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I can see why they don't want to be known. The parks would probably have a field day with their lawyers. Not to mention the FAA, since it looks like they are most likely violating line of site drone rules, unless they are doing it in a helicopter or plane.

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If the parks wanted to find out and take action I think they already would have.

As noted elsewhere it wouldn’t be hard to figure this one out.

As far as I can tell this guy is a pretty benign actor.

It’s more likely they are still utilizing the tourist helicopters that fly near the park daily. Drones would stand out near the parks.

How does it hurt the interest of the parks? Doesn't it ultimatley draw the attention to new, upcoming rides and attractions?

It ruins the surprise. If they wanted people to see it they wouldn’t put up facades to block the construction.

Facades are also for preventing passersby from seeing an eyesore. I am sure they know about this, and if they really wanted it to stop they would send one of their umptillion lawyers after them.

I think the people who run the parks know that super fans are a big part of the theme park world and that you can’t keep everything from them. In fact they seem to embrace the super fans and even their rumors.

> I asked them if they are a helicopter or plane pilot, and they replied simply: "A very good customer."

What I would say if I were a stealthy droner.

FWIW a lot of helecopters fly over WDW these days. Having just returned last week I'd see a good 5 or so helecopters flying over and around the parks every day. It is a tad annoying at this point but given there are no restrictions on doing so there's little Disney could do to stop it.

To me it looks like they work for the parks. Both controlling and a good Twitter advertisement.

All of them?

Parks or accounts? There's only two parks and one person in question.

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