FAA Investigation thanks to Facebook video I posted with my Airplane & Drone (Thanks Drone Police!)

First and foremost, I know not all Drone Pilots (I am one) are running around reporting everyone making peoples lives miserable. I also understand why some make sure everyone is playing by the rules (The rules where forced on them, they have to abide by them, so should everyone else). I just think this situation could have been handled differently. It ended well but a simple question about Frame Rate on a Video I posted to a DJI Drone Facebook page where I made a Joke about flying both at the same time lead to an interesting (but educational) conversation with the Local FAA FSDO (Flight Standards District Office). This Video is a friendly reminder that anyone, anywhere can report something they don't like to the FAA and the FAA is obligated to investigate it. Fly Safe!

[@TrentonPalmer]

You can't make waves without rocking some boats... The drone guys can be crazy, so can manned pilots, just keep doing you and know it comes with the territoy. That shot was so rad, makes me want to go fly and that says something. Cheers bud

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks Trent! Appreciate it!

[@flycrew]

Have to agree. The first time I saw this video I had to watch a few times. Awesome shot and landing.

[@lanesworld4000]

​@@BananasssssssssDon't comment or "joke" with keyboard warriors. You never know who the crazy people are.

[@Bananasssssssss]

@@lanesworld4000 ain’t that the truth, lol.

[@darkstardavros]

​@@Bananasssssssssyea. The Civil aviation authority can get quite shirty about things at times. A sense of humour isn't allowed apparently. Admittedly this is true for most authoritaties. Although you do sometimes wonder if they practice being 🤡🤡🤡 at times with some of the stuff that they come up with.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Joe, I am an R/C Pilot, drone pilot and Private pilot, I think your shots of the plane slipping in are fantastic buddy !

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@jeffg4392]

I’m a rc pilot as much as I am a Baja race truck driver. I own both, but their teeny tiny. Don’t really think it gives me the credentials of a pilot or a pro driver.Just s guy that operates some cool toys.

[@davidlewis2626]

@@jeffg4392 Big toys or small toys, doesn't matter as long we have them.

[@Rick-C-117]

What surprises me is how surprised folks are when they find out how stupid and petty so many others happen to be.

[@jeffg4392]

Humor is dead in this country. Everyone is a victim that can’t laugh at themselves or with others. Everything is an attack. Good luck America, but you seem to be over.

[@RyanRoberts15]

2:48 "I should have called a lawyer but I didnt because I knew I didnt do anything wrong". This is when you should REALLY call a lawyer!

[@JH1200A1]

I see the point but at that time, you're possibly paying to stand your ground. Nah.

[@TheDarkFalcon]

The FAA aren't the police though. They're not out to get you just to get their numbers up.

[@jpoconnor5744]

Guilty people need a lawyer. Innocent people REALLY need a lawyer. Luckily, the FAA in this case wasn’t looking for a violation action and were truly collaborating.

[@atomicskull6405]

Never talk to the cops without a lawyer, ESPECIALLY if you didn't do it.

[@go-away-5555]

@@JH1200A1As he said, he already pays a membership fee for access to a lawyer. He's already paying the lawyer but chose not to use them

[@Fidd88-mc4sz]

It's the internet. Do not expect reasoned, educated, sensible, intelligent or common-sense responses. Very nice slip btw!

[@austingupton1421]

Most true comment I’ve seen online this week.

[@flycrew]

True, people want to see you fail.

[@lazymass]

I remember when the internet was actually full of educated nerds and nobody else... Then it went viral and became shit...

[@Fidd88-mc4sz]

@@lazymass Me too. On the other hand I can *also* remember having to pay the equivalent of $400 a month for a &*$*$^ing "compuserve" connection!

[@joebustergaming4558]

Unga bunga boogidy boo

[@cessna54tango]

Fun Story, glad it worked out! 2 months ago I got a letter from a FSDO in Texas about violation I have made doing low altitude aerobatics. That was a fun battle proving I was not in Texas, my airplane has never been in Texas, in fact hasn't left PA since 2019 and I was working 300 feet underground in a coal mine at the time of the complaint! But, you are right, they have to investigate every complaint, he told me that as well.......

