Re: Photography Forbidden
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Originally Posted by Speedbird1
They should remove the ban on all photography of aircraft.
There is no ban on photography of aircraft. That may be what some law enforcement want you to believe, but it just isn't true.
Re: Photography Forbidden
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Originally Posted by Speedbird1
There is a double-standard as far as photographing aircraft. Many of us have been chased-away and even harrassed by the authorities when seen taking photos or videos of aircraft. There was a terrible crash of a private plane yesterday into an apartment high rise in Manhattan. How much would these same authorities like to see photos, or better-yet, videos of the crash? They prohibit photography yet it would be very helpful as a tool to investigate the tragedy. They should remove the ban on all photography of aircraft. I don't see how photography poses a threat.
Of course there is a double standard, there is Freedom of the Press in the United States and members of the Media carry ID & their Press Credentials at all times.
Back to the everyday photographer, there is no law that says taking photos of an aircraft is illegal.
Of course, it depends where you are, if you are taking photos of an aircraft in a restricted area, if stopped by the Police, yes, the Police are going to make you leave.
There is increased security in areas involving aviation, so, yes, the Police are going to question people that are doing anything questionable.
If stopped by the Police no your rights, if going on a Spotting Trip carry ID with you, be polite to the Police, they are simply doing their job. If you are in a restricted area, and the Police ask you to leave, then leave...
I was watching people taking photos of aircraft in a restricted area, they went into their truck & took out a ladder, leaning over the fence, & then they wonder why they gain the attention of the Police... :roll: