[Vision2020] drone sighting

[Tom Hansen]

Thanks for being there, Chief.

The reassurance realized by your assistance, and that of your department, is immeasurable in ensuring the safety of our community.

Sidebar:  My concern for potential hazards brought on by flying a drone in populated regions gives me cause to donate (not sell) the "Moscow Cares" drone and carrying case to an entity that can dedicate more time and effort in its operation and maintenance.  Suggestions?

Thanks again.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho


> On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:52 PM, David Duke <dduke at ci.moscow.id.us> wrote:
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> Mr. Hansen:
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> The police department has been unable to specifically identify what type of flying object was observed over the middle school as reported. We contacted the school district and they said they do not use drones for any special events or projects at this time. Neither the LCSO or MPD use drones or even plan on incorporating this tool in the future based on the restrictions placed on our agencies by Idaho Code. No one at the PD knows of anyone owning a drone, other than you.  There are many remote control toy aircraft used by hobbyist in the community but unsure if this craft was one which got away from the operator.  No other sightings or complaints have been received but I will keep this incident in mind if any other complaints arise in reference to similar sightings.
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> <image002.png>David J. Duke 
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> From: Tom Hansen [mailto:thansen at moscow.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 10:35 AM
> To: Paul Rumelhart
> Cc: Moscow Vision 2020; David Duke
> Subject: Re: [Vision2020] drone sighting
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> Mr. Rumelhart stated:
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> "This one was a few feet long and looked like an official drone some department or other was testing out. I highly doubt they were deploying it illegally."
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> http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/vision2020/2014-September/098157.html
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> Question, Mr. Rumelhart:  Since I have never seen a drone flying within Moscow city limits (with the sole exception of the "Moscow Cares" drone I flew the other day at Guy Wicks Field), what department (state, county, or city) possesses a drone?
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> Question for Chief Duke:  Chief, are you aware of ANY drones flown over Moscow Junior High School yesterday (Saturday)?  I ask this question because I consider such activity to be a threat to the safety of the Moscow community.  I have thought it over carefully and extensively.  I have decided not to fly the "Moscow Cares" drone (pictured below) over people or a location with the potential of inhabiting people. 
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> Thank you for your anticipated and thoughtful response, Chief.
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> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
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> "Moscow Cares"
> http://www.MoscowCares.com
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> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
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> On Sep 21, 2014, at 7:41 AM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:
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> Nope.
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> Mine is virtually silent
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> Anybody care to see Guy Wicks Field from approximately 200 (that's right, two hundred) feet?
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> I don't see why I was so concerned.  This drone is easier to fly, and control (via iPad), than a kite.
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> If I were you, Mr. Rumelhart, I would report this sighting to the Moscow Police.  Flying a drone, especially one as noisy as you claim, over a public school is dangerous.
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> Never mind.  I Cc'd a copy of this to Moscow Police Chief Duke.  You can provide the missing details to the officer when he stops by, ok?  The community would appreciate it.
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> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
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> "Moscow Cares"
> http://www.MoscowCares.com
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> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
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> On Sep 20, 2014, at 5:06 PM, Paul Rumelhart <paul.rumelhart at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I just saw what I looked like a big white drone making a loud piercing whistle sound heading west above the Junior High.  Anyone else see it?  Is this Tom's new toy?  I can only assume it was spying on me, attempting to divine exactly what I'm putting in the chili I've been preparing for dinner.
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> Paul
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