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<blockquote data-quote="Earthman" data-source="post: 101037" data-attributes="member: 16717"><p>Even a drone the size of a Spark can cause significant damage to aircraft bodies, engines, propellers, main and tail rotors, etc. during a collision at the closing speeds involved.</p><p></p><p>A dent or hole on the leading edge of a wing, impeller, etc. caused by a collision with a small drone may not bring a general aviation, military, or commercial aircraft down but it would ground the aircraft, and need repaired and inspected before it would be allowed to fly or carry passengers again (all at significant cost). If the impacted aircraft’s pilot saw the impact, it is likely that he/she would find it prudent to divert to the nearest suitable airport to inspect for damage, also at significant cost.</p><p></p><p>The drone PIC would be responsible for such inconvenience, damage and financial loss to the owner and passengers, but what percentage of the drone scofflaws out there do you think would be willing to accept the responsibility, cover the financial losses, and/or do the prison time that may result from willfully ignoring the applicable laws? I would bet most haven’t given it any thought.</p><p></p><p>Any drone strike or near miss with a manned aircraft is bad news for drone enthusiasts. </p><p></p><p>Don’t screw it up for the rest of us. Read, know and obey the laws, or find something else to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Earthman, post: 101037, member: 16717"] Even a drone the size of a Spark can cause significant damage to aircraft bodies, engines, propellers, main and tail rotors, etc. during a collision at the closing speeds involved. A dent or hole on the leading edge of a wing, impeller, etc. caused by a collision with a small drone may not bring a general aviation, military, or commercial aircraft down but it would ground the aircraft, and need repaired and inspected before it would be allowed to fly or carry passengers again (all at significant cost). If the impacted aircraft’s pilot saw the impact, it is likely that he/she would find it prudent to divert to the nearest suitable airport to inspect for damage, also at significant cost. The drone PIC would be responsible for such inconvenience, damage and financial loss to the owner and passengers, but what percentage of the drone scofflaws out there do you think would be willing to accept the responsibility, cover the financial losses, and/or do the prison time that may result from willfully ignoring the applicable laws? I would bet most haven’t given it any thought. Any drone strike or near miss with a manned aircraft is bad news for drone enthusiasts. Don’t screw it up for the rest of us. Read, know and obey the laws, or find something else to do. [/QUOTE]
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