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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/TurkMcGill on 2024-09-24 18:08:29+00:00.

I’m semi-retired, and my wife suggested I pick up a new hobby. So, I bought myself a lightweight, hand-launched RC glider and started flying it at a local soccer field when no one was around.

Unfortunately, one of my neighbors called an enforcement officer, and he informed me that, basically, all RC devices are illegal within city limits. I did some research and the rule was put in place back in 2016, likely to put an end to noisy, privacy-threatening drones!

Here’s the thing, though, only the FAA has jurisdiction over this country’s airspace, and they say it’s okay to fly in my city. So as long as I’m not standing on land owned by the city, I can fly my drone anywhere I want. So I’ve been flying it around the neighborhood every day. (I’m doing it safely, following drone rules, and I’m not spying on anyone.)

The neighbor’s haven’t said anything… yet…