DRONE CONFRONTATION: Aftermath/Follow up on what I learned and Jeep rant
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- Опубліковано 24 жов 2018
- My afterthoughts on the drone confrontation I had. Also...Creeping up to 1K subs! I really appreciate the support! I wanted to vlog at a job but couldn't because of an NDA they made me sign so instead I rant on for a few minutes after the job, giving thanks, reflecting on that cop video and missing my Jeep.
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Comin from a white dude, the only people that are gonna get offended by you "bringing up the race card" as low key and casually as you did, are gonna be people that have racist tendencies or are just incredibly ignorant and closed minded (can't see things from your perspective so are immediately on the defensive/refuse to acknowledge the problem of racism in our society still ongoing).
I always tell folks like that "If the shoe doesn't fit, don't try to stuff your foot in it Cinderella". If they're not racists that would profile you the same way, then they can just mind their business, or support you. Attacking you for mentioning the concern/potential motivation, only serves the potential attacker.
But yes, their dialogue is still very valuable, even if nothing more than to serve as an example of how not to be lol (video engagement and algorithms aside!)
Very well put, Douglas.
not to bring up ploitics, but theyre usually democrats as well
@@strelokblackburn4651 Not even close to the Republican party though if at all. Especially the last 10 years. No where near their level! Politics be damned.
Not every white dude is like you, and you don't know the thoughts/feelings/motivations of anyone. Being white doesn't give you this gift. In this situation, I do think race may have been a factor, but you have to be careful saying that it was. Chad may have been a little racist. Someone that ignorant probably is, but its not a door we need to open right away. The issue is when someone of color is actually being ignorant, and when faced with some kind of criticism of their behavior, they immediately claim it is because of their color. In this situation nobody wins, because now everyone is defensive about a topic that is most likely not the issue...it is simply people being jerks.
So instead of making everything about racial awareness, we simply need to hold people accountable for being jerks regardless of their personal feelings/motivations.
The argument ignores that it's quite common for minorities to blame every negative interaction on racism, as it's a very easy way of shifting blame.
In this case especially, it isn't hard to find stories about people calling the cops, getting angry, getting violent, etc. because someone was flying a drone regardless of race. It's akin to you being a bit loud and obnoxious in a restaurant, people that are sensitive to that requesting you to lower your volume and when you don't quit ask the staff to do something about it and they then telling to people complaining the volume isn't excessive.
Pulling the race card, even the mere suggestion, shows some lack of self awareness or a lack of how people flying drones are viewed by the wider public. (and the latter I find highly unlikely seeing as he does it professionally)
In a perfect world everyone is colorblind, not hyper aware of the other's race. And in this case it rather shows more of the latter than the former, which is what people seem to take issue with. Blaming things on race, or suggest it could, when there are far more obvious reasons only makes solving racism harder, not easier. And on top of that it erodes trust when claims of racism are valid, boy who cried wolf and all that. Some people are just assholes, you don't need to be a racist to be an asshole and some people just look for issues everywhere where their are non.
BTW a "fun" example I have from my own life is when I worked as a loan book collector for high schools. I was part of the group needing to check if all books where there and if there was no major damage (read clear water damage, missing pages, glued pages, drawings, etc.). When I worked in largely white highschools the vast majority of reactions where "I knew it", "ohh shit" or some excuse that they loaned it to a friend, forgot it or something like that (standard stuff). In high schools which had large minority groups population every half hour or so you'd get someone claiming I (or anyone else not sharing their race) was racist for not giving them the all clear for clear issues with their books or some of their books missing. A fun one was me being a guy bringing books back and forth between students and graders (due to limited space in the school) and me being accused or racism for telling the guy he had a fine, something I had no control over (which ironically was graded by a guy that was arab, like the guy complaining). Or in rare occasions they started complaining to school management of "racism" and claiming collector purposefully toke a book away to give them or a fine, or destroy the book to give them a fine (luckily it was quite common for other students to call them out on that bullshit or was a known problem student, but I've seen people being fired for it as the school had a "zero tolerance" rule on racism, which in practice meant you could really hurt people by making false accusations). A particularly funny one was a student claiming I gave his book heavy water damage because "he's racist", mind you the book was dry. Somehow the student thought that someone actively drenching a book and drying it out in the span of 5 minutes was a realistic accusation.
My point is not every negative interaction is racism, and racism is a very easy scapegoat to avoid dealing with either your own problems or issues people have with you.
You didn’t jump the gun, u were spot on! He was super aggressive with the way he approached u! Keep doing the great job u do!👍🏽
Very true. I was a Navy brat and grew up in Japan. People don't realize how racist many Japanese people are. I am half Korean and growing up there in the mid to late 70's my mom and I weren't allowed or not very welcomed in some of the establishments in Yokohama, Japan and a few in Yokosuka, Japan. At the time I was very young and I remember being confused thinking we or my mom had done something wrong unknowingly. Even the Japanese side of my mom's family is ashamed that we my some of the family is Korean.
Today...It doesn't really bother me because I do my best to just respect and let others live their lives so long as it doesn't affect me or my family in a negative way.
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I thought it was beautiful too how the police said “Leave him alone.” Great idea on the green vest. Maybe with your logo put.”PHOTOGRAPHER” on the back with “Licensed Drone Pilot.” Good luck in the job, sounds like a blast and thank you for your service.
I was a British paratrooper and served along with other race troopers and can empathise with the comment about respect for being in uniform. I respect you for your service to your country and would have been proud to serve with you especially as you showed a calm front even against what you felt inside. Military training comes in handy for the rest of your life and many times shows the strength of the individual. Your video reminds others that no matter what you do in this life there will always be those that oppose you but that is something they should deal with and is not our responsibility. Keep the videos coming and thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your service! My youngest brother is a Marine, my grandfather was a Marine, and I have in-laws who are Marines. God bless you.
Bro, big ups for talking about the race issue so calmly and intelligently. I'm with you man.
A very intelligent, appreciative, and compassionate response to the incident and to video commentary. You're TRUE to the core, man!
Dude, you are hard core, and I REALLY respect your attitude, professionalism and demeanor. Thank you for your service and keep up the great work! My Pride as an American cannot be measured, but what I've seen so far in these two videos (the encounter and follow up) have increased it even more! Keep up the great work and looking forward to your future content!!
Originally, the 'incident' video brought me to your channel. Your explanation of events is commendable. Subscribed not because of that incident but due to your natural gift for being excellent under pressure.
High visiblity vest is good and ID card on necklace. Might consider a hard hat any color with your company logo on front helm.
Edit to add, I am a civilian flotation dock technician with a Marina Engineering company raising sunken docks, fluxcore weld repair hinges/brackets/gussets/pressurizing 2'x20' (or larger) steel flotation pipes. Also repair and fabricate steel/aluminum boat/ship hulls and the like. When I am on the job and wearing high visibility vest with company logo and proper PPE I receive looks of admiration. Without the uniform and known functions, just a person in the back ground. I hear you on the profiling part, being aboriginal/european I have taken flack from both sides and called names.
Using Arial drone in our line of work is not required although could be a asset having visual record of various docking systems we service and makes a nice presentation platform lol.
Be the peace.
Love that you keep an open mind and are open to re-evaluating what has happen in the past.
I don't know how you did it, you're the man. Wish you a great future bud, thank you for your service👊🏻
I worked as a tv news cameraman for one of the broadcast networks for decades... and discovered the amazing power of wearing the orange highway safety vest on outdoor camera shoots. We get harassed by everyone on the planet, and it was always an experience that will raise your blood pressure.. Nobody will bother you if you have a safety vest on, because its a professional uniform for people who are at work. It'is subconsciously respected as a legit icon of safety and lawfulness. Thanks for reminding me. I just started flying drones and am getting the PArt 107 cert. I'm packing the vest wherever I go. Loved your cool deamor, nicely done. That was a totally harrassing situation from that man. I loved that the cops blew him off instantly. Best of luck! Thx!
SO much respect for your vulnerability, honesty, and open-ness in discussing ALL aspects of your job/vlog. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for that Explanation video, giving me your inner tought at the time the guy was talking to you make me think why soo often I let that destroy my own relations by forgeting to evaluate the outcomes beforehand.
I've learned something today !
Nothing but respect. Kudos for your patience and thank you for your service. You set a great example for how to behave when other people are losing it.
Yea dude, you kept it way cool in your confrontation, and much respect for doing so.
Love my Jeep too!
Thanks for sharing your experience with your drone.
I just like to say, that engineering firm knows they have a calm professional working for them. They scrutinise all your work for sure and keep giving you work because you are good. It's nice for them to know that even in difficult situations you continue continue to represent yourself and your client in such a professional manner. Here's to you. 👍
You said it right, a calm professional!
I understand how you feel, and with you doing another video explaining yourself, Shows what kind of good person you are, keep up the good work, and stay true to
yourself.
Sierra Hotel !!!
As a Retired USAF Reserve NCO of 28 Years of Service, I Salute you Brother 🇺🇸✈👍👍👍
Thanks for your service. There are so many crazy people out there now it's really kind of scary. Stay calm and keep filming.
Kudos to you and here is to your growth as a channel and as a human being. Looking forward to seeing more from you
Keep up the good work man, I have much respect for you as a pilot and a person because you handled the situation way better than I would have. Subscribed 🤙
Great video. Thank you for your service. You did a great job keeping calm and not escalating the situation. I completely understand your comment about whether your race would have changed the situation. Sadly, it may have.
Keep up the good work. I do recommend a FAA Licensed Commercial Drone vest. I am a surveyor for a local Engineering Firm and it makes a big difference in how folks react to encounters when you have a vest. Folks seems to start out knowing you are working when you have vest on.
I picked up on the race comment on your other video and I have to admit, I rolled my eyes as it wasn't part of the issue. Hearing your explanation and that you'll try not to let past events dictate your future dialogue or decisions is good news. Nice one. I've only just found your channel as I'm learning about drones. You seem a decent intelligent and sensible guy so I'm pleased you've taken people's comments on board.
Good luck for the future
You are an awesome guy. You handled it well. Also thank you for your service.
Thanks so much for watching and for your encouraging words. You’re awesome!
Thank you for your service. Former Army, and understand exactly how you feel. Don't sweat the small stuff.
as a former owner of several jeeps I can honestly say I don't miss my jeeps, worst money pits I ever loved!
Ride a vintage triumph sometime. You'll learn what loving a money pit really means...
The vest and lanyard are two excellent ideas. People do freak out about drones, especially since they are new technology. You did a great job handling that guy professionally.
Sometimes you listen to someone and you know instantly that the persons deserves much respect. Very very well spoken. Top Man, I bow to you
Great Job, man wish the best of success for you. Thank YOU for your Service !
Thanks for the tip on the Badge/lanyard.
Just created and ordered mine!
Thank you for you service, pare! Keep up the good work. I'm working localy in OC and also want to get my Part 107 license for my real estate business.
Enjoying your vids man, you have a great personality on camera. Thanks for your service aswell. It’s inspiring to see people like yourself taking advantage of drone technology to make a career off of. Keep the videos coming!
You are like a guy up here in Washington getting a drone business going. He's Native American, Yakama Tribe, I was watching him fly his drone and he was approached by a Jerk just like you, almost word for word too including the Cop. Anyway he went and got safety vest, magnetic sign for his vehicle, his drone license, business card, shirts with his logo on the sleeve and chest, business license copy. He has a bag with all that info inside. Just found your videos Good Luck!!
I truly appreciate your position on this and that you are so willing to take advice from your viewers. I am impressed on your position about the race issue. I did not view it as a "race card" issue but am very happy that you took the info from your viewers and addressed it in such a respectable way. well done sir, well done.
You handled a difficult situation with great restraint and professionalism. I like your idea about the vest and credentials. I sincerely doubt you'll have a negative encounter like that again. Thank you for your service!
