Ranger Tries to stop me Flying My Drone Over Loch Doon

My first slightly negative encounter while flying a drone. Here's how to politely let someone know that you're not going to be bullied by anyone, regardless of whether it is Police, a Ranger or any other Karen who is trying to stop you from flying your drone, especially if a ranger tries to stop you flying your drone over Loch Doon
This Ranger seems like a nice big fella, but it's not good form to approach someone while they are flying and for your first words to be "Whit ye daein?" And then to follow that up with; "No drones!" No point in me being rude to the guy, so I just laughed and carried on doing what I was doing :)
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[@WindsweptRobert]

Here's a follow up to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2mYhJueotF7p6c

[@farmbogor]

"Can I see your driving license?" - One of the all-time great comebacks. Great to see you standing up for yourself.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you. Neither of us were expecting me to say that! ;)

[@thenewcamelot8873]

He is a ranger and responsible for protecting the animals and enviroment and making sure Drones are operated within the law so he has a right to ask for it whereas this guy is not responsible for driving laws whatsoever.

[@AdamRoth]

@@thenewcamelot8873 A male Karen appears. LOL. It's funny how these Karen's have no idea what the law is, and the create all these imaginary rights that people have.

[@thenewcamelot8873]

time for your booster convid shot @@AdamRoth

[@AdamRoth]

Bro, how can you be on the same page as me with convid, but write comments like you did, and give special powers to these toy cops? @@thenewcamelot8873

[@LourdesEllisRegan]

That was the most violent non violence I have ever witnessed from 2 Scottish men 😂

[@loadapish]

Cameras have changed everything. We all have to behave ourselves now

[@4000YearsAhead]

"that's a nice attitude" Says the grown child who didn't respond to the "how are ya" not 30 seconds before lol. God bless those who speak their mind.

[@olivierdamiron7279]

Brilliant, well handled. I love how he left because he knew he had met his match... That was perfect.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I think he could see he was going to get nowhere with this curmudgeonly auld Scot ;)

[@johhny711]

Naa , the guy just did understand the impact of a drone on the Ospreys nest , with Ospreys they are easily disturbed , or he did understand and didn't give a flying Duck.

[@nicholascrocker4329]

Couldn’t have dealt with the situation better myself. I’m always amazed at the ignorance of people who should know better. The request to see his driving licence was priceless.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I just thought; 'Quid Pro Quo. you show me yours and I'll show you mine.' LOL

[@oflaherty903]

Arrogance is a better word for most of them although they are all ignorant

[@zuluwarrior1648]

Mind you matey somebody in Alice springs Australia tried this what you're doing and one of our eastern browns snakes accidentally bit him.Tut tut the poor sod didn't get the anti venom in time.Apparently it's a natural hazard you have to face over here matey TTFN.

[@jeremyboyce1537]

Hahaaaa , you are so right !

[@epicglobe]

Most people don’t have a clue of what you can do or can’t .. They just want to interfere . You handled this so great! Nice tip with the driver license 😁😁

[@oldb-1kenobi]

Some people spend so much time trying to mind someone else's business. Very well handled.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Ben :)

[@AA-69]

Yeah... I've always said theres two types of tosser.... One who stick his nose in where its none of his business... And the other type who doesn't stick his nose in when he SHOULD !.... And they're usually the same person !!!!.. I had a neighbour years ago who stick his in everything, but when a young girl was attacked outside his house he stayed behind the curtains !!!

[@thenewcamelot8873]

It's his job to protect the envirment and uplhold the laws there he is a ranger fFS

[@simonchurch.]

How true is that :)

[@user-od7ii6pc1x]

the gentleman just explained he is no where near the ospreys nest ok !!!!!! @@thenewcamelot8873

[@_indrid_cold_]

Fantastic example of “Quo Warranto”. The “I’m doing great, thank you!” In response to the “Whit ur ye dain?” Was wonderful.

[@hihatjas9477]

No matter how old you get we still have to deal with people like this.

[@m3chanist]

Even a small amount of authority seems to have a terrible effect on some people, especially when you call their bluff. Masterfully handled, top work.

[@WindsweptRobert]

The world is becoming weird. When I was a kid, no-one bothered anyone about playing out in the countryside

[@grimfpv292]

@@WindsweptRobert It is really weird. People been flying RC models for a centurey without serious incidents. Now they suddently worried obout it?

[@gordonmculloch4904]

@@WindsweptRobert very true. Everyone wants to control. It’s pure madness.