[@Bananasssssssss]

frustrating but glad it was easily disproved.

[@tedsaylor6016]

It's unfortunate but if another aircraft has "your" hex code (assigned serial number) coming out of the transponder/ADS-B and does something stupid - whammo your it. My plane was down hard for a few years doing heavy maintenance/upgrade and flightaware showed it flying in Florida. Called the FSDO and they said it happens from time to time.

[@Bananasssssssss]

@@tedsaylor6016 another thing to have to watch out for. Always something lol

[@cessna54tango]

yea, i don't have ADSB in my aircraft. but i could see the code being used in another transponder as an issue!

[@kb9liq]

It kind of is nice to know they investigate every complaint and even nicer to know they understand what was going on here and not going over board. Hope that just not a local guy and everybody doing these investigations has a brain and uses it the right way like this guy did

[@devinmitchem4796]

Probably the same guy who thinks slips are dangerous

[@Bananasssssssss]

nailed it, lol

[@baktaran]

Good point. I can't believe it.

[@FlyingNDriving]

Can confirm: I'm the guy

[@kasken719]

Same guy that says your can't stall at any airspeed. He'll show you with his drone.

[@RustyCoon]

Niiiiice

[@Critical-Thinker895]

Never underestimate the revenge of a troll. They live on social media 24/7. We really need troll police.

[@bottom-gun]

I got a phone call from the sky police over a photo I posted to a pilot group of flying through IMC. I was not the pilot operating the aircraft at the time, my instructor was. I asked him to take the controls so I could snap a photo. You can even see his hand on the yoke in the opposite seat in the photo. FSDO bro called me and after some back and forth, he told me he's actually in the same facebook group (local pilots) and saw the photo long before the complaint came in and thought nothing of it

[@jamesm568]

I get a call every now and then from the FAA for flying my drone at night. Somebody reported me and the FAA has to follow up which I have always been in the right as you are allowed to fly your drone at night as a hobbyist as long as your aircraft is properly marked for night flying.

[@rkdbaj]

Where at?

[@bobbymatherly3423]

You have the best aviation footage on the web! The shots you get are meditative. Keep them coming!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!! I sincerely appreciate that!!

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Keep doing what you LOVE ! We appreciate the time it takes and the effort to put these videos out !

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!

[@jimfuhrman8665]

Probably a junior captain at your airline trying to get you in trouble and move up in seniority. People are so petty. Love the channel. Keep this content coming.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! Will do. (And you’re probably right 😂)

[@scrivyscriv]

Guarantee it will come out down the road if that's the case! Aviation is way too small of a world and people love to talk.

[@x--.]

This is the most ridiculous, petty idea and yet... somehow.

[@brandonadams7837]

FOIA request the complaint.

[@Bananasssssssss]

@@brandonadams7837 I thought about that but i dont need the aggravation . (Was probably my wife 😂 jk)

[@InfoWithheld]

Hell of a gorgeous video. A truly unique angle of my favorite maneuvers.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!

[@airlandnsea]

Why can't Karen and Ken mind their own business???

[@JegTreSpillerDama]

I was in training for human factors Investigation and all I could think was this was freaking beautiful! Good coordination between your buddy and you for this amazing shot! 🎉

[@seanyoung7184]

Never underestimate the passion of ignorant people!

