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Yeah, his first reply was ranting about "someone could have been killed" and " I'm calling the cops" and that sort of stuff.So the guy was willing to be charitable to some but snub to the true owner when it is entirely possible to locate the owner? Thats messed up.
If it's a register aircraft only the owner can sell or transfer it, else I believe it would be a felony.I don't think there is anything he could do. It's considered a lost item and therefore it's return is dependent on the good will of the finder. Which In this case... [EXPLETIVE REMOVED]
Oooooooo.... good point.If it's a register aircraft only the owner can sell or transfer it, else I believe it would be a felony.
I think this falls under "finder's keepers, loser weepers". Common law states that lost property is personal property that was unintentionally left by its true owner. Mislaid property is personal property that was intentionally set down by its owner and then forgotten, for instance, leaving your wallet on the counter, the finder is legally required to return it. If your wallet falls out of your pocket, the finder is not legally required to return it. There are of course, modifications to Common law which may state you have to return it to a government official and then held for a certain number of days which then reverts to the finder if not claimed. But who is going to know that you took the money out of the wallet first then returned it, or just throw it away rather than trying to find the owner? The drones are not specifically registered, only the owner. Anyone finding a lost drone can simply remove the FA registration number and keep it or sell it at will. When someone has no moral decency to begin with, laws, both legal and moral means nothing to them.I believe if it was found and the person was told how to find the owner and he chooses to sell it that is stealing and receiving stolen proprety. whoever bought that needs to call 3dr and have it returned and turn the person who sold it in before they are accused of receiving stolen property. As solo / drone Owners i would think we would be more concerned about someone selling a downed solo. I also dont believe he donated any money not that that should make a difference.. If he was flying dangerously or in restricted air he should be identified and fined. But letting some guy sell a lost drone is just wrong!
Agreed on the no moralities but my UASs are registered as an aircraft and will soon be stickered with N#s. That scenario would no longer be a finders keepers game to a lot of us.I think this falls under "finder's keepers, loser weepers". Common law states that lost property is personal property that was unintentionally left by its true owner. Mislaid property is personal property that was intentionally set down by its owner and then forgotten, for instance, leaving your wallet on the counter, the finder is legally required to return it. If your wallet falls out of your pocket, the finder is not legally required to return it. There are of course, modifications to Common law which may state you have to return it to a government official and then held for a certain number of days which then reverts to the finder if not claimed. But who is going to know that you took the money out of the wallet first then returned it, or just throw it away rather than trying to find the owner? The drones are not specifically registered, only the owner. Anyone finding a lost drone can simply remove the FA registration number and keep it or sell it at will. When someone has no moral decency to begin with, laws, both legal and moral means nothing to them.
I assume you're flying as a commercial pilot?Agreed on the no moralities but my UASs are registered as an aircraft and will soon be stickered with N#s. That scenario would no longer be a finders keepers game to a lot of us.
Edit. He did, however, get back to me just now and said he was donating the procedes to the Planned Parenthood charity.
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