. People in New York can steal straight from a store with no consequences... no one GAF about a kid looking for his toy in the woods

[@tgn_productions]

Something in similar, what about flying over a skit resort. The open land portion where there are no people

[@Brunnen_Gee]

20:00 I'm also Josh and I get called Jason all the time! I've never quite understood how people mix up those two names so often. I worked with a guy for two years who called me Jason the whole time. After a few months I just stopped trying to correct him. 🤣

[@380productions2]

my favorite person to go when I need drone advice and tips and plus how to make sure I pick my next drone

[@forceofone]

The employee stole his drone..that's why it had disappeared when the owners reversed the workers decision, and said he could have it back

[@josephboyd2865]

I was filming a Infomercial for a HOA website and crashed my MPP into a homeowners roofing, I knocked on the owners door, (I’m in full vest w/license displayed), the owner Blew Up! My drone ruined his tiled roof and he was calling the cops, OK FINE, I was hired by your HOA, and my 3rd. Infomercial in 2 years. I showed him my flight path and exactly on his roof where my drone was, ( between 1st and 2nd floor under a ledge), he went onto his balcony with a broom. Dragged my drone to edge then onto ground. He then stated he was keeping my drone, I said fine, just need my SIM CARD, (Drone was totaled anyway), long story short, We shared a heated conversation, retrieved drone and sent off to DJI CARE REFRESH, received new MAVIC PRO PLATINUM 4 days later, and completed job for HOA. FLY SAFE FELLOW PILOTS

[@hnguk]

I know this is a late comment but DJI Care has flyaway cover which allows you to pay about 1/2 the cost of the drone and get a new one without returning it. Obviously that would require the user to have DJI Care in the first place.

[@LatitudeSky]

Why does "No, you cannot have it back. Drones are against our policy!" have any place when the kid isn't a park customer and had not accepted the park rules?

[@KellysBirdBoarding_Doveton]

That's a very good point!

[@driewiel]

In short: Manager of the playground was more childish than his costumers.

[@KenKneknaneek]

Seems like flying model aircraft is ok. Happy Flying

[@wearechangecthartford]

"on stream with a buncha dudes" lmao Hey little boy, is your mommy home?!?

[@KenHeron]

😆

[@nullx8]

here in Thailand this is actually very well defined, the regulation just say 30 meters vertical AND Horizontal from the structure/land. requires the permission of the landlord. but don't move yet, there are a few other issues here as well (they have a blanket-rule about privacy and annoyance) which basically always puts the pilot in a bad spot.

[@ImBradCrites]

I just pulled the trigger and ordered remote pilot 101. Finally going to get my part 107. The coupon code definitely helped with that! Next I'll need to upgrade from my mavic pro

[@stevenpeck5949]

We tell new motorcycle riders to get a smaller and cheaper first bike. Easier to control and lift when you fall. I just started this drone hobby, bought a 3 yr old "new" Bug2se for $60, two flights in, only one crash (no damage to drone or tree). Lots to learn and practice. Next flight will be on a soccer field that is not in use!

[@KenHeron]

That's the way to do it.

[@MykCrawford]

Glad I’m not the only one still calling it “Kinkos”. Old school unite.

[@negativeprofit]

Great stuff! But Jason the mini-you in the background is creepy ;-)

[@bigskybob]

today's Karen video led me here after watching it... I was all mad and hyped up having watched that, and am now totally reassured in the future of our young. Great video and good vibes. Thanks

[@Cherrymaxx]

If you crash a motorcycle into a yard do you get to keep it?

[@philsmeanderings7991]

Great story Ken. The park simply could have viewed the sd card and seen that not a sole was there. Young men do dumb things all the time , it's part of growing up. A firm verbal warning should have been sufficient then out of common decency helped him get his drone back. No harm done. Did they crush it ? No , they stole it. Good to hear the community dug in and got him a new drone. Collectively we have power.

[@uraniumu242]

Young men? At 67 I crashed my drone at a public park after two weeks of ownership and the Las Vegas drone repair shop wants half what it is worth to repair it ( DJI mini) So I went and bought a $2,000 drone that I only fly in the desert!

[@cj691]

In my city, I can erect a 75' tower for Amateur Radio use without telling the FAA. That tells me I can fly to that height without telling the FAA.

[@keithalley6138]

Hello Love your Channel. would this crash not happen if the drone had obstacle Avoidance ? Like the dji mini 3 coming out Thanks Keith

[@brunowskijr]

2nd. Long live the mini 2

[@sonofasaltydog]

My general rule of thumb once I leave my yard I stay at about 120 ft above the ground. That should take care of any obstacles and avoid annoying neighbors. HAPPY CLOUDS! 😊

[@mmruma]

So I'm flying my Robinson R22 over the park and I have engine failure. I have to emergency land in the park. They now own my equipment? Sounds like you got a Judge that the amusement park has bought and sold.

[@2Bluzin]

He should have gone to the police once they refused to give it back that day. By law it's his property. If a basket ball accidentally goes over your fence into a neighbors yard, he does not get to keep it. It is not his property, this has been tested in court many times. They have to return your property to you or let you retrieve it or let the cop retrieve it.

[@notmenotme614]

What if it is a soccer ball?

[@joshbauer72]

That's what I did. The police where there within half an hour. They said they couldn't do anything about it, and that it'd have to be sorted in court.

[@AmericanMe]

Had a drone the same thing, stuck in a tree in someone's backyard said they would call when it came down. Never heard from them sadly

[@joshbauer72]

:(

[@roderickwinslow8642]

I was like who on earth is standing in the guys room just listening, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣its a board lol, but sorry for that young man, brother next time fly at a safe hight so your indeed clear of obstacles, and if there is a no fly zone area, just stay away, and there will always be some crazy person mad about you flying a drone quad.

[@ianwalton284]

Should have gone back on a night mission to get the drone.

[@vanb9937]

I Ryan a Lansing local? Noticed all the spartan decor.

[@dronebuzz]

Thank you all! :-)

[@shaunbarnett2972]

Kid broke the law by flying the drone beyond his line of sight and lower than the tallest structure on the property. The moment he crashed and realised that it was his own negligence that caused the crash he should have accepted that he was in the wrong. To file a lawsuit under those circumstances is absolutely ridiculous. Just learn your lesson and move on buddy.

[@username7763]

I partially agree. Yes he shouldn't have been flying there. But the result isn't justice. The water park isn't entitled to his drone. Instead, he can be hit with fines and other penalties by the government as punishment. The waterpark getting it is unjust enrichment at the very least and as many people have said outright theft. If someone trespasses on my property, I don't get to keep their camera or take their car. They can be charged with trespassing, but in no way do I get to keep their stuff.

[@MoshMob]

As someone who works at a waterpark AND flies drones, i totally agree with all the waterparks regulations on drones. we also dont allow cameras in the park because of privacy issues. people are really big on privacy and id rather lose my drone than have my waterprk sued for invasion of privacy. yall have no idea how big that is.

[@MoshMob]

to be fair, i would totally help you get your drone back as an employee.

[@UnderTheRadar1976]

Glad that trespassing isn’t criminal in the uk

[@darkangel2850]

I race and fly my drones in new York all the time. In the state of NY you can fly over property due to the land owner does not own the air space above them and the as long the flyer is not trying to video are take inappropriate photos and the FAA don't fly that low. Also I had a friend that flew over GA great adventure in NY they didn't help so he took them to court and he won the case they returned his drone and he was a happy camper.

[@jeffersonmowery7011]

I'm just remembering that I forgot to buy the refresh plan for my mini 2.