[@NavyFE]

Hey Joe, thanks for taking the time to post your experience. I’m also Certified Part 107, and I think it’s important to make these posts to share with the community of pilots. Not to mention what to expect should you get a call from the FAA. I was a flight engineer in the Navy and like to think I am very cautious about the rules and guidelines. But there are a lot folks out there that are not aware of the FAA rules and fines to ruin your day. I will share if you don’t mind. Stay safe out there and head on a swivel.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! And thanks for your Service! Much appreciated 🇺🇸

[@wolfpack4694]

Great slip! It’s true. Part 61 pilots definitely can have certificate action taken on their part 61 certificates for part 107 violations when they should have known better and were especially egregious. It’s in FAA order 2150.3C for those who care to confirm. I think it’s in Chapter 9. It’s no joke.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@dgillphotos]

Thank you for posting this, you’re a good guy. I love aviation, this is how conversations should play out.

[@Transmach]

Crazy they reported it to your Airline. Glad you came out of it clean! Thanks for the helpful information!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"The_** F.A.A. **_is not happy until_** YOU **_are not happy."_* *EDIT:* I posted this comment BEFORE Joe said it....

[@Bananasssssssss]

such a classic comment, lol. Like the first thing we all learn when starting out, haha

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@Bananasssssssss >>> Yup...😊

[@dlsmallenginerepair]

I was going to comment, but after watching the whole video I decided not to 😂. All I can say is that I enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot from them. Keep up the good work!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Comment away, I love hearing em 😂😂

[@indierocker772]

I have a big appreciation for you making this video to talk though the process.

[@nocillis]

That was a BEAUTIFUL shot. I got no words to describe the way the drone and aircraft movement, along with the transition into the focusu area. Have a sweet song going in the background, slow the replay down a little, and color the video a little bit warmer, and you have movie magic.

[@baktaran]

I'm sorry to hear that you've been through a situation like this. I just hope you don't stop making those beautiful videos that I enjoy so much.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Appreciate that! I definitely won’t stop but will just refrain from making any jokes, lol

[@georgesmith3325]

I love your videos! Glad you got past that with no real issues. One thought, if someone reported that to your airline it seems like it was someone who knows you? Some people have no life, keep the awesome videos coming.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! I thought about that but I do remember having an argument with someone on FB about it and I assume that person looked at my profile to figure out where I worked. (I think anyway)

[@100lladventures7]

Great video appreciate you sharing both sides of the story. I have often wondered how you pulled off some of the shots they look awesome. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@mitchclark6236]

Joe, I watch all your videos. All pilots love this view of flying and landing. Since I can remember I've always wanted to be flying my airplane and also be on the ground watching. That's why these videos are so cool and Pilot's that matter love them. Keep making them!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks Mitch! Really appreciate that!

[@DimitriFarkas]

I love your work. I hope everything turns out right for you.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@goneflying140]

What a joke. Who would actually believe that you were flying an aircraft and a drone at the same time? That person is not very intelligent. By the way, the video of the slip to land that you filmed was just awesome!!! I can tell you have complete control of that aircraft ith that precision slip landing.

[@AviationJeremy]

Pilot here. Excellent shot. As long as you two were coordinating and were taking precautions, you did everything right.

[@johnkurtz300]

Awesome video brother, I am studying for my pilot's licence and I'm actually learning a lot from your videos. Keep up the awesome work from 🇦🇺

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!

[@shayefowler6651]

CYA is absolutely spot on! Didn’t realize what you said about whatever you get dinged on your drone license will carry over to your pilot’s license either!😳

[@Bananasssssssss]

Yeah I was shocked, I had no idea that was a possibility.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

​@@Bananasssssssss>>> CYA = Cover Your Anatomy 😉

[@stoldrag85]

A reason to reconsider getting the 107

[@Bananasssssssss]

Agreed @@stoldrag85

[@TheBayru]

In the EU they can and have revoked driving licenses for drunken riding a bicycle. Which really sucks even more if you're a bus driver or a trucker. So the principle doesn't surprise me. That said, I'm glad the FAA would investigate if someone did something actually stupid and reckless and posted it on youtube. I also think real drone enthousiasts would think two times before reporting 'apparently dangerous drone pilots' to the FAA. It only gives more ammunition to the people who want to ban all drones everywhere.

[@davidlewis2626]

I learned early on, "you never know who's out there". Keep the videos coming Joe, we all love them, and I'm sure all your regulars are behind you.

