Field notes

Short notes you can use the next time something is overhead.

Faceless, practical, worldwide. No take-down advice.

Detection · 4 min

How to spot a drone over your house

No special gear. Listen first, then look, then watch the pattern. You only need to decide if it is likely a drone — and if it is hanging around.

Legal · 5 min

What you can legally do if a drone is over your property

Do not try to bring it down. Document it. Report harassment or unsafe flying through official channels. Overflight is not automatically illegal.

Record · 4 min

How to document a drone so a report actually matters

If you only say there was something in the sky, nothing happens. A simple, specific record is what makes a complaint useful.

Tools · 4 min

Free phone apps and Remote ID

Remote ID is a digital number plate. Some phones can pick it up. Not every drone broadcasts, and range is limited — but a screenshot still belongs in your log.

Action · 4 min

How to report it so someone can act

A useful report is short, specific, and attached to evidence. Read it from your log. Do not add a story.

Myths · 3 min

Common myths about drones and your privacy

You do not own the sky. One pass is not a crime. Apps are not magic. Calm records beat viral take-down videos.