Baller jayski Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 http://www.usawaterski.org/default.asp?Display=3167 Curious if this is representative of what the membership feels is required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted June 20, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 20, 2019 It depends on the height and if they are going to track the skier. I had one flying alongside and slightly above me once and it was distracting. I could actually hear it over the boat engine and spray noise. I think I could also pick it up in my peripheral view as well. I think the shots would be cool if you can keep it from being an interference. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 With those requirements, I rather imagine that there will be very minimal usage of drones at tournaments in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted June 20, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 20, 2019 I see it says the distance from a competitor must be 50 meters. That might be good enough to avoid sound, but I’m not sure. Avoiding peripheral intrusion would require more height if the drone were to fly 50 meters to one side at like 20 feet. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 TC's will now be required to send in drone tracking video and certify that drones were farther than 50 meters. Splash Drone software will be required and GPS tracking data will be sent to USAWS for review. For Euro tournaments no such tracking of video is required because of Brexit regulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 Seems appropriately proactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 Unless it's used as an integral part of the tournament itself I see this as overreach. Site owners discretion and risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 Why is USAWaterski involving themselves in this? Seems like there is a lot of other stuff to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 @BoneHead because one crashing into a skier or a car or spectator creates a liability issue that is a reality. Also, the use of the images without the consent is another potential problem. I agree with @Drago that it seems appropriately proactive. The USA-WSWS January 2019 Board meeting has some notes on the action starting on page 5. The goal appears to be to limit exposure to liability and provide some basic rules that tournament hosts/clubs can use to promote their safe use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 20, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2019 I remember a spectator at a Southern Regionals a few years ago who was hit with the blades and sustained injury. Possibly went to the hospital but I do not remember off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 Just seems like there's a lot more for our illustrious sanction to worry about than the 1 in 77,000,001 chance that I'm going to get hit by a drone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldGuysRule Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 I was serving as a safety at a recent Nationals when I got involved in a "discussion" with a drone operator. The operator was flying the drone out in front of the jump so the drone was in the field of vision of the jumpers. The jumpers were virtually jumping into the drone! The drone was landed and the jumping event started back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 How long do you guys think it took to figure this one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 IMO drones could give boat path and.course survey pretty soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 Which is exactly what I'd expect a Safety, tournament director, or owner to do. What happens when someone flies a drone too close now. We didn't need a rule for common sense. The person dumb enough to fly a drone too close to jumpers or skiers didn't give two shits about a rule that USA Waterski came up with. You can't fix stupid with a rule saying drone pilots must be certified and follow FAA rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 Who is going to enforce this crap! Next it will be lawn darts! And that’s not all Squirrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 @teammalibu TCs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted June 24, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2019 Not this one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delonous Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I've been somewhat waiting on rules for tournaments, although I expected more like "must be 50ft above the water and get tourney director/site owner approval." I was at at tournament that had overhanging power lines, another guys drone hit them and fell straight into the water. So yes it's unlikely, but still a possibility of injury. As a drone operator myself at tourneys, I'm glad there's rules. But am I going to appreciate having to get insurance and a certificate... not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted June 25, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2019 IF I were a drone owner/operator, I would investigate whether my Homeowner's liability policy would provide liability coverage for me while using my drone. If not, I would ask if same could be endorsed (added) to my homeowner's coverage. Similarly, I would check my personal excess liability coverage. That is usually the least expensive way to obtain liability insurance. Chances are slim, but what if your drone caused a serious injury or fatality. A million might not be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 25, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2019 I guess I’ll have to pack my 12 gauge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MillerTime38 Posted June 25, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2019 I am with @teammalibu here, 12 gauge with some #6 shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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