I am SEIZING the drone and GO PRO 🫨🎥🚁🤬❌️ Part 2

Part 2 of the Thames Valley Police College visit. Drone officer shows up within 1 minute of being left and accuses me of drone offences. Whether I am in the right or wrong we see how it plays out.

[@speedbird737]

Haha I have the DJI M300 drone which is better than the police!'s M30

[@DJAUDITS]

Where can we see the footage from that?

[@speedbird737]

@@DJAUDITS I will let you know when I have uploaded some footage to my channel - my m300 has legs and can carry a proper payload so I have a very bright spotlight in mine and the thermal camera with huge optical zoom - fpv camera and wide camera - on the controller it highlights moving objects one press on the screen and it can follow a moving car or person lol - I want to get the payload with laser spotlight! Basically means you can shine a spotlight in someone or and object at night but they don’t know ! Have just ordered the DJI ronin 4d with 8k sensor so will upload some nice footage!

[@perineum8685]

Get a Bush you Dogging Benders

[@DJAUDITS]

nice one. [e-mail]@@speedbird737

[@speedbird737]

@@perineum8685 oink oink 🐖

[@jackdaw3160]

He warned you because there was nothing he could do. Never heard so much blagging come out of one person

[@gazzertrn]

Proper little Billy Blagger too.

[@ianhill4585]

The amount of cop's "drone trained" who spout off about the wrong legislation, the plus 249 weight is embarrassing. Then they get rightly corrected.

[@TheCBC1984]

so much dang copslpaining. he wanted to be a star.

[@davidpimblett3573]

This is why people dislike cops .

[@G4RY1159]

When they kill or grape people that's also not cool

[@lizcollinson2692]

​@@G4RY1159this kind of abuse is how it starts.

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

@@G4RY1159 YES! God forbid a cop GRAPES someone....

[@G4RY1159]

@@GorillaCrewWarGaming If you put the real word the youtube police delete the comment

[@Endgame7]

The fuck? That cop was amazing.

[@davidpalk5010]

Love how the policeman suddenly turned from nasty cop to proud drone nerd.

[@S.Trades]

He remembered he'd be starring online!

[@cullen3624]

That officer an expert on everything except the fact that he interrupted a pilot flying an aircraft.😂😂

[@stephensilverstein629]

These thugs in uniform have totally lost the respect of the public.

[@fireoptions]

You spelt "pigs" wrong.

[@stephensilverstein629]

@@fireoptions Thank you, I stand corrected.

[@Northstar-Media]

You could not have found a better police officer. He was polite & courteous he even showed him his police drone.

[@philfyphil]

He is hardly a thug is he. Try growing up.

[@ThePlasteringpaddy]

Bro u fucked up with the take off point. School boy error. I didn't like how PC drone spoke to you considering how you spoke with the inspector Lewis in a very amicable way. Happy Christmas 🎉

[@stema4491]

I don’t think I have seen anyone so full off their own piss and importance. Bad policing.

[@davidwrigley5457]

100% agree I just hope he reads the comments What an absolute immature little boy

[@hartpa]

He was full of good advice to be fair so I'd forgive him but his initial approach was SO wrong.

[@LarsBgildThomsen]

Incredible. This guy has got bugger all to do, and I bet he was really excited: "wow, a guy with a drone - I can show how important I am"

[@joshhills1635]

His point was clearly less about his importance and more about DJ committing an offence, and flying his drone unsafely. That is clear to see. DJ was in the wrong, there is no disputing it. This channel is about promoting safe and legal drone flights. That flight was unsafe and unlawful. Taking off from a wooded area is obviously a bad idea. The drone code is very clear about having visual line of sight, DJ did not have it.

[@stableianF1oracle]

@@joshhills1635 Says PC lover boy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@adamsweetz5156]

For a police officer working within a drone unit you would think he would know it is an offence, distracting a pilot. When this was mentioned, he didn't want a bar of it and completely ignored this fundamental safety regulation. But that's what happens when you think you know it all.

[@paulakers143]

How petty is this officer.

[@fireoptions]

Pig, not officer.

[@markrichards636]

They all are

[@jermainemorrison5041]

​@@fireoptionscnut not pig

[@Goat.Herder]

Not having VLOS on a drone isn't being petty when you get a bollocking for it. The drone code is simple and clear.

[@skycat777u.k5]

VERY

[@logic1695]

what a complete fool of a policeman. literally looking to find a reason to violate your rights. trying to enforce his power. made himself look like a tyrant

[@nicotoscani1707]

when he found out he was an auditor, he reeled it back...ever so slightly whilst trying to copsplainn so he can back out without causing too much of a problem for himself

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

He looks like Norman pace.

[@zog97xy]

He's a pillock.

[@DennisGeorge-cn3zu]

he seemed ok to me

[@paddypersonal2872]

I must have watched hundreds of drone videos but this video educated me and Im sure it will make me a better pilot. Thanks to you and OUR safety instructor. I learned a lot

[@mariac1448]

That policeman is horrific. Fair play to you for keeping your cool. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate you. He made up his mind that he was going to book you

[@willeymunda]

Wonder why the police are so disliked in this country, exactly sums up the attitude of the force as a whole

[@stevedawson4928]

The police are irrelevant these days

[@MKHNitro]

NEVER EVER ANSWER POLICE QUESTIONS - It only helps them not you - you dont have to prove your innocence

[@user-sz6nb1vk6q]

I believe DJ did the right thing here by an engaging with the knob, as he’s confident in what he knows & he also knew the cop didn’t have a leg to stand on & engaging with copper this brought the whole situation down a notch. If he’d have gone down the “no comment” path, he’d have no drone now & possibly no matter how dodgy, a charge behind him!

[@user-sz6nb1vk6q]

I agree, you have to chose your battles wisely!!

[@stephensilverstein629]

This may be national buy I've seen this with the pigs in Sussex.

[@yorkshirewanderer6176]

@user-sz6nb1vk6q If he wanted to engage he did it wrong by constantly saying yes and admitting guilt on camera even if he didn't mean it.

[@michaelbutters5650]

All he wanted was his Details, he was sent down by the big knob in charge. Yeah yeah there's the museum you can send up your drone ( I have no problem with that ) down at the bottom where you came in . Knowing that he didn't want it flying over at all but legally couldn't stop it . So got his partner in crime to go down and make up a reason to stop him . Ask soon as he got out of that crap of a car he wanted to know if he had line of sight . Now legally that drone was up vertical DJ hasn't had time to fly it because he turned up . From where it was he had a clear view of its position. Also that cop who was so concerned about safety, insisted on talking to a drone pilot while in charge of an aircraft. That in itself is a BREACH OF C.A.A regulations. That cop like they do so many time ", fitted DJ up " took down his personal details under a lie and threats of his equipment being Confiscated. I would seek legal advice on this outrageous act by Thames corrupt police in action.

[@markjaywest]

The officer commited an offence by interfering with a pilot during flight.

[@MickyMonteCarlo]

He had a patronising manor initially but gave this guy a lot of time in the end. Actually thought he was very kind showing him his drone and going into so much detail.

[@MickyMonteCarlo]

Wouldn’t be surprised if these two end up hanging out

[@goldeneddie]

The manipulative copper turned all friendly because he'd got the personal details he wanted via the Operator I.D.. It's very naïve to imagine that someone who immediately accuses you of a crime with no proof, threatens to arrest you and seize your drone is actually 'kind' - and we all know now the Inspector Lewis must have called him, so Lewis was also full of fake friendliness. Very very annoying interaction knowing that this guy, who did nothing wrong, now has his name tagged as being in the wrong - no jury, no judge, no proof - just a baseless accusation from that bully boy, and now his drone I.D. is tagged forever. So 'kind'? Not one bit!

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Like animals and machines, some people drone too, that cop's voice sounded dull and tedious, and that also is called a drone! 🤔

[@Fred-kk8tj]

This police constable needs reporting to the CAA for interrupting a drone pilot mid flight.

[@Northstar-Media]

You need reporting to OFCOM for malicious communications 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrishartley1210]

@@Northstar-Media If you think that's right, why don't YOU do it?

[@Northstar-Media]

@chrishartley1210 I'm not as petty as you lot on here going on with yourself. Cop was polite tbf

[@mivecsi]

He certainly knows how to 'drone' on 🤦‍♂️

[@garrystedman4093]

You and me learn something every day. Cop was fair to middling. Keep safe when flying.

[@MrRoyum]

All retaliation, I hope that very many auditors now turn up and show these tyrants who is in the right! The inspector much like Blakey from On the Buses is a jobsworth not worthy of anyone’s respect!

[@stetomlinson3146]

Then they’ll lose in the longer term. They start, as this guy did, hand out notifications and the next time someone gets into conflict, they start arresting and impounding drones. The CAA are having a look at all the regs. There is a consultation going on. The police and businesses will be getting involved. The rules will change for sure.

[@MrRoyum]

Then the police will lose on lots of fronts as they seek public camera footage when they need help, but don’t want themselves or their vehicles to be filmed.

[@stetomlinson3146]

@@MrRoyum They seek dash cam or doorbell footage, very rarely, if at all drone and auditor footage. I think they’ll be fine.

[@MrRoyum]

@@stetomlinson3146 if the crime is serious they seek all footage.

[@darrylrichardson7940]

And drone manufacturers will then produce stuff (probably all ready have) to meet the new requirements/laws. the drone market is worth millions around the world at £750 a unit do you think they would just stop production all together.@@stetomlinson3146

[@leethomas1709]

Fair play to this PC, he took the time to educate and engage in a sensible conversation with you.

[@rossdenver3761]

That cop is exactly the reason people hate the police. Aggressive, unprofessional, rude, and a bully! Police like him put other police officers safety at risk!