[@grimfpv292]

@@liamprincetech Exactly. It's about curbing citizen journalism.

[@BoxLaneProductions]

Yeah just before things kicked off the councils got more money and power than ever if you're wondering how they kept so many in authority onboard

[@jjs3287]

I am passive by nature and so sadly am a magnet for people like this. I admire the way you handled that, confidence is king in these situations.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I have only had this one incident in nearly 2 years of flying drones.

[@Fomites]

I'm not passive but I certainly don't look to make trouble and I still get accosted by miserables all the time. Not from flying drones (I haven't started yet - but that will definitely attract the miscreants lol) but from almost everything else. If I go a day without some tool wanting to give me orders then I've been doing something wrong lol.

[@tonypaddler]

​@@Fomites you and I must share genetics 😂, I am constantly approached by idiots trying to make MY business THEIRS. it never ends well for them...

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I’m with you there. But just standing your ground isn’t a bad thing. Would have totally ruined my enjoyment though.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

@@Fomites😂Where are going wrong?😂

[@CB-ft8zw]

I like your chilled mannerisms. When you asked to see his driving licence he was stumped! Haahah

[@tcoo1999]

Love how he has a bad attitude from the instant he leaves the truck, then try's to say you have an attitude issue.

[@superglide6680]

Am a retired copper and "Can I see yer driving licence?" was an excellent response. Loved it. Well done.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I had as much right to ask for his dl as he had to ask for my 'drone license' LOL :)

[@anguslove9395]

The ranger is a retired copper as wel

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@anguslove9395 Could be

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@freakybeaky1 No he didn't. He demanded "No Drones" Then made up a lie about 300m, then made a backhanded threat to me re my car.

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@freakybeaky1 Maybe he is a nice bloke, he needs to brush up on his interactions with the public. Maybe the drone operator is a teat, but he was in the right here.

[@LazerC4]

“What are you doing?” “I’m doing good how are you doing?” 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

I tried to keep the mood light :)

[@sc-mh3jj]

perfect response

[@dotstarss]

The most underrated part of this video 😂

[@SMETRAVELADVENTURES]

Love this! I completely understand about the range you’re saying about the osprey nest how you kept or calm and explained where you were flying absolutely brilliant and then when she said about the driving license perfect well done to you sir.

[@driojal]

Such a beautiful interaction, and not much push back from the Ranger or whatever. I had to watch it multiple times. Amazing comebacks. Love Scotland and I have never been there. That "I really don't care" was epic, and watched it 6 times. 😂😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chefduane3742]

Warms my heart to see someone that knows his rights and isn't willing to back down! Way to go and Howdy from Texas!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Duane. I was willing to have a decent conversation with him, but he was having none of it

[@EphemeralProductions]

The challenge is knowing when you’re within your rights and when you’re not. Problem is there’s a lot of people that think they’re within their rights when they’re not and they get up in arms when In the wrong the whole time.

[@chefduane3742]

@@EphemeralProductions Correct. Which is why I said one who >knows< the the law within whatever jurisdiction he is in. Of course one must know when he/she is within his/her rights. But when you do, don't back down to a bully even if that bully thinks they are in a position of power. If we are not a world of laws then we are a world of chaos.

[@wisdomandthewoods7422]

And he did it so smooth too! Not a care in the world as far as I could tell🤣🤣

[@clayfarnet970]

I hope you never loose your delightful sense of humor.

[@WindsweptRobert]

It's the only one I have, Clay. I see the funny side in almost everything :)

[@garrystubbs4891]

lose*

[@scottticketsplz]

Most people probably would’ve shat it Well done standing up to the guy

[@benjaminj3934]

You are my role model in how you handled that situation! The laugh at the last question is just gold

[@zasanafesenov8119]

You my dear sir, are a rock star. I've learned how not to lose my cool. Thank you.

[@WindsweptRobert]

A smile and a laugh disarms the weak-willed bully ;)

[@LOTPOR0402]

It's bloody hard though not loosening your cool where nosey bullys are concerned

[@stevenedwards408]

bloody brilliant how you handled that my man, top notch, quick and confident responses...loved it

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Steven 😀

[@PMAINTX1]

There’s Always someone who thinks they need to piss on someone else’s campfire.

[@WatchingTrainsGoBy-PassingTime]

But when they gave me this green shirt, they told me I was king of the country... No respect!

[@suzannehaigh4281]

He is the one with no respect for these beautiful but endangered birds.

