[Vision2020] drone sighting

Thu Sep 25 07:11:53 PDT 2014

I know I'll sleep better tonight knowing our skies are safe!

I pity the folks in Oregon.

On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 6:33 AM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:

> The drone will be given to Ellen Roskovich, who will give it to her son in
> Oregon.
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> So ends this final episode of *The Grown-Alone Drone Leaves Home.*
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> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
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> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
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> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
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> *From:* vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [
> mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com <vision2020-bounces at moscow.com>] *On
> Behalf Of *Tom Hansen
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 24, 2014 4:10 PM
> *To:* David Duke
> *Cc:* Dave Lehmitz; Moscow Vision 2020; Paul Kwiatkowski
> *Subject:* Re: [Vision2020] drone sighting
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> Thanks for being there, Chief.
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> The reassurance realized by your assistance, and that of your department,
> is immeasurable in ensuring the safety of our community.
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> 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?
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> Thanks again.
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> Tom Hansen
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> Moscow, Idaho
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> 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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> *118 East 4th Street*
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> *Moscow, Idaho 83843*
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> *Protecting our Community with Commitment, Honor, & Integrity*
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> *From:* Tom Hansen [mailto:thansen at moscow.com <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"
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> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
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> Tom Hansen
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> 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"
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> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
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> Tom Hansen
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> 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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