[@pyracantha5548]

He CANNOT say what you could or could not see while he was driving up to you. He CANNOT distract you and then tell you that you have not got line of sight. As soon as he distracts you HE has committed an offence.

[@noelward8047]

The PC went off half-cocked. He recovered well and we all learned something to be fair.

[@davecarter2508]

@@noelward8047he learnt nothing, pig ignorance doesnt die it just wants revenge.

[@andrewbranford2032]

Pc jobs worth

[@baltvdb]

Well said.@@davecarter2508

[@DMC888]

The PC had no idea where the drone was, so his opinion on VLOS was formed without any evidence. Then he said DJE had no VLOS as he saw him looking at his screen. He lost the argument right there. 🤦‍♂️ It’s hard to believe he does this professionally.

[@erinrosehallett]

Makes you feel so safe, that these are the types of people protecting us, and they always wonder why nobody respects the police anymore

[@jimboyturd]

to be fair, that drone could have hit a tree - better to be safe than sorry.

[@Jkk55]

Major ego trip he had!

[@eddieruddock7014]

​@@jimboyturdYou know nothing about drones then yeah?

[@NotsaeEgavas]

​@@eddieruddock7014you know nothing about sarcasm and jokes then, yeah?

[@jimboyturd]

@@eddieruddock7014 I know next to nothing about drones, that doesn't stop me making a joke about them hitting a tree though.

[@dalepowell5368]

Drone cop knew his stuff, you got off with that one. Every day is a school day! ;-)

[@joshhills1635]

Absolutely agree. So many people here saying the police officer was rude, or that he was wrong. The reality is DJ committed an offence, flew his drone unsafely, and got called out on it. The police officer even gave him a break by not seizing his equipment. They both handled it well

[@MP-qj8mr]

Thought this cop was ace tbf, very knowledgeable and interesting.

[@paulotheman8734]

A big thanks to all cops involved for giving us a great show, not letting this interaction going to waste.

[@martinriley106]

He’s trying to lecture you, You don’t want to lose it… do you? You’d be upset to lose it… wouldn’t you? Threatening behaviour is not smart, he’s trying to intimidate you. In other words, I’m the boss and I’m going to make sure you know it, I’m God and you will worship me.

[@lozziel9662]

yep, complete power trip

[@HeartNDagger18]

He will get what’s coming to him.

[@littleoldmejustme542]

Biggest and WORST offence being caused here is the officer distracting the drone pilot

[@christaylor3549]

that policeman is well up to date with all the new drone laws. very interesting approach.

[@gonzogorilla2578]

He's checked the rules and was using VLS to get your details and confiscate your drone. His number 1 goal was to stop you flying no matter what happens. We are now living in the age of pre crime. Usual cop attitude of empowerment. What a tyrant. When driving does he only look at the road and not using his mirrors or side windows? What a right prat.

[@darrylrichardson7940]

he was obviously watching dje flying his drone whilst at the wheel of the vehicle, if it was me or you watching the pig flying the drone we would be accused of driving with out due care and attention.

[@patrickdaly2121]

You can always tell when a cop is lying. Their lips are moving.

[@alansmith7192]

Objection your honour,. The witness's lips are moving.

[@neillaw6249]

Even worse when its a WPC both sets move🤣

[@DenBlackburn]

Yes, this is so true, a few years ago I had trouble with a copper just because he was a lying b`sard, he was sacked not so long ago, it put a smile on my face.

[@paulhemingway9149]

I don’t know why you’re all knocking the Cop. He was brilliant and helpful.👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevelavelle2597]

Oh dear immediate epic fail of the rights.. You don't read someone their rights unless you have arrested them. Go back to Police school

[@MartinWhitefoot]

That's completely incorrect, you caution someone as soon as you suspect they may have committed an offence. This protects the individuals rights and is correct practice.

[@paullisle9589]

The only reason he pulled up was because he thought he'd play "I've got bigger and better toys than you" you could almost see the delight He got from telling you you could have your equipment taken off you. What a waste of public spend to have this dolt play out an ego trip. Condescending in manner. He probably played it out later in some 007 style dream. We need rid of this style of mis-policing.

[@lint8391]

He pulled him up to get ID via backdoor method. By looking up the drone registration database.

[@skycat777u.k5]

It was his 007 dream 😆haha funny👍

[@stuinweymouth]

Again. All to identify you. What a joke! Authoritarian Britain. File complaint as its a violation of S26 malfeasance

[@philiptaylor6911]

Thanks for posting this video I have been flying drones for over a year now and watched many videos but yours is the first that ihave seen were someone has had a encounter with a officer from the drone division it has been a education on what to do and not . I found that if you put some luminous strips on your mini 3 pro it really helps with you visually line of sight . Have fun with your new purchase !