[@WatchingTrainsGoBy-PassingTime]

@@suzannehaigh4281 Shouldn't you be out trolling neighborhoods for people flushing goldfish that could still be resuscitated? ;)

[@suzannehaigh4281]

@@WatchingTrainsGoBy-PassingTime I pray your type does not visit these areas to destroy our precious wildlife.

[@jism1125]

Looks more like a little league football coach

[@WatchingTrainsGoBy-PassingTime]

​@@suzannehaigh4281 I'm sorry... I can't hear you over the screams of the turkey sandwich I'm eating right now... You, sad misguided person, are unfortunately what happens to people when you turn everything into a cult-like agenda and think you're championing causes without having or using the slightest bit of rational thinking. You become extremists in everything you do because you push causes instead of thinking your way through problems and ACTUALLY reasoning what effects you're having along the way. That blind ambition and zealot behavior to "THE MISSION" is kind of how green-shirt guy, and others like him, begin to abuse their perceived power and authority. Most people are concerned about the environment and animals and want to protect them. BUT, when you are the kind of person that does things like in california where they divert almost every bit of fresh water coming into California from the Canadian Rockies causing endless droughts, because according to the "environmentalists and animal rights zealots, they need to save one tiny little species of fish, you end up with the kind of environmental disasters that are made by unreasonable people... CUZ MUH FEELINGS. Destroy everything for your cause... Even things you are trying to protect. The leftist way.

[@PalKrammer]

This was a beautiful example of not yielding to unwarranted accusations and aggression. It was good to see this - thank you!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you :)

[@haraldalbrecht6133]

Wonderful reaction : ❤: " no. Can I see your driver license " ? My dear friend - in this moment you stand so friendly,peaceful & cool ! Great respect in this situation- you're so very wright ❣❣👍 Best regards from rhineland pallatine Germany, Harald 🖐

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Harald. May your wings never be salt-laden! :)

[@jungletiger1900]

What harm is this man doing ?????????

[@beowolff]

As pointless as they are, and no matter how much you are in the right, these sort of encounters always get the adrenalin going...and not in a good way. Well handled, but I could see how pissed you were.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Honestly, I was just amused (and a wee bit excited at the thought of having a 'Karen' video to publish. My first :)

[@WindsweptRobert]

@Sucofni Sucofni My next video release may well result in a horde of Englishmen crossing the border in a van to attempt to kick my very own testicles into my throat. Perhaps I should hire you as a lookout? LOL!

[@jamesdavidson1036]

@@WindsweptRobert 😂😂

[@ds2985]

@@WindsweptRobert lmao mate you handled that perfectly. 👍🏻

[@rumplestiltskin7304]

@Sucofni Sucofni Great condition to have. You don't need meds for that do you???

[@blackturbine]

It's nice to see how you stood up to him so peacefully, you got strong will and nerves of steel I salut you good man

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Black turbine. I wasn't doing anything wrong, so he had no right to try to make me stop.

[@turkeyman631]

It’s not why he wants him to stop, it’s how he went about it.

[@reddyreddy2618]

True, even if the ranger had been the most polite he could be, I don't think he would have said, fair enough, I'll pack up my drone and go

[@saltymemesmith]

In Scotland this was an extremely polite conversation.

[@WindsweptRobert]

It was! :)

[@user-ez6xi1zr1z]

@@WindsweptRobert 'Is that right' is a top Scots 'get tae'.

[@jakeboynz]

Handled REALLY WELL!! Kept your cool right through... He thought he could bully you... God bless mate (y)

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Jake. Cooler heads prevail :)

[@scottytdrone]

"There's folks complaining about the drone"..."I don't really care". THAT'S A CLASSIC GANGSTER RESPONSE...Good job, Robert!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

I could have gone on and on, but I'm not into conflict nowadays so I thought I'd just keep a happy head on :)

[@S-O-T]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Golfnut_2099]

Perfect response!!!!!

[@narr0wm1nd49]

"give me their names, I'll write them a nice apology"

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@narr0wm1nd49 LOL, love it! I'll DEFINITELY be using this next time!