I watched the other video and you really kept your cool. Kudos to you. He was a really nervous reactive guy, and sometimes it happens, but you really handled it well!!
You handled yourself wonderfully. Very professional. Keep up the fine work and good luck to you in all your endeavors. Thank you for your service. My father and one of my baby brothers are both Marines too.
Brilliantly explained. It seems like you love the work your doing.and you no what they say when you like your job its not work. Fair play to you . love all the vids you do there very ingesting and you are helping others by example .hope you have more success in the future .best of luck.
You sir are a good man with a great attitude. So many people fail to reflect on their recent past. I wish you great success and a wonderfull life. Keep flying :)
Brother. Keep doing what you're doing. You're doing an excellent job on your new found career that you enjoy doing.
Semper Fi !
Good job on keeping your composure.
I am definitely going to subscribe after watching this. Awesome job handling that situation. He was extremely aggressive and was trying to get a reaction out of you. He tried many different avenues and did not succeed which made him even more angry. That’s why he came and got in your personal space when the officer showed up. He was hoping you would react when the officer showed up.
On a lighter note, I am currently a student pilot (part 61) and also just passed my test for Part 107. Looking forward to picking up clients and possibly turning my filming into a career. I’ll be following along your journey as well my friend. Thank you for your service!
-Lance
Good on ya for your professionalism. Also thank you for your service.
You did great! Race was actually one thing I thought of when watching this for the first time today. Maybe that wasn’t the case, but one thing for sure that guy was a jerk and good on you for handling it so well! Glad I found your channel as well. As a drone pilot and a student pilot...I dig it! Also and most importantly, thank you for your service!
Ooh rah fellow Devil Dog. You held your composure impressively. I am studying up to get my 107 and your story about how you have grown a new business from getting it gives me hope. I look forward to your future posts.
Thank You for your service, Happy Veterans Day!
Love my 2002 Jeep Wrangler as much as my drones, happy flying.
I saw that video when you posted i,t and Man did you show self control!!! A lesson to all that fly and might be encountered by someone. Great job!
Awesome job man. Yeah u handled that guy superbly. Just sub'd. Keep up the great job.
darrell barker Thanks so much man! I appreciate you and for tuning in!
Semper Fi, young man! You handled yourself like a Marine. Good luck with you’re business.
Sir, I applaud you for being such a patient and respectful professional. People are so weird, aren't they?
Well, I just wanted to say something to you about that encounter. You, my friend, are "THE MAN"!
I want to wish you the best of luck in everything that you do.
God bless you and yours.
Gordon.
I can see you’re a great guy from ur videos. God Bless you and continue to follow ur dreams. Thank you so much for ur service. Semper Fi!👏🏼
Well said. I like the way you explained everything. Keep up the good work! 🍺
Watched both of your videos (from the guy called the cop and this)... You are correct all the way. There are crazy, paranoia folks out there and they keeps on whining on everything, all issues.
Glad you maintained your professionalism, stay calm and explained all details about that day and your follow up. Stay cool, be safe. You did the right thing so all of us drone flyers won't get a bad reputation. Above all, thank you for your service to our country.
You did right. I've only just seen that vid and hope you're climbing up and achieving super things
Just watched the last video of the confrontation and now this. You handled it great. Happy belated birthday, Devildog!
SilhouettesRock Thanks for watching! I appreciate it! Happy belated birthday to you as well! Semper Fi!
Nice work building the business, and good luck continuing to make this stuff happen!
Best wishes for the future. You did the right thing on that other occasion.
Much respect to you for maintaining that military bearing. I'm an Air Force Veteran I fly race drones and currently do not hold a Part 107. I was stationed at Clark A.B. for 5 years and I can relate to your comment about your attire being a big part of your identity and how out of uniform you are looked at differently.
You obviously have a growing client base so you must be doing something right. Continued success in the upcoming years. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. BTW I was totally with you on the potential race card issue. He would have approached me in the same manner. But I would have not been as polite as you.