[@drazi5201]

be careful if you use a drone under 250 and those strip dont make it 1gram over xD

[@philiptaylor6911]

@@drazi5201 yeah good point drazi I purchased a kit to cover the hole drone but it took my drone over the 250g so I cut them down quite a lot and still made it under the 250g actually 249.6g so all good and it does make it easier to spot although I think with such a small drone these VLOS rule is hard to achieve sometimes.

[@drazi5201]

@@philiptaylor6911 Good. 0.4g to go is just perfect xD Yes these small ones on a gray day, can be hard to spot if you dont know exaclty where they are.

[@mrbillhicks]

That copper at the beginning is a shining example why the public have very little faith in the police

[@Shadowbannedagainyy.22]

I feel less threat from terrorism than I do from this authority.

[@JohnDoe-yv6qw]

I read once how rich private yacht owners complained about drones peeking at what they were doing on their yachts away from prying eyes. today a policeman is working off his salary by terrorising a defenceless drone pilot instead of fighting crime on the streets of london.

[@marksapollo]

Actually it iS illegal to to fly a drone and look into private places, and that would include privately owned yachts. Company premises are different, a home or somewhere you live or holiday in is different, shows how much you know. You obviously think someone with a drone looking into your home is fine…. Test was made illegal soon after drones with cameras became popular.

[@josh_bfc_2769]

Very condescending public servant. Probably still lives at home.

[@user-dz5hv3sx5s]

I think the copper was very reasonable and explained the law well

[@davinci3919]

This video is a fine example of where the corruption start in the police force.

[@bobmirdiff2043]

And Thames Valley are second only to the Met!

[@ThepPixel]

But hes not corrupt, he knows the law and pinned DJ on it. Ultimately that is only fair.

[@pmarmify]

I would tell the cop PROVE YOU COULD NOT SEE IT & that he is NOT an optician so cant prove what you could see. His case is very weak legally

[@DMC888]

If they manage to get this in front of a magistrate they don’t need any evidence. It’s just the opinion of one plonker verified by another plonker.

[@williamharrod6686]

As soon as he asked you to point out your drone, and you couldn't. You didn't have a leg to stand on and you knew it, which is why you weren't confrontational. When the officer said you and he both know you didn't have line of sight, you didn't contest it. Because you knew he was right. Officer was pretty helpful and fair. Went out of his way to show you his equipment and provide advice that you clearly needed. I'd say this officer did a pretty decent job to be fair.

[@bradleykreider3358]

Just because you can't point it out doesn't mean you lost visual line of sight. Being hard to find above you is different than not having a direct visual line of sight. When he said, "look here i am on the camera" he easily proved that there is a visual line of sight. How can he be in VLOS of the drone with out the opposite being true as well?

[@MadDog_Rules]

Did we just watch the same video? Because he pointed out that the drone had line of sight to where he was standing. So clearly there was line of sight. Also it's unfair to claim he didn't know at that exact time, where the drone was, considering as a pilot of a drone, he was approached by a police officer who was engaging with him. And there is no way the officer knew he did not have line of sight, he approached in his car, are you saying the officer has the eyes of an eagle?

[@colinellison762]

My drone is considerably bigger than yows! Lol, he used every valid or invalid excuse in the book just to get your details. well done DJ for keeping so calm and composed, even under duress!.

[@carl90210]

Shocking to see police distract a pilot in charge of an aircraft in that manner. Much more training needed in that college!

[@billa381]

@@raulnunezzzhe engaged him whilst his was piloting a drone (small aircraft) he did offence. Read the drone rules

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@raulnunezzzYes we have found THE BOOTLICKER 😂

[@black5f]

Pilot?

[@TMA_Droning]

There’s no law that states you can’t engage or distract a drone flyer mid flight

[@A2Z1Two3]

@@TMA_Droning Perhaps not , but an officer surely cannot be allowed to knowingly distract a flyer with the express purpose of criminalising that same for being distracted whilst flying ? That certainly seemed to be Inspector Lewis’s intention when he sent his toy boy down there .

[@godsgod1677]

That cop was clearly struggling from the start. He couldn't even recall back a few seconds, then admitted he struggles to understand what line of sight is. He thought that looking at the screen meant he'd lost line of sight. The cop broke the law by distracting a drone pilot. There was no reason for the cop to get the drone landed and that could cost them in court if DJE wanted to press them.

[@TMA_Droning]

There is NO law that states pilots can’t be distracted or spoken to while flying 🤦‍♂️

[@godsgod1677]

​ @TMA_Droning It is according to the CAA website and it's even part of the test.

[@TMA_Droning]

@@godsgod1677 no it’s not if you have a link I’m happy to be proven wrong but I’ve done the test and was never asked anything like that, it’s up to the pilot to put the drone in a safe place or to land before engaging otherwise you could be flying in a NFZ and the police wouldn’t be able to stop you until you land 🤦‍♂️

[@godsgod1677]

@@TMA_Droning KZbin might not accept links so type "CAA" or "drone services survey" and query "is it illegal to interrupt a drone operator", or type it into the Google search bar. Did you mange to find it out from that information?