[@duffman7065]

Somehow I reckon that ranger has been getting calls etc from the same person complaining about the drone and thought it would probably be a kid and not an adult, who dealt with him with Scottish humour and logic. I keep watching this and it gets better each time. Love it 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment :)

[@jamessilgram3894]

Just seen this for the first time. This guy is great - handled that so well. Inspiring

[@SuperHATCH11]

Well handled. Your response "Can I see your drivers licence" priceless 🤣

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Matt :)

[@mickelson8332]

I feel your pain mate. I'm 52 and was flying one of my wings a few months ago. Just as i launched it i saw a chap in the distance turn and start walking towards me. He told me that I wasn't allowed to fly drones here. When i informed him that it isn't a drone he said 'well i dont know what they look like'! The conversation ended up with me selecting 'Loiter mode' whilst we had a few choice words, i lost site of my wing for a few minutes LOL. He even said he had seen me many times and had reported me to the police. I told him to call them whilst we were talking but he declined!!!! I'm ex military and thought 'why have i served all over the world for some idiot to come over on a sunday afternoon to tell me what i can and cant do......He left after a few choice words from me.....I wanted to be as calm as you but sadly i wasn't....I'm sure there will be a next time whereby i can practice what you did, thanks mate!!!! You well deserve my thumbs up and subs!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks for taking the time to make such a great comment, Mick. I’m also ex-military and I often feel like I was wasting my time now that I see the horrible attitude so many people have to people doing something that ‘annoys’ them. Anyway, keep your chin up mate, and if you want to remain calm, just look at them and know that if it came to a physical confrontation, you are absolutely capable of putting them on the ground before they even know what’s happening. That’s what stops me from getting into fights nowadays :)

[@mickelson8332]

@@WindsweptRobert been out 12 years now mate. Nice to be in touch with ya..

[@johnbossley4810]

nice one mick, should have told him to f off and come back when he knows wtf he's talking about,

[@steveclark..]

Why did you chaps sign up to be cannon fodder in the first place? Why go to another country to fight another common citizen who probably as more in common with you than the leader of the country who said go to war in the first place. And to think how governments treat the wounded/disabled/homeless veterans,... seriously, why does anyone join up??

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@steveclark.. For me it was a matter of financial desperation, not any loyalty to the government.

[@JasonVoorheesFriday13th]

You called his bluff and he walked off silently, love it!.

[@WindsweptRobert]

He still had to get the last word in with his veiled threat about my car! (He actually took a note of my vehicle registration and later reported me to the police!)

[@JasonVoorheesFriday13th]

@@WindsweptRobert What a sad little man, I dread to think about how he treats his wife/kids.

[@MarkMahoney]

All the ranger was trying to do was to protect the osprey nest, theirs been numerous people disturbing it, but he went about it the completely wrong way.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I absolutely agree, Mark. I am completely pro nature/wildlife and I do my own bit to preserve my natural local environment. I would have loved to have had a decent conversation with that ranger, but his obnoxious initiation of the conversation made me decide that no good would come of talking to him, so I saw him off in my own way as quickly as possible.

[@militarymarch3006]

I'm not trying to be snarky here, but the way I've seen raptors go after drones, I'd say the drone was in more danger than the osprey.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

All he had to do was explain himself and not be a completely agro pillock ...

[@bonkling]

@@militarymarch3006 raptors yes, but other birds get spooked by drones and it can do real harm to their breeding seasons. They're incredibly disrusptive.

[@Willy_Elres]

I'm kind of amazed at how so many comments here say that the drone pilot handled the situation brilliantly. Depressing.

[@andrecoxa]

Oh man, good on ya! I never know how to behave in situations like that because I get worked up easily. Well done!

[@WindsweptRobert]

I used to have a temper when I was younger. It brought me nothing but trouble. Now I just smile and shrug things off. I'm much happier and at peace with myself now :)

[@andrecoxa]

@@WindsweptRobert Brilliant!

[@MinDTraX]

@@WindsweptRobert Wish I could make that change as well

[@kwaaaa]

I love this, the assertive nature of your response makes these guys realize it's an uphill fight. I'm guessing these guys are used to people just folding on their requests and your response almost threw him off enough that he wasn't prepared for what's to follow up with.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I get the feeling that he 'patrols' the area, ordering wild campers to douse their campfires. I've been told by another commenter that he was approached by this particular ranger recently while he was using a paddle-board at the loch, and the ranger told him that paddle-boards were not allowed. Now, this is clearly a case of a ranger making up his own rules and trying to enforce them. most people WILL fold because they don't really know the rules and will assume that the ranger does. I'm not the type to fold ;)

[@whoknew2273]

This Ranger clearly bored

[@manojkumarnepali3469]

Haha, I like the way you answer back driving license 😂😂

[@SavingPrivateBob]

Man had those year-later comebacks in the chamber. May I never argue with a man like this 😂

[@sylvaindemeulenaere]

I’M IN LOVE WITH YOUR ACCENT! you handled the situation like a pro.