People with this kind of talent who can help in community development should be appreciated rather than harassed. Kudos to you bro... to me you're doing well so far.
All the best of luck to you and yours!!!
I'm sorry that you were treated that way by the aggressive drone hater. You had the patience of Jobe that day my friend, you really did. Great job maintaining your professional demeanor in the face of idiocy confronting you. Keep on growing your drone business, and thanks for your service.
Props to you man, keep doing what you are doing and don't worry about the haters.
Yo. Just discovered your channel today. I'm thinking of getting a channel going as well and I just got my Part 107 about a month ago. Thanks for your post and the info you share. Seeing your journey is helping me think through how to make it happen. And I definitely think I'm going to get the other ID made and save the actual FAA idea for the real authorities.
Keep doing what you're doing. Thanks.
Thank-you for the update, it clarified your position in that situation, including your professional demeanor (and legal status).
I also learned of another use (profession) for drone use I'd not known existed.
I know this wasn't your intent but I hope you gain more clients (high paying) from these videos (not just from ones showing idiots interrupting your work). ;-)
Kudos to you and your professionalism!!! I hope you lots of luck in your business endeavors! And Thank you for your service!!!!!!
You handled yourself well, both in response to your encounter and in your attitude as explained here. Kudos to you.
you got my sub, we need more stories out here showing what we go thru as drone pilots and even hobbyists....
Kudos for being professional and maintaining a good composure! Especially these days. New follower here from Bay Area. God Bless!
Sir, you are a decent human being. Just continue to do what you do.
Way to stay calm and keep your cool in that video, very professional and thank you for your service to our country.
Hey there, I am also a Part 107/Part 61 Pilot (and an Academy Award winning filmmaker and recently had the same situation happen while shooting a yacht departing Sausalito for San Francisco Bay. He was quite a bit more agro then your guy but I wasn’t at all rattled (and that made him even more angry). I explained to the guy that I wasn’t flying over his houseboat and frankly, he just wasn’t that interesting to even bother filming even if I wanted to. When the cops arrived they where very cool and polite and told the guy to not bother me. After they left and after I got the shot the guy threatened to “shoot my drone out of the sky” so I reported him at the station in case he harasses me in the future.
During another previous incident, when I explained what I was doing to an agro citizen, I showed them some footage and gave them a really cool FPV flight, they ended up buying a Mavic and became one of my students. It’s all about education. You handled the situation really well. Happy flying!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your experiences. I agree, it's all about education. I just feel like some people don't care to be educated because of what they think they know or whatever, but that's pretty cool that you were able to convert that person into a Mavic owner/pilot! Have definitely learned a lot about the cinematic aspects rather than the flying but still have so much to learn. Thanks again and happy flying to you as well!
@@Aeroeyez How are people this stupid though? Its a drone, it flys, it films, they are NOT interesting enough to harass
Sonicc, haven't you heard of all the stories of perverts flying drones over peoples houses to get film of wives and girls outside tanning in hopes of catching them nude. Yes there are pervs out there that do that stuff and that gives flying drones a bad rap.
@@tardster Its crystal clear you don't own a quad. If you did, you'd realize how stupid you sound right now
The Cove?
Good job keeping your composure and professionalism, and I'm glad the officer so quickly backed you up and stayed to make the guy leave you alone. I think the vest is a really good idea, and so is the smile comment but the guy hardly gave you time to. Thank you for your service! Oorah!
the high vis vest is such an easy way to not get asked questions or be bothered, theres a video of 2 dudes in high vis vests just walking into the back of stores and stuff like that and no one bats an eye, hard-hat and clipboard is a great idea too, keep up the good work brother :)
Thank you for your service sir. Some some people have nothing else to do what's getting other people's business!
You did the right thing! I admired that you kept calm and you did your job, despite how jerk this guy tried to prove he was. Good job man.