[@TrumperVex]

Busted! Finally a cop or "security" person that actually grokked the Line of Sight requirement! First one I have ever seen. TRied hard to nail you too.

[@runfatboyrun3]

What a melt of an officer

[@vikkiburr5984]

So cop comes out to enforce law, then don't apply law, but just wants you to be involved in a boot-licking circle-jerk!....LOL

[@skycat777u.k5]

'circle jerk' 😆🤭

[@pseud420]

That was a surprisingly alarming beginning, but in staying calm you turned this into a positive experience with a positive outcome. I actually started to like him towards the end, but when you remember how he instigated the conversation it's conflicting!

[@short52gaming]

Comments are a bit sad really, copper clearly has knowledge and is willing to talk about it and obviously enjoys it as a hobby as well, rather than just talking back and causing hassle just say sorry and move on 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Mr_northern_fox]

He didnt take the drone because he KNEW he had nothing. His entire attertude was all for NOTHING. The fact he TRIED is alarming.

[@lint8391]

It was a backdoor way to get his ID. Via the drone reg number. It was also intimidation to discourage drone flying above their precious premises.

[@Chunky246]

@@lint8391 The premises owned by the tax payer...

[@dave4803]

I guess he his kid won't be getting that drone for Christmas.

[@RedCraig]

“Attertude” 😂😂 No wonder people think lens lickers are thick as mince.

[@Chunky246]

@@RedCraig Just a typo calm down....

[@martinriley106]

The new CAA rules require you to have line of sight at all times. How that officer could tell whether you could see it or not is mind boggling to comprehend. He must have the 3rd eye? The ability to have the all seeing eye and see what you see! I’m not sure how he is going to prove this, drone flyer or not.

[@daveurquhart477]

He said he would use the video to establish if it was in line of sight but how does he know where the operator was standing? I think if this went to court it would be a nighmare to prove. He also said his eyes were down, Im not sure that having it in line of sight means you have to watch it 100% of the time.

[@lastxp]

Visual line of sight? Just take some binoculars with you.

[@Davetouring]

@@lastxpwithout aids I believe. Also you’re supposed to know the orientation of the drone without looking at FPV which this auditor admitted he used the FPV for - luckily the officer didn’t pick up on that.

[@alangknowles]

HE is committing the offence in interfering with a pilot in flight.

[@Chilternflyer]

I'm glad that you learned something positive from this (even though it may have felt negative at the time). I've read some of the comments posted on this video and they made me realise why we now having Network Remote ID imposed on us by the CAA.

[@BuzzardGaming83]

Clearly the senior officers in part 1 told them about the drone being taken off and they sent officer 6316 to try and stitch you up saying you didnt have line of sight. He came across with a bully attitude and seems like a right knob. They clearly wanted your details and abused there powers to obtain it

[@goldeneddie]

Spot on summary!

[@michaelhibbert4393]

If he was the expert….he wouldn’t have interfered with you while you were flying

[@danielweston8077]

Please explain why not... ..and please don't quote the lies about ANO240 and disturbing a pilot

[@nasnema]

That was your best and most instructive video by far to date. You need a spotter in truth. The guy was right: you can't tell which way the drone is facing at the legal limits. From the drone we couldn't see which way you were facing.

[@ianlulham]

Enjoying your videos but how do you get voice on the drone footage?

[@Mr_northern_fox]

Visual line of sight doesn't mean constant line of sight. The police officer clearly had attertude showing he wasn't policing on policy but his own emotions. And he was the one who committed the offence. He needs his drone licence and training revised. Please take further action.

[@JayWilcox-vv3ou]

visual line of sight does mean constant line of sight, you need to keep it within full sight, so the pilot can control the full flight path unaided, also by the pilot not knowing which way round the drone was facing (by looking at his screen and yawing the drone shows that he didnt know this), Users just look at the screen with no idea of where the drone actually is what is exept if you are using the floow me more on some drones or FPV in controlled sterile settings

[@ukwhitewitch]

"Attitude "

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Constant sight IS a requirement

[@JayWilcox-vv3ou]

@@thetruth9210 how do I find out the windspead when I am flying a helicopter or plane, or how do I know how high I am when I'm flying? By looking at it and and what I feel, i dont have telemetry, if you where at 400ft you wouldn't be able to see it I fly big helis and that's a dot in the sky at 400ft, the fact you have to ask those questions shows you shouldn't be flying. I have been flying aircraft for 20 years and then drones come along and everyone is a expert, what happens if the screen freezes or goes off, how are you going to land or know where it is, or wind blows over trees and hits a kid , you don't know what your talking about, there is a lot of people that hope drones like this get banned because they are making it harder for everyone

[@RedshiftOTF]

@@thetruth9210 Exactly. If you had to constantly look at the drone, that would make a visual display from a phone or a remote with a built in screen illegal to use if you ever looked at it. How would people be able to frame a shot using a video link? It doesn't seem to make sense what the officer is saying here.