[@rcpaviator]

Well done handling the situation. Hope you keep making the awesome videos.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you, I will

[@DTMinimax]

Very informative Joe! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@Bananasssssssss]

My pleasure!

[@ml9849]

I'm sorry you had to make this video instead of sharing the usual amazing footage we so much appreciate. Keep the great work!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@pauloconstantino2827]

It has become immensely frustrating how every single time I see a mildly interesting aviation reel on either Instagram or Facebook, the comments are invariably filled with the same "Hope the FAA doesn't see this..." comment 100 times from armchair aviators. Sometimes it's an unfunny joke, sometimes it's a passive aggressive criticism, but it's unfortunate how these nagging commenters can have real-world impacts for those of us who actually do fly and do so safely.

[@Bananasssssssss]

you nailed it! I had one Video on instagram that got 9,000,000 views of my Daughter and I, half the comments were how I was a bad father because the door was open and I should be reported. Absolutely insane.

[@yardierasta]

My first time seeing your channel and that opening video was fire

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@JulioHernandez-gz5lr]

I understand everything that happen but not the airline motives. Now you know where you stand with the airline. BTW I loved that video. (PPL here)

[@feltav5719]

Honestly... There are people who will go far and beyond to mess up peoples lives. Having everything on ur facebook is a Spammers dream as well... Careful y'all. Love ur content man. Takes me always from the mess Im in at the moment. Frim brazil with Love.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! appreciate it

[@blakezhuko3906]

As a drone and a recreational private pilot there are a lot of drone operators that have that complex.

[@Soniti1324]

I fucking hate it. It's made me pull away from the drone community entirely. I don't talk about my remote imaging, because you'll just eventually run into people like this. I just shoot my videos and stay quiet.

[@cub6zt]

Thanks for the heads up on this. My son operates a drone under 107 and sometimes shoots me landing in my cub in off airport areas. I will keep this in mind.

[@vne5195]

It was a great shot of the slip. It's a good thing the FAA called you to give you some more content around this nice, but very short, slip-clip.

[@Overworkt]

Man this is crazy. You'll pribably find the complainer has been caught out by the FAA in the past.

[@AlexZaboroski]

Your videos are awesome and most of us appreciate them, but some people just have nothing better to do.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! (And agree!)

[@miller-joel]

Karens are ruining everything.

[@marceloanez100]

That actual drone video is beautiful! And that plane behind you is gorgeous!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks so much!

[@MrBlitzcraig1]

That landing looks awesome and brought back a memory I hadn’t thought of for a long time - so thank you for that! Here’s the story in case any one wants to know more. The first time I flew (I was just a passenger) was with my college boyfriend and we were in his dad’s little Cessna tail dragger. We were landing at his parents’ private field that had a telephone line right at the end of the short runway. So he had to stay high enuf to get over that and then really slip it in to get us on the ground. I knew nothing about this procedure and was terrified!! Looking back on it now I realize how much fun it was and that he was a good pilot 👏 👏 👏. (He’s flying for a big commercial airline now.)

[@lisabradyusa]

Yes, some people won’t hesitate to try to destroy someone and/or their livelihood. Good video.

[@microjetpilot8025]

Great shot and story. It is unfortunate that we live in these times where someone can jeopordize your livelihood.

[@skyboys9814]

Actually, that was an awesome shot. The first thing that went through my mind was COOL. Thanks for taking the time to do that shot. Just know, there are plenty of people out there who are really jealous, and can't resist striking out at someone who's more talented than they are. Someone making a big budget movie sees your clip , you may get offered a job to shoot a scene for a movie. Trent Palmer mix airplanes and drones all the time. So, all is good. Awesome shot.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!