You amaze me. So proud of you. Your wife and family should appreciate your demeanor tons. Enjoy your videos, just found your channel today and catching up. Accolades. HUGS and blessings for you and yours. 😎👍👣🌠🏞🌌⭐. Happy Spring from NY State
I really appreciate how you handled the confrontation with tact and professionalism. About the Jeep... It's a Jeep thang some people won't understand! Semper Fi bro and keep up the good work!
Great job, brother. You handled it very well. It's something I talk a lot about on my show...acting like a professional and looking like one. The hi-viz vest and ID go a long way in that regard. Anything you can do to reduce the chances of being confronted unnecessarily is a worthwhile endeavor. I don't know if you have it already, but some magnetic signage you can slap on your Jeep letting people know from a distance that you're there for a good reason will help as well.
your discipline from the corps has shone through keep up the good work
Your a good example that helps people to understand that only you have control yourself. Never give another person the ability to control you. A real mature man is secure with his self worth and does not need others to slap him on the back. But I give credit to your inner secure man. We need more men like you.
Good modeling of truth and honesty.
Thanks for the update ... keep em coming.
Very inspiring video. You have a great demeanor and strong character.
Right on!! Keep up the good work!
I enjoyed the first video, as many have said you just got on with what you were doing, got the job done. I like the vest and ID card ideas. Shows a professional level to your work. Could even go as far as getting a H landing pad and cones for people to stay away from? You kept it cool and professional, way to go.
I just watched both the jerk that accosted you and this vid... I really have a lot, a lot of respect for how you handled the situation. I appreciate your willingness to share this moment with us. I am currently working on my Part 107 and should be up and running early next year... in the meantime, lots of practice and studying. Thanks again!
Sir...you're confrontation video was my first with you, and this one is the second. I'm subscribed. And given the shirt you're wearing, I'm not at all surprised you conducted yourself with respect, with calm. Someone else's fear is not your challenge. And you knew you were in the right, and that's the card you played. Race card? Didn't see it. People who look different than us sometimes find fear first. You've done your family - and your unit - proud. Looking forward to your other videos!
Hoorah Devil Dog ! Great job on handling this issue.
You inspire me to persue a Part 107 license, thank you!
I have a UAS registration and have been flying cheapo drones for a few years and just recenly purchased a Parrot Bebop 2 drone and I really enjoy flying it around my neighborhood. One of my neighbors aproached me and asked if I could film his home for sale and now I'm thinking after watching your channel I should go for it and get my license.
Thanks for sharing and as always Keep Building👍
I am studying to get my 107 license. Another good tip I read was in addition to your high visibility vest also put a few orange cones around you. People seem to think that is a barrier and will usually stay back. Good stuff you put on here. New sub.....thanks for sharing
Good for you. *SUBSCRIBED!* Being in business for yourself is hard but puts you in control of your life. Good luck.
I can't wait to start my journey as a part 107 pilot. I hope to find work in my area . I live in Massachusetts. Good job keep up the good work
No you are correct. If you had looked like him he would have came over and said " Bro what's up dude." Then walked away. YOU ARE CORRECT. Semper Fi!!!
I just came upon your channel and would like to first say Semper Fi brother and you just another another sub. I did see your vid where you encountered the idiot that called the cops on you. Man my blood was boiling when he was giving that description to the cops also and it wasn’t me. I don’t know how you held it together but glad you did cause I would have jumped in his face DI style. As someone who is also prepping for the part 107 test I’m glad I saw this vid because you are right you have to keep your cool when you encounter these people. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos bro.
Thank you for your service!
Great work , your doing a great job for RC flying and doing it as a job .
Great video mate, it's inspiring following your journey.
Im glad you found something that both kerps u busy, & is something you are enjoying. Im sorry for the paranoid dushbag but im glad you keep so cool the way you did. If some of those aerial shots from commercials keep it up!!! Those are really nice shots. Semper FI !! I did 4 yrs in the navy so its good to see a proud vet. Working hard & loving your work st the same time!!
Thank you for your service! I didn't think you played the race card in the last video. You are a class act and you hold yourself well!
Keep up the good work!!!
Mark Eaton Thank you for your kind words and for tuning in. I appreciate it!