So I flew my drone over the nature reserve keeping a good 50 metres distance away. This was around 6.30am.
Managed to get some footage but a male Karen came over and told me I’m not suppose to fly over the reserve and that I’ll disturb wildlife.
I tried to explain that I’m keeping a distance to avoid disturbing the wildlife. He just said you can’t so I just said ok and left. Felt a little demotivated…
Anyone have any areas in Nottingham, Derby or surrounding spots where it is a little more discreet?
Thank you Markas. I will ignore him but try to find a more discreet park maybe off the park but still fly over the park. Just to avoid these nosy know it alls.
There will be breeding birds at this time of year, but that doesnt mean you cant fly there. Just dont purposely disturb them. If you do notice you have disturbed them, then back off a little and allow them to return to the nest. You’ll know you have disturbed them when you hear them getting loud and start trying to mob the drone. Keep your distance and you’ll be fine.
ps, you should have asked him politely exactly who he is to tell you anything, and what he meant by “you people”
Another case of someone with an ego trying to tell others what to do. Thats why i print out relevant information to people who want to try and tell me what to do including CAA guidelines and a dronescene map of the area. I normally use the opportunity as a learning experience for them. Its weird how people are happy for you to fly over derelict areas and not the ones with natural beauty, that people would want to film.
