[Vision2020] drone sighting

Gary Crabtree moscowlocksmith at gmail.com
Thu Sep 25 10:49:18 PDT 2014


When this deadly aerial weapon crashes into a bus from an Oregon children's
home for poor blind (yet large eyed and adorable) orphans, causing the
mayhem only a drone can, do you imagine that the monster that gifted said
abomination will be exempt from liability?

A thought,
g

On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 7:11 AM, Darrell Keim <keim153 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I know I'll sleep better tonight knowing our skies are safe!
>
> I pity the folks in Oregon.
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> 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.
>>
>> So ends this final episode of *The Grown-Alone Drone Leaves Home.*
>>
>> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>>
>> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
>> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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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>> *Chief of Police                                        *
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>> *Moscow Police Department         *
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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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>> *<image003.jpg>  <image004.png>*
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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?
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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>> <image005.jpg>
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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 <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 <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:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Paul
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