[@AberdeenshireBeasties]

If I was a cynical person I would suggest that this was bound to happen the seconds you refused to give up your ID, he even admits that it was linked given he knew you were offered a tour.

[@alexmcmeekin2658]

I think you're right there, I reckon a lot of police officers get used to people blithely giving their ID upon request and lose sight of the rules under which they can legally require them. Then upon being challenged they take personal offence and get annoyed, then the usual stuff follows etc.

[@BDX55]

I’m astounded at the ignorance of some people on here, saying the officer is committing an offence by interrupting the drone pilot. No he isn’t. It is perfectly acceptable for somebody to talk to you while you are flying a drone, it is up to you as the pilot to keep control of the drone and, if necessary, ask them to wait while you put it in a safe position or, better still, land it. Also, by law, if a police officer suspects an offence has been committed he or she can require you to land the drone and give details of both the Operator ID and the Flyer ID. He obviously did suspect an offence had been committed: flying the drone without having Visual Line of Sight. Would you expect an officer to turn a blind eye if you went through a red light?

[@andypandy955]

The police officer is committing an offense straight up. How can he look at a drone when he is being harassed constantly by the police officer.

[@ameliagfawkes512]

"You don't wanna lose it, do you?" "It would really hurt you if I seized it, wouldn't it." That guy is a nasty piece of work. He just can't help himself. I think his favourite part of his job is being every so slightly threatening, knowing that, most of the time, he can have his massive ego stroked. The power it must give him to know another dangerous mini-drone flyer has been "sorted out". I, personally, am not fond of the ability of drones to fly over private property and "snoop", but I'm less fond of the attitude of some plods in these videos.

[@boxlabs]

I reckon when he licked his boot a little he came right down and sounded a decent guy

[@kentcyclist]

Narcissistic

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Yes. He needs help. Controlling and coercive behaviour. Sack him.

[@confounded_feline]

"It would really hurt you if i coercively extracted money from you wouldnt it?"

[@huffers3111]

I couldn't agree more. I generally take a pretty dim view of auditors and their aggro-for-clicks approach to this stuff, but there's no way I'd have put up with that sort of patronising drivel. The guy would - politely and without swearing - been told off, and I'd certainly not engaged him in conversation. And shake the guy's hand... Christ. No.

[@5grasmere]

He is 100% only trying to scare you with his ‘authority’, you have done nothing wrong. This cop does not truly understand what VLOS is, you don’t have to KEEP looking at it!! Plus you MUST challenge him as a “drone expert” that HE distracted you as a pilot whilst you were in control of a drone in flight.

[@sorkmine]

Ofcourse one does not have to keep looking at it. Otherwise you could not blink.

[@classicraceruk1337]

I totally agree with your distraction point. He knew it as well.

[@kaliman1472]

If you constantly look at the drone , what the Hell is the point of a screen. 🙈 Dum copper! 😵‍💫

[@fordcapri6288]

According to Geeksvania (a drone channel) the police have been making a lot of arrests/seizures of drones just recently, particularly about the use of 3rd party apps to extend flight distance etc.

[@tumble927]

Ive been watching a lot of USA vids of people impersonating a police officer and getting caught. He reminded me a bit of one of them. lol. They call some of it 'Stolen Valor' over there. Actually, only joking. He is genuine. A bit full of himself though. The ticking off. The way he said that he knows you were out of line of sight. He is probably right, as most users are out of sight at some point, but him stopping you was a bit suspect. To be fair, after the initial bit, he did seem ok though. Or nearly ok. or at least not a right bstrd. lol

[@catwalk1958]

Makes a big change to actually watch auditer that is polite and reasonable. Enjoyed watching your video.

[@mikef3324]

First thing you did wrong, was speak to him after he read you your rights. Next time "I invoke my right to silence"

[@jackasnacks]

Once someone distracts you it is incredibly difficult to point out your drone if its above 50 meters. You can lose it briefly just from scratching your nose never mind an officer questioning you. He has visual line of sight meaning he can locate it if he gave him a moment to spot it. Nothing was obstructing his view. This officer bullied the man by forcing him to answer immediately even after knowing he distracted a drone operator. Very unprofessional and well done for capturing it on camera so he can learn from his mistakes today.

[@martinda7446]

Fair assessment.

[@Chunky246]

Did the plod(nker) announce he was recording? Also you can't disturb someone flying a drone, have to wait until they land. He looks a right angry little man.

[@DJEMEDIA]

Yes he did

[@lint8391]

@@MrAndrewFarrow Only of they have REASONABLE GROUNDS that an offence has, is or will be committed. The tyrant did NOT have reasonable grounds. All he had was bluff and bluster that DJE didn't have line of sight to the drone - without any actual objective evidence that that was the case.