[@WindsweptRobert]

This is the Scottish accent from the South West of Scotland - glad you like it, thanks :)

[@krzaku1983]

Can I see your driving license??? Ooo mate. You just made my day!!!! Love it!!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Cheers! :)

[@dazediss6629]

Lmao when he just stands there like Alan Partridge looking at Jill. I was half expecting him to just go “Jill, do you like Ospreys? I know a cracking Osprey sanctuary”.

[@BitsofSkin]

The Ranger went and questioned his whole character. 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

And found it lacking...

[@jonldronevideos]

Love it, The Ranger walks back to get his truck and you carry on as if nothing happened 😎

[@WindsweptRobert]

He moved his truck over to where my car was parked and sat bumper to bumper for a good 5 minutes. I just ignored him and eventually he drove away :)

[@stormycannon8904]

Good for you mate ,people feel better when they can control someone!!!!!you were just out having fun outside 👍🏻

[@WindsweptRobert]

He can’t even control his facial expressions ;)

[@Stop-All-War]

How he initially struts & leaves in confusion, angered, is gold.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I think his confusion comes from years of ordering campers to douse their campfires and not paddle board in the loch, and having everyone comply with his demands, and then he runs into someone like me who just laughs at him and continues to do what I was doing. He can’t understand why his powers have failed him 😁

[@Stop-All-War]

@@WindsweptRobert Morning Robert. I've met a lot of such people.. I tell them outright to back off & their aggression or orders are meaningless unless its unlawful behaviour, proven by Police.

[@GBOB68]

He's away to key yer motor! "The rid wan is it?" 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

He took the reg and reported me to the polis!

[@Justtellmetheanswer6910]

I love you matey. This happened to me and the harassment I had even when I had a licence from the reserve to photograph the wildlife and landscape was stupidly annoying. Even had the coopers called out on me. What’s worst is the way people distract you from flying safe.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I just wanted to post some videos on my KZbin channel that showed how beautiful the countryside in Scotland is. Seems that's a step too far for some people...go figure.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Actually I believe that it is a criminal offence to distract a pilot while flying an aircraft - and that DOES extend to someone legally piloting any UAV. A matter of safety.

[@cdoba6632]

Excellent response and protection for the beauty of drone flying while also maintaining in mind wild life protection etc. Now days,we cant even fly a drone in Antartica without someone jumping out of the snow to complain or cry about drone usage.

[@WindsweptRobert]

He assumed things that were not true before he even approached me .

[@IkurFPV]

He tried... :D Good attitude man, keep good work! And I really love to hear that accent haha

[@oldmanronerickson2221]

Robert I'm 74 and enjoy every video you produce. Right now my wife and I are trying to survive Covid19. It's really bad but I have your videos to watch, it helps. Keep posting brother.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Stay strong, Aaron, you and your wife both. And keep us updated please. Love to you both 💙

[@TheByard]

I have survived C19 and had a street party back in April to celebrate the relaxation of the rules and celebrate my 77th. In fact I enjoyed C19 from a some what selfish way, no "friends" coming round to borrow my good gear and return it dirty or broken. Neighbors who came with armfuls of veg and left with our home grown fruit. Shopping days were limited to one person, once a week. We suggested to neighbor's they stagger the days/time, so we all had fresh bread etc. each day. I watched tons of KZbin, worked in the garden and tested beer. So Aaron keep yer pecker up and go annoy the wife, all the best. regard's from hot wet Vietnam

[@oldmanronerickson2221]

@@WindsweptRobert we did survive covid! Now tomorrow we start traveling again in the old motorhome. Gosh it feels good to feel good again. My mini 2 will fly somewhere on the Pacific ocean coast line. Robert there is nothing better then looking down from this drone and taking video or pictures. Best thing I ever bought in my life.😃❤️ Keep on keeping on brother. What you post helps so many people trust their drones. You have made it possible for me to enjoy my mini-2 ( George ) more then anything. Peace brother.😃👍

[@welshwarrior5263]

Handled absolutely perfectly, well done sir.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Welsh Warrior :)

[@VermontDroneAdventures-yw6fc]

🤣🤣🤣 Bravo!! I just watched them trying to serve you too, with GOOGLE!!! Oh man. You crack me up brother! Keep up the good fight and work! 😎

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thank you, I will ;)

[@youtubedeletestheoppositio8188]

This is when you yell “freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedooooooooommmmmmm!”

[@Atheosandras]

People don't realise it's actually a criminal offence to be interrupt a drone pilot.

[@Eman-vp5wk]

Where?