[@KingFox76]

Hello Joe, thanks for explaining how the call turned out, glad it ended up not affecting you or your license. Nice looking plane and a cool video. I’d love to see more videos like this so keep it up. Matt

[@oldgreenplane1428]

Your videos are awesome. Your photos are next level. Your piloting skills are...Well, I don't know what to believe anymore after thinking that you were flying the drone from the rear seat of a Cub, only to find out that you weren't. I was hoping that I could go find an instructor that would work on that skill with me, but now I guess I won't because APPARENTLY that would be frowned upon:(

[@Bananasssssssss]

We can try anything once, lol (Just kidding FAA :) )

[@oldgreenplane1428]

@@Bananasssssssss Like Seinfeld once said “There’s humor in everything if you let there be. Unfortunately, we’ve forgotten how to let things be funny.”

[@Bananasssssssss]

@@oldgreenplane1428 so true

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

​@@oldgreenplane1428obviously you know, because you took the Part 107 training, that drone operations from an aircraft are expressly verboten. I did not turn you in! 👀

[@richardconner6232]

Hey Joe, drone pilots are just jealous because yours is bigger than theirs! From a fellow ATP.

[@guiltyifudnthavemnybuyinnocent]

100% jealousy. Made them call on you.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Thanks for sharing this insight. I was slightly worried I would get a follow up after breaching Austrian height regulations earlier this year.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Great story! Just found your channel. Bottom line … some people are very unhappy in life and have nothing better to do but complain and whine! Kudos to you and the drone pilot! Great capture! Fabulous slip to touchdown! Blue skies from Canada!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you! appreciate it! I envy you, you guys have Tim Hortons, lol

[@alwaysflying6540]

I'm starting to really dislike people. There are some winners looking to crush your happiness. Having said that I noticed that you cleared your throat at 7:06 and I found that to be offensive. I'm going to be taking the necessary steps to make sure that doesn't happen again lmaooooo. Great video man. You're a true professional and I have even more respect for you

[@Bananasssssssss]

Appreciate ya! (and I'm offended that you're offended haha)

[@alwaysflying6540]

@@Bananasssssssss hahahaha

[@MiguelCompres]

I’ve heard the same from other KZbinrs. That’s crazy tho that your airline didn’t reach out before hand reporting it.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Yeah, Agreed, lol. All is well though

[@stoldrag85]

Because....._ _ _ _ _ _ !

[@Travelin2Wit]

This was a great video. I think your planning and intentions were sincere. i think it reflects well upon the FAA, your company etc. This is an example of the system really working including up to the point of the pilot intelligently discussing it. By the way, during my training, I had to fly with the chief pilot at my flying school prior to soloing. I loved landing exactly the way you did in your video, come in high and then drop down fast (under good control) and then flare. My instructor had not complained about it, but the chief pilot exclaimed "What are you doing! Landing on a carrier ?" He didn't like it much. I thought it was great, perfect control.... anyway, I like the way you handled this.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@normanmiller8412]

Nice footage! I've been wanting to get some drone footage of me flying my paramotor. I'm not coordinated enough to fly both either lol. (Although drones can pretty much park in the air) Love it!!!

[@Webpromotions]

Unfortunately there are a^$@holes out there. We recently had a similar incident in a different industry where someone decided to report us just to be difficult. We came out of it without a problem but it was just both time consuming and annoying. All I can say is that revenge is best served cold!

[@Cat-Branchman]

Hey Joe, I'm both a private pilot and drone pilot for network tv in Los Angeles. I've talked to many momma's basement drone guys that seem to have a bit of hidden jealousy for PP along with drone guys that are fortunate enough to fly their stuff for the big screen, but somehow think their day in the sun comes from being the worlds drone police. Wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't some of that peppered in. On another note, while only a complete idiot would try legal or not, flying a drone, composing and hold a tracking shot while side slipping into a greased landing on a soft field in a tail dragger you should be elevated to God like status for both manned and unmanned aviation a-like (assuming you live) Sorry that happened to you brother. That is one awesome shot!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you! Appreciate it!!