[@GMT439]

@@DJEMEDIA The entire video is scripted & staged and you are working with the Police and also advertising DJ audits who is another agent pushing the same agendas. Any video footage of you in the Cells or custody suite?? Er NO! Because it's all FAKE.

[@BDX55]

Yes you can disturb someone flying a drone.

[@shh_you_are_wrong]

First copper is a smug, arrogant, troublemaker, determined to create an issue out of nothing. Not fit to wear the uniform, and the bar is already pretty low.

[@peterhrick6789]

Just more and more lies from that cop, disgusting behaviour, no wonder they’ve lost all respect.

[@qwanathomas735]

It's unbelievable that our tax is being wasted on fuel vehicles and wages for these ridiculous people.

[@Rabmac1UK]

I do remember when Police were Respected, they were better days than now. As Kids we were taught 'The Police are your Friends. And They Were. Then the Loonies took charge, Officers (akin to military officers) straight out of College with a shiny degree and Zero Life Experience. Then those 'experts' took police off the streets and hid them in cars, never meeting the Public in a friendly fashion. Then close the Police stations so nobody has either local knowledge or is known by locals. = DISASTER

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Z0gbots.🤨

[@WideOldDan]

​@@Rabmac1UK I don't believe police were ever 100% good. Maybe they've gotten worse or maybe we're just more aware of how bad they are. Obviously not all bad either but Impossible for anyone to know how bad or good they are.

[@tubemob]

Tosser cop. He asked if you made money from the flight, but then didn't bother asking if you had third-party insurance, he just launched straight into "you've committed another offence".

[@TheSadButMadLad]

DJE does't make money from the flight. He makes money from his KZbin channel.

[@davyjones1511]

All Do-nuts are tossers, not just this one.

[@danielweston8077]

@@TheSadButMadLad So he is acquiring the images for financial gain. Filming commercially

[@TheSadButMadLad]

@@danielweston8077 Nope. Commercial gain is where you are paid under contract to create content. Legally it's defined as the promotion of a product or service. KZbinrs are all paid for the adverts shown on the channel. Not for the individual videos. That the adverts appear on videos doesn't mean that the advertiser commissioned the video. KZbin doesn't pay for the individual videos to be made either. A KZbinr can run their content creation as a business or just do it as hobby or sideline. It just depends on how much they make. Even if they are pretty successful and make a lot of money they don't have to set up as a limited company. They just have to pay taxes. Setting up as a company can lower the amount of tax paid.

[@danielweston8077]

@@TheSadButMadLad The ability to slap privacy complaints rather undermines your arguments

[@petertaylor9384]

The Police offer is actually right. If you look at the rules for drone flying it clearly says if you are flying with a held hand device that has a view screen and looking at the screen you must have a spotter (another person to maintain line of sight) and that also applies to sub 250g drones.

[@DJEMEDIA]

Absolute garbage.

[@PrincessAngelaUK]

He loved seeing you 😂 totally boosted his ego, you and your charm 😂✌🏻

[@julianday7223]

The minute he showed you 'his' drone, it was simply oneupmanship, he was showing off, it was not policing, it was 'look at how great I am compared to you'.

[@darrylrichardson7940]

yes his drone was bigger because it was paid for by the taxpayers along with his time and his uniform the only thing the cop paid for was the defaced union flag

[@colinpryor4290]

Another clue to how far Police have sunk.

[@michaelbutters5650]

Just goes to prove NEVER TRUST POLICE NEVER .

[@miquelmarti6537]

what a clear example of bad policing. Brilliant!

[@paulrprichard]

Did your go pro footage show the drone leaving your line of sight?

[@thefoxhat6163]

I'm putting in a complaint to CAA. The cop knows it's an offence to deliberately distract a drone pilot. He was sent by another piggy to abuse DJE for details after he declined.

[@nicotoscani1707]

with amount of complaints nobby will get, he will think twice about doing this to someone else unless he's a serial offending sociopath

[@davenz000]

@@nicotoscani1707 So 5 complaints?

[@TMA_Droning]

There’s no law that states you can’t engage with drone pilots while flying, don’t know where you are all getting that false information from as it’s certainly not on the CAA website

[@nicotoscani1707]

@@davenz000 i was thinking about 10

[@nicotoscani1707]

@@TMA_Droning but he's distracting a pilot.. is that safe?

[@Aloh-od3ef]

10:53 ‘That will be seized, you will never get it back’ That is a clear admission that he intended to take your property. Keep your property. With the intention to depriving you of your property. That would be a malicious seizure of your property. More than enough for a lawsuit 😉

[@bobmirdiff2043]

In simple terms it is defined as Theft!

[@paulrprichard]

How many videos have you posted of you flying a drone and without having the drone go out of your line of sight?

[@rob20452]

A fair cop 👍

[@MiniMicroMan1]

He looked really disappointed when he realised that you had not fitted heavier batteries to make it overweight. After he asked you about the insurance I felt sure he was going to ask if it was taxed and MOTed 🤣🤣🤣

[@skycat777u.k5]

Taxed & mot'd ikr!😁

[@danielweston8077]

He is acquiring footage that will be published for financial gain, and therefor acting in a commercial capacity. Checking registration and insurance of a commercial operator is perfectly aceptable

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

You don't need insurance to be a commercial operator.