[@stellajayne]

Absolute bollocks.

[@Atheosandras]

@@stellajayne Legal Ramifications: The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) takes drone safety seriously. Interrupting an operator could be considered reckless endangerment, punishable by fines or even imprisonment.

[@stellajayne]

@@Atheosandras The key phrase being ''could be considered''.

[@gladheads]

Brilliant Robert- when you said "Can I see your driving licence" really showed him up haha- handled so well, a great example to all : )

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Pete. My jaw would have dropped if he had whipped out his dl!

[@frankwalker5040]

Your sitting alone in the middle of nowhere enjoying the day, and you still can't get away from these clowns with their silly bit of authority. Nice attitude he said, he'd want to look at his own attitude.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I hope he sees this video and reflects on his approach - and makes a change :)

[@bromptinowner763]

We think we are alone in the middle of nowhere and always someone turns up.

[@MagnifiedGiant]

That " Nice attitude" comment from the ranger pissed me off. Why should I care what a couple of fascists want?

[@jakehamilton9352]

That was absolutely masterful. Well played 😁

[@Ishootcarss]

this came up on my recommended, you've earned a sub. LEGEND! congratulations for sticking by your rights! when you said can you h**l can I see your driving license and he walked away your one funny bloke HAHA

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks 🙂

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Just stumbled across this and I have to say you handled that perfectly and entertained me at the same time lol. 👏🏼 thanks for sharing

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Outdoors Lifestyle :)

[@UrbanRatsAdventures]

When he walked back to his car it’s called the walk of shame 😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

I felt a wee bit sorry for him when he was walking back to his vehicle. He looked very dejected. But then he drove in front of my car and parked bumper to bumper for 5 mins. Probably taking a note of my reg. He kept looking up at me for a reaction, but I just ignored him and kept flying my drone :)

[@UrbanRatsAdventures]

@@WindsweptRobert like u said to him can I see your driving license lol I love flying my mini 2 and great vids you putting out there 👍

[@MattHart]

Best come back ever ! Can I see your driving licence ! Class…

[@TheTwistedStone]

That was fantastic, found video by mistake or usual rabbit hole but wow, well done fella.

[@WindsweptRobert]

YT is a time-sinking rabbit hole for sure! :)

[@Mark-Stone]

Fantastically handled! The “can I see your driving licence” really shut him down. Good job.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, Mark. It was quite amusing to look back and actually see what 'brain-freeze' looks like in real life ;)

[@blue_canyon]

Great job and example to all of us! I had a thought a couple weeks ago after watching a few videos of pilots getting confrontational about this situation... What if instead of immediately getting defensive, we get educational? So, I've typed up some 1 page information pages on different subject such as Drone Laws, the difference between recreational and commercial part 107, safety, and other resources. I print 5 or 6 of each off and put them on clipboards on my tailgate while flying. This way, I can explain that if I take my eyes off the screen to explain things to them it could be a real safety issue but the literature over on my tailgate will answer a lot of their questions. I've had a couple people tell me that they were about to confront me about it but didn't after reading my info.

[@WindsweptRobert]

That's definitely a good way to go about it, Matthew :)

[@spacehopper77]

Great idea, any chance you could share these information sheets?

[@bugsy742]

@@spacehopper77 👍

[@BirdzEyeViewAV]

Great idea!

[@speatuk7928]

That’s a good idea. But why should we educate them? We have paid for our education, the courses we have passed. It’s not our fault they are ignorant of the law/rules. If they don’t know the rules they shouldn’t be doing the job they are doing.

[@barryessam4731]

Sorry I’m a year late, just got to see it, I laughed my arse of when you asked to see his driving license, he stood there absolutely dumbfounded. Sir I salute you.👍👍👍👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

A year on but still my most popular video! 😁

[@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam]

Can’t believe the rangers cheek, who does he think he is. Well done for staying calm and putting him in his place, can’t say I would have been so chilled

[@robcompton6099]

"Can I see your driving license?" Fantastic response! XD

[@WindsweptRobert]

I nearly burst out laughing at the expression on his face when I said that. I don't think he knew what was happening :)

[@taIlboyandy23]

#licence

[@icedidi]

Well done. I really hope he didn't spoil your day. He could have handled himself much better, he could have introduced himself, ensured you were aware of the ospreys and asked you to give them plenty of space. But no, typical jobsworth who can only see drones as evil.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks icedidi, that’s exactly how he should have approached it and we would have had a nice conversation. Don’t worry, he did not have the slightest negative effect on my day :)

[@misterpink808]

@@WindsweptRobert Good point. Many of these altercations can be handled in there was some basic soft skills training. Instead they come over on the offensive.

[@desiseattle7395]

man if this was US, and he is back, he wold have been killed... good grace world outside US very different

[@misterpink808]

@@desiseattle7395 Absolute nonsense. I assume you meant "if he was black." Perhaps you could research if black Americans are disproportionately killed than other races. Evidence suggests they aren't, given the high amount of police interactions black Americans have with the police. Death by police is consistent among black Americans with other races. I'm not suggesting for a moment there is no issue with police violence in the US. Too many people needlessly die from police but not as much as the divide and conquer, divisive mainstream clickbait news media will want you to believe. Furthermore, this is some kind of park ranger. He's not even a cop. I suspect you are trolling. So, I get that. I'm responding to the off- chance you are actually serious.

[@81bozzaboy]

Love how calm you kept this interaction.

[@WindsweptRobert]

I just couldn't be bothered standing up. I was very comfortable ;)

[@81bozzaboy]

@@WindsweptRobert wondering when I go places like glenfinnan viaduct it says no drone zone unless permission is granted by land owner. Is that something that I need to listen to? Seems crazy.

[@WindsweptRobert]

No, it’s a sign trying to extort money from you. There are no legal flying restrictions there. Just be aware that when the train is coming, there could be crowds of people gathered and be aware of flying over them :)

[@81bozzaboy]

@@WindsweptRobert oh thanks for the information. I thought the sign wouldn't stand up to itself but I held back just incase.

[@JayBugi90]

The shameful door shut when you have no other option other than to drive away having failed your objective 😅😂 brilliant

[@WindsweptRobert]

Oh, but he took a note of my vehicle details and reported me for something or other to the local polis!

[@JayBugi90]

@@WindsweptRobert try hard mate! You get them in all walks of life. Good on you though and the “can I see your driving licence” was epic

[@numbnutz7832]

I was just FOLLOWING ORDERS! Do these people NEVER learn. 😂😂😂😂😂 funny as fuck. “ can I see your drivers licence? “ gulp😂

[@mrredMavicair]

You dealt with it perfectly but it still upsets the day doesn't it . Well done for keeping Carm .👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

Naah, I just carried on enjoying the test flight. The video I was out filming will be posted on Wed :)

[@screamingunderbelly]

Dude that was skill, I need to be this cool, calm & collected with people but I'm a nutcase 🤣

[@WindsweptRobert]

I used to be one too, but then I realised it's better to use your wits than your fists :)

[@rgthomson1]

Handled very well, good stuff keep up the flying

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, will do!

[@overlandfam4032]

Honestly, I’m happy that there is someone there looking out for the wildlife, but, there needs to be a degree of trust handed out to the drone pilots

[@WindsweptRobert]

I’m a huge nature and wildlife lover, but the approach from the ranger was not very good at all :)

[@probablyr0bin1]

Im sure yalls sunscreen u use in oceans is more damaging than drones LOL

[@astralpx]

Agree on the nature part. But for every one responsible drone operator, there are many more idiot drone operators.

[@Andreas-gh6is]

I don't know what regulations there are, but there should be some. Drones are not just annoying as heck to Humans who are not flying them, they also disturb wildlife. Worst would be near nesting areas. Yes, some birds aren't afraid and will even attack drones, but none of that is a good thing.

[@azkay]

Doubt the guy cares about the osprey nest, sounds more like he used it as an excuse to move him along, he was there because "someone complained"

[@HasAfzal]

Omg I’m laughing so much when you responded with “Can I see your drivers license?” That’s brilliant 😂 Although Scottish people are very friendly I’ve flown my drone in Scotland many times and the encounters have always been positive

[@WindsweptRobert]

This is my first semi-negative interaction in over a year and a half flying my wee drones :)

[@walterwright836]

What a clown a jobsworth

[@masterchief601]

You handled that perfectly. It’s easy to get defensive and agitated when a stranger tries to give you a hard time. Very well done for standing up for yourself.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Sitting down for maself ;)

[@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse]

Perfect from start to finish 😂

[@johngibson2870]

Who does this Guy think he is Show yer drivin licence hahaha BRILLIANT Mate

[@WindsweptRobert]

My jaw would have hit the grass if he had whipped his DL out for me!

