In this video, a drone is flown over a police station in Dewsbury, UK, and the operator interacts with police officers who question his intentions and drone regulations. The drone operator engages in a conversation with the officers, who suggest that flying over a police station is not safe and that the drone operator should not monetize footage of the police station without permission. The police officers also raise concerns about the privacy of individuals in the vicinity of the drone.
The drone operator indicates that he plans to make a video using the footage and may monetize it, and the officers advise him that if he monetizes the video, it will be considered a commercial use and will be subject to specific regulations. The officers also emphasize the importance of safety and the potential danger of a drone causing injury if it were to lose control. They suggest that the operator needs to have control of the premises he flies over if he wants to use the footage commercially.
The conversation continues with the officers discussing the regulations surrounding drone use and how they are changing constantly. They suggest that it can be challenging to keep up with all the regulations and advise the drone operator to ensure that he monitors the content he publishes on social media or other platforms. They explain that it is the operator’s responsibility to filter the content and ensure that it does not cause distress to the public or invade people’s privacy.
The conversation ends with the police officers exchanging contact information with the drone operator. They suggest that if he wants to fly his drone again in the area, he should inform them first to avoid any misunderstandings. The officers emphasize the importance of safety and suggest that he should not fly the drone unless he has a legitimate reason to do so. Overall, the video highlights the importance of following regulations when flying drones and the need to be mindful of the safety and privacy of others.