[@pahoskins]

Great video of a slip! You are so right about social media where anyone with a keyboard can become an anonymous troublemaker

[@JoanneZorola]

Great video and explanation. My husband is a drone and private pilot and was cited by FAA, currently in court case and so far FAA is losing the case.

[@Bananasssssssss]

What is the Case about?

[@Soniti1324]

Cited for what?

[@MarvinBowen]

I'm studying for 107 and am in several FB groups for drone pilots. Man can some people get hot under the collar if they *think* you broke the rules. Best advice I can give is just just do what you do and not engage negativity. Thanks for the vid!

[@c152pilot]

Honestly, this is one heck of a beautiful video. Haters will hate, and whoever reported you has a very sad and pathetic little life. I for one thought it was one of the most beautiful, professional and well made aviation videos ever!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Appreciate that! I really do.

[@dr.strangelove7739]

That was a beautiful landing!!! Nothing beats the J3 on a rural grass strip.

[@TheConstitutionState]

I never realized this about flying. Why do they have to investigate every complaint? That just seems ridiculous. It's about money. It looks like they're doing more because they're doing stuff they don't need to be half the time. Which means more fines. It's all about what they can make us do, what courses, what licenses or taxes they can add to literally anything. Land of the free?

[@JOEBlalock23]

Thanks for sharing your experience, as a drone pilot myself from a photography perspective, just a beautiful shot. Unfortunately there are a lot of new technologies changing things. FAA just wants to keep the skies safe, but has gotten a lot of drone pilots radicalized “if you see something, say something” mentality.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Yeah I dont blame the FAA one bit and certainly understand the drone community’s frustration with new rules and regulations which seems like a daily thing, lol

[@Flumphinator]

Drone pilot here. Love big machine content in general too. Drone pilots get heated about rulefollowing because we don’t want to draw fire from the FAA. *Any* time someone does something stupid with a drone, it gives the government ammunition to restrict drone pilots more. The hobby is very much at risk, and people get mad when they think someone might be giving a bad image. Edit: I think that’s all really dumb and that’s a super cool shot.

[@Bananasssssssss]

You make a good point and that makes perfect sense.

[@bryans8895]

The hobby is already dead. It died once drone licenses became a thing.

[@Soniti1324]

Agreed. I remember around 2018 witnessing the wholesale rush towards overregulation by people who seem to get off on being the most obedient to the rules. "Why do you need to be at 400ft? Who needs to even be up that high??" I lost all respect for the drone community when I realized these people were falling all over themselves to give away what meager flight operations they had been approved for by the FAA.@@bryans8895

[@rsilvers129]

So raising the number of drone complaints to the FAA is the way to make the FAA not mind drones as much? The people who make these rules and laws specifically look at the number of complaints when deciding to ban drones. The person who made the complaint needs to be named and shamed.

[@JakeSloan]

I do tons of air to air work with helicopters and airplanes with my drones (DJI and my FPV drones) and I am always super cautious to post any thing from it because of people who see something and feel the need to report everything they see that they feel might be a violation of some rule. Drone police are a pain in the ass and make life a lot less fun. Thanks for the video and I always enjoy your work! If you ever make it up to Alaska let me know. It would be fun to link up and do some stuff together!

[@nyrocksme]

I would usually notice something possibly out of ordinary, but the shot looked so professional and of course with Floyd as the underscore the thought of anything like that never crossed my mind 😁

[@NighthawkCarbine]

There are a lot of folks out there that4 will complain at the drop of a hat. A neighbor works at a local FSDO and he told me you would be surprised at how many frivolous complaints they get. About 90% of the complaints are bogus.

[@FlankCobra]

So they should fine who "report" bogus complaints. Same as fake bomb threats.

[@MelanieinAction]

I was on an airliner once studying with my light on and a passenger asked if I could turn it off. I told him I was using it to read. Once we landed he asked me in a snarky attitude if I enjoyed my read and what I was reading. Told him I was reading over aircraft information and he got super excited. Then he said “I’m a pilot too, a drone pilot.” I wanted to laugh so bad. 😂😂😂

[@dronepilot260rc]

😂

[@bradleywhais7779]

While he is a pilot, it does not compare to a manned aircraft pilot. A little more liability there.

