The Federal Aviation Administration announced Dec. 14, that owners of many small drones and model airplanes will have to register them with the government, in response to increasing reports of drones flying near manned aircraft and airports. (Associated Press file)
Re: “Big holiday season expected for hobby drones,” Dec. 15 business news story.
Your article brought to light some of the legal ramifications sure to arise when so many drones are in our airways. I’m bringing up another point of view, that of non-drone homeowners. I consider the airspace above my home as my patch of freedom, at least up to about 100 feet.
If irresponsible drone owners start flying their toys in neighborhoods by the thousands, then homeowners might start shooting these drones down with toy BB guns — just a thought.
Homeowners won’t be happy being buzzed or spied on. The additional noise may also change the ambience of the neighborhood.
Here’s a solution: please take your drones to parks or one of the many open spaces we have around the metro area. In this way our lives won’t be changed by the addition of these new technological toys.
Thank you in advance for respecting your neighbors.
Don Stark, Aurora
This letter was published in the Dec. 22 edition.
