http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1789450/hong-kong-wild-frontier-drones-lack-rules-prompts-fears-over-privacy-and
"Blogging about his visit to Hong Kong, an American videographer,
whose aerial film of the city has become a favourite of local drone
pilots, writes: "Coming from the US, people often look at drones with
mistrust, or even fear, but in Hong Kong, people seemed genuinely
curious and interested, which I found refreshing. Even the police
officers would come by to take a closer look, and provided me with tips
on good places to fly."
Still, some worry that the city's love affair with drones may reveal a
darker side. Fears about privacy and the potential for injury are
common. Drones are speedy devices - a top-range model from DJI can reach
80km/h - and their spinning rotors can cause serious injury if they hit
a person.
Perhaps the most publicised injury involved an American
photojournalist who lost the tip of her nose when a drone became tangled
in her hair during a restaurant publicity event. In another close call,
a drone filming the Occupy protests in Mong Kok last year crashed into a
building and tumbled into the crowd. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Supporters are quick to point out there have not been any reports of
serious injury or drone-related privacy complaints even though Hong Kong
is one of the world's most densely populated cities."
I still think, though, that clear, good rules are needed.
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