[@susand9296]

I could be wrong but I have a nagging feeling the drone 'expert' was just being vindictive after you deigned to show up at the training college.

[@nickmatthews275]

You forgot to add "on private land..."

[@Cmdr_Dave_Brown]

Fantastic show from the police drone unit. Think he handled the situation really well. Advised the flyer of the regulations and could have pushed things further but showed due diligence and actually engaged with the flyer.

[@darrenwilson8042]

Despite the negative comments kudos to this cop who did a top job of explaining everything. Knew his stuff and was happy to be nonconfrontational and set his case out

[@snowflakemelter1172]

I never thought i would see this kind of serious crime being committed, just thinking about someone temporarily losing sight of a plastic toy makes me shudder, imagine if a Squirrel was upset or the drone crashed and broke a twig !

[@DMC888]

I heard he’d been seen chasing a flock of geese shouting something about overflying a crowd.

[@dean6816]

Typical PiG. No crime so he created one!!!

[@dr_dr]

Everything about the demeanor and attitude of that copper says he's an absolute cnut. This is all about intimidation and creating their own version of the law. You shoukc have shouted at him repeatedly "I had VLOS at all times, prove otherwise".

[@joshhills1635]

everyone slagging off the officer but actually he did an amazing job. It's made very clear when you take the test for an operators ID that the drone MUST be within visual line of sight at ALL TIMES. He DID commit an offense, he WAS in the wrong. Handled well by both parties. The channel is about flying drones legally and safely, and yet when he breaks the law people seem to side with him anyway. Makes me wonder why people really watch these videos.

[@trudij6842]

What an absolute bell end copper. Clearly got bullied at school and is on a power trip. Bless him 😂

[@dongee1664]

9:26 Beware of the copper who approaches in a friendly manner, they turn to slimy gits without fail. What an unpleasant specimen this copper is and I suspect that nobody has anything to do with him in his normal life.

[@Marks-Garage]

The way he talks to him at that point is downright disrespectful. The copper is not a teacher educating a primary school student. I'm a pretty calm person but I would be put out by that attitude

[@Mr_DATA828]

Lol 😂

[@woods19364]

This is a warning to other drone users, these arseholes will try anything to stop you, to obtain your details, this site requires an audit by like minded to support him, flood them with auditors.

[@Sierra8916]

BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) BVLOS, also known as Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS), allows you to operate the UAV while it is not in your line of sight and there is no visual observer. To control the drone securely, you rely on communication and sensing tools and technology such as the Remote Pilot Station (RPS) or Ground Control Station (GCS). For example, you can use BVLOS to fly a drone and conduct inspections or aerial surveys of land or bodies of water. But, you must obtain A Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada. on a case-by-case basis.

[@jamiemurray2785]

Yep he’s just making up crap ,typical lying cop

[@paulotheman8734]

Cop pretends to be friendly by not seizing the drone, but he got his details, the drone details, fished for the lack of insurance, reiterate that all will be kept in the system for the future. It was the old "you're doing something we don't want, show me your id".

[@ThunderChunky101]

The whole reason he's there is because they wanted his ID - he refused it on the last video. So this guy was sent to retrieve it. They see it as a special kind of superpower. They want to put it into their database so that they can fish. I would never give them my details. Ever. They'd have to arrest me and then I'd refuse to speak *at all* until I had a legal representative. Then sue them for false arrest.

[@keldan86]

Does that happen a lot in the UK? Was I just lucky visiting from Germany when I flew my drone around? :D I've met a lot of people while flying around but none had the 'I shall call the cops on this guy'-vibe

[@ConcernedCitizenCa]

Earning the hate one interaction at a time!

[@martinriley106]

This sounds like a complete stitch up all because of the new CAA regulations. This officer has already committed an offence by distracting a drone pilot from focusing on his drone. Over zealous officer trying to be smart.

[@ef7480]

What 'new' regulatuions? It's still in consultation...

[@pdtech4524]

​@@ef7480They change them every couple of weeks now! The 'consultation' is a stitch up, they already know all the regs they're going to make tighter. They just have to 'go through the motions' of consulting us, like they even listen lol the response just gets ignored and deleted.

[@HoratioChinn]

As with other 'auditors' who fly drones you seem to ignore the wording of the ANO216. "240. A person must not recklessly or negligently act in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft, or any person in an aircraft. & 241. A person must not recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property". A police officer walking up to a drone pilot and asking them what they are doing is not 'reckless' or 'negligent', therefore they have not comitted and offence as these auditors continually spout out.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Totally agree

[@thehoodfab1]

​@HoratioChinn They are if they continue to cause a distraction. Which so full of himself, PC fool clearly did.