[@crossbowsniper]

That was a good interaction. I have had one officer interaction where he asked for my drivers license. My state you MUST provide ID when law enforcement asked. I told him he’d have to wait until I could get the drone back and land it. He got demanding and I calmly explained he could be fined and/or arrested if he caused me to crash my drone resulting in injury to another individual, also explained that while the rules mostly govern drones and drone pilots (which I’m licensed) that there are provisions for those who interfere with a drone pilot and the drone flight, then I told him he should go look up FAA 107 rules and regulations because the fines for interference were potentially the same as interfering with a commercial flight and that he was not immune to that. Since I was polite he pulled it up and after a few moments then said “l’ll talk to the complainant, you have a nice day”. People that think they can control the airspace around their property crack me up. Loved your interaction. What kind of drone? I’m using an Air 2 for my business.

[@WindsweptRobert]

That was a DJI Mini 3 I was flying in this video :)

[@velvetjones8634]

This is a great description of what to do. Now, please excuse me as I have to go memorize my new lines. 😜

[@DazUK81]

Can I see your driving license 😂😂😂 you had him good 😂😂

[@WindsweptRobert]

He did not know where to look when I asked that question!

[@Punkinbushcraft]

😂 the walk of shame 😂 well done pal 👍🏻

[@WindsweptRobert]

Cheers! :)

[@JasonVoorheesFriday13th]

Minimal power totally corrupts.

[@pj.pavadore]

"I don't really care!" Is the line of the drone century. I've shares this with my drone friends here. Well done! This was hilarious and a much needed laugh.

[@WindsweptRobert]

Why do people nowadays think we should care about their complaints? Should I complain if the colour of a woman’s hair annoys me?

[@notmenotme614]

@@WindsweptRobert Most people don’t have a clue what’s legal and what’s illegal. They think their opinion is law… They don’t like x therefore it must be banned. Sadly for them, their opinion or feelings isn’t the law. I would reply to them “I’m doing nothing illegal so phone the police if you want but good luck with that”

[@KingSteen]

@@WindsweptRobert Why should we care? Well, maybe because we're all trying to rub along and while flying a drone around gives one person pleasure (you), it's annoying multiple other people. You bring this out into the countryside where it's quiet and then make a load of noise - of course it's going to annoy people; the people that are there will most likely be seeking some peace and solice from what is a noisy and crowded society and you're selfishly shattering that. Why don't you just fly it where there is already a load of hustle and bustle and people will be less bothered by it? You say you don't care about other people - well, maybe next your neighbour won't care about you when he starts noisily practicing violin at 10pm, or gets a cat that starts defecating in your flower beds, or gets a dog that barks morning noon and night...

[@WindsweptRobert]

@@KingSteen Have you ever heard the sound of a DJI Mini 3 flying at 50m high that passes by you for 5 seconds? No, I didn't think so.

[@etubrutus3501]

Well played. I’m an American so I’m glad there were subtitles because I couldn’t understand a word of what either of you were saying. I did understand the “piss off” laughter however 😉

[@WindsweptRobert]

You're the first person to mention the 'piss off' laugh. Thanks for noticing :)

[@oceantree5000]

Absolute legend. Burst out laughing when you asked to see his.

[@matixz4533]

Fantastic response...that ranger walked away with his tail between his legs....lol

[@WindsweptRobert]

I think more and more people will try to stop us from flying. we have to just gently not comply :)

[@matixz4533]

@@WindsweptRobert agreed 100 percent👍

[@valkyrieaerialphotography2201]

I love how He attempted to switch tactics, after his first bit of B.S., was deftly defeated! THIS is how its done! know Your Laws/Regulations, be polite, and, stand Your ground! Great job, Robert!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks Valkyrie, I'm not one to back down if I'm right :)

[@Mike-pb5bj]

Well done my friend ! he turned around quickly ! 🤣

[@LarsOlsen-nd2eu]

You’re an inspiration that was awesome 😂

[@ruirodrigues9122]

That was priceless...asking him to see his drivers license was epic!!

[@WindsweptRobert]

I wonder why he didn't show it to me and decided to walk away instead? ;)

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

Nicely handled , I like your “ I don’t really care “ response to people are complaining , He could have had a nice friendly chat with you but I guess he just wanted to try and bully you ! Walk of shame indeed .

[@karmicbacklash]

Perfectly handled with zero aggression. Love it!

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks!

[@20Kilogram]

Absolute legend, i wish i could be this cool in confrontation type of situations. 👍

[@WindsweptRobert]

Thanks, but not cool, just too auld for nonsense and too lazy to stand up ;)

[@20Kilogram]

@WindsweptRobert well, whatever it was, I loved it 👍👍