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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivh7fat wrote

Video clip to see the flow rate change over the past two weeks. https://youtu.be/diREBnIFUDc

Edit: One very important note regarding drone use at the Falls. Raptor nesting season begins in early spring and goes through the end of June. Absolutely no drones should be flown during this time. PSE has signs up everywhere informing you that UAS use on their property is prohibited. I was not on PSE property when I took this shot.

Also, I communicated with the Snoqualmie Tribe about a set of restrictions, which were designed to be as minimally intrusive as possible before flying here. Don't fly here unless you ask beforehand, and absolutely do not fly over the plunge pool.

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tdyo t1_ivhefbv wrote

Awesome footage. Remember when the original Planet Earth came out and these kinds of shots blew our minds? Drones can be controversial, but it sure is fun to get video like this without a Planet Earth budget. Nice work!

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivhi572 wrote

Thanks! That reminds me that I need to update my first comment about drone use at the falls.

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sounderpounder t1_ivi2itg wrote

Just FYI it is illegal to fly a drone at or near a hydroelectric facility such as Snoqualmie Falls. Because they are considered critical infrastructure and are under federal jurisdiction. Also there are several protected bird species around the falls. There are signs up in the park and PSE can shut you down or contact law enforcement. Not trying to be a party pooper just wanted you to be informed.

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Twin_Peaks_Townie OP t1_ivi99bu wrote

I'm sure you have a source at the ready for that regulation...
You are taking a prohibition on flying over a very specific subset of Critical Infrastructure, and are incorrectly applying it to whatever you feel it should be, when it isn't.

I've clearly laid out that I wasn't on PSE property, so they aren't going to call law enforcement for breaking a rule of theirs. Here's Snoqualmie municipal code on UAS https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Snoqualmie/html/Snoqualmie17/Snoqualmie1779.html

>Not trying to be a party pooper just wanted you to be informed.

Sorry, but you are intentionally trying to be a party pooper.

Edit: Grammar.

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