[@bidenisasnake9932]

Not according to what the FAA is handing down.@@bradleywhais7779

[@RPSchonherr]

@@bradleywhais7779 Have you ever seen the size of some UAVs? I've seen guys fly 3/4 scale warplanes. The liability is still there. If you crash one of those into a house you are going to do damage and possibly injure or kill someone. We've gotten into the habit of thinking drones are small multi-rotor aircraft. Ask Ukraine and Russia what drones are. I have a private pilot's license and fly quads and model aircraft too.

[@bradleywhais7779]

@@RPSchonherr FAA limits you to under 55lbs without a waiver. Sure that'll cause damage and maybe kill/seriously injure someone, but a plan that weighs at least 6 time that is much more dangerous, plus there is a person inside the plane.

[@writtenwordpro]

Alot of wannabes in those drone groups who are truly clueless and frankly have a dry or no sense of humor. It was CRYSTAL CLEAR you were joking in your comment. Glad you handled it well and thanks for the info in this video. Safe flying to you as well!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!'

[@TimDoscher-wj6xh]

Thanks for sharing, great to know how careful we need to be about posts!

[@kevin67k]

Thank you for sharing this. Your interaction with the FAA investigator was incredibly eye-opening. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Bananasssssssss]

My pleasure!

[@brett76544]

The funny thing is here in PA there are security companies that boast having anti drone capacity around construction sites. I know one person that had that happen to them and tried using PA law to get the person charged, but the DA said no, so they went federal. Dam shame for the poor guy with the anti-drone gun.

[@JasonPorter]

Anti-drone products are actually a significant product area in the physical security industry now. They even have hunter drones designed for air-to-air engagement, that shoot nets or sticky foam to disable other drones. Most are piloted, but they even have fully autonomous ones that can be set to defend an area. It's kind of crazy.

[@juantimer]

​@@JasonPorterit would be extremely illegal to employ such systems privately in public airspace

[@JasonPorter]

@@juantimer I mean I don't disagree with you, but there are a ton of customers for this stuff. Some are government agencies, some are municipalities, some are sporting arenas. Some are just ultra-rich people who want to defend their private ranch or multi-acre compound from invasive ultra low altitude overflight. Imagine you're a celebrity and people are flying drones outside your bedroom window trying to get 4K footage of you naked with your spouse. There are a bunch of legitimate use cases for anti-drone defense measures.

[@mctim64]

What a nightmare. Love you videos, wishing you the best.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@budowens6478]

Just found you on KZbin, thanks for sharing. People suck brother, keep on keeping on.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Absolutely!

[@jeffsears2584]

That’s bananas !

[@funkynerd_com]

Great story. I just have one minor correction. It's not "drone pilots are a different breed". It's "DJI drone owners are a different breed". They really are a petty bunch of non-pilots. lol.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Haha this is actually incredibly accurate 😂 good point.

[@LinasMuliolisC21Homestar]

Before we had LAANC, I spoke with FAA reps a few times. They were always extremely helpful and encouraging.

[@RobRoyAdventures]

Great video. Thanks for the FAA info. I lot of pilots are also drone pilots. And some of us fly hang gilders and paragliders as well

[@alex.mcintosh]

Awesome plane and that shot is epic. Honestly, what you were doing was very out of the ordinary and that’s why it’s so cool. You’re a pilot so it is par for the course for you, but very rarely would a situation like what happen for a normal drone pilot. I can totally see why it would raise some eyebrows. Glad you were able to get it straightened out without much trouble.

[@scudrunner100]

I’m sorry you had to go thru this. As a recently retired airline guy with 38yrs in the business, I can only imagine what you went thru. Like you said, petty people with vindictive personalities. Glad it all worked out. And yes...retirement is great, Lol. Enjoy your videos. Best.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Only 23 years left for me, lol. I can't wait. I'm not even sure it'll be a career that long with all the automation, drive towards single pilot etc

[@gorillaau]

​@@BananasssssssssWhen a pilot is incapacitated the plane will need another pilot. There is a joke that goes something like this. In the cockpit there will be a pilot and a dog, the pilot is there to feed and water the dog. The dog is there to ensure that the pilot doesn't touch anything he doesn't have to.

[@arlo4051]

It's the same people that will jump on their phone and call 911 without having a clue what's going on.

[@TOAJET]

Thanks for sharing. ATP with a part 107. Never thought any drone action could carry over. Good to know! Lot of Jealous Karens out there. Always call an attorney first, why we pay for the AOPA Pilot Protection. You have a nice Plane there; The Video was a really cool shot!

[@PNWroamer]

Thats pretty crazy story. People just feel its there job to control you.

[@joeamericauavfordav1096]

Joe, Great video, great Post. Thanks for sharing. There are Drone pilots out there freeking over the FAA's obvious attempt to over regulate the drone world but this may have been one of those Karen's who try and go out of their way to make Drone Pilot's lives hell because that is their hobby (They have no real life). We all get uptight when we see the obvious rule breakers going 1500 meters up into man'd airspace because we know that means more heat on those of us trying to follow the rules. It is nice to know that the FAA does follow up on all complaints, just sorry some scatter brain tried to take a shot across the bow and made you a target. People need to grow up and get a pair. If they have a problem with something you post they should have the guts to reach out to you before screaming the sky is falling. Thanks again for a great post.

[@Bananasssssssss]

Yeah I'll be honest, At first I didn't look at it from the responsible/commercial drone operators viewpoint who follow the rules and feel over regulated and then they see someone flying recklessly, it makes a lot of sense. I learned a lot during the call and was shocked to learn some of the things people were doing with drones around Philly.

[@banzaiib]

man, they have to investigate every complaint? What a job. I think you're right about the lawyer. These complaints may seem innocuous, until someone loses their career. That slip shot was amazing. Almost as amazing as the landing itself.

[@alex_rogan]

Great shot and great flying from both. Nice to see the FAA doing thier job though cause there are MANY loose canon drone pilots out there.

[@brianmoffet]

You approached the call well I think, yeah I might have called the AOPA first. I'm a PP ASEL and commercial drone pilot (though I have to admit, I did that because it was so easy) and it is way too easy for people to misinterpret a joke or off comment. I've been accused of flying unsafely (photos I posted) and I had to point out that I wasn't the pilot, I was only a passenger. You have to roll with what you can.

[@skaxman99]

Doing anything differently and confidently nowadays attracts the attention of people. There are always people who try to bring others down! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@pdalia100]

I thought the video was computer generated at first. That is a great video!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thanks!

[@SiNFPVGUAM]

Hell yeah! Nice video! Can't believe you didn't see you flying your drone next to your plane, you should have installed a light and a horn on your plane and drone... helps if you have a VO...🤭

[@dj_hannah]

Let’s start with the drone video itself: great shot, great setup and a beautiful video. It was awesome. As for the internet, yeah. It’s is chock full of idiots and I can’t believe you had to deal with this. Keep up the good work and thanks for the transparency here. Helps all us out there flying!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Thank you!

[@isaacsmith4592]

Hmm it’s almost as if we don’t have the freedom that we’re supposed to

[@truegret7778]

Beautiful video clip by the way. No need to apologize - to anyone. Although, it was big of you to be concerned about what the FAA is "required" to investigate. The world is much, much different now. When I was growing up in the '70's, and joking around and someone had a problem with the jokes, we said "f*-em if they can't take a joke". I suppose it might be of benefit to put up a text disclaimer that "no pilots, planes, or drones were injured during the recording of this video". Thanks for the PSA!

[@hotrodray6802]

Glad you had a good experience with the FAA. 😎🇺🇸