I note here that in the Seattle WA area, we have an event called SEAFAIR. Basically hydroplane races- and years ago BA flew its prototype 707 over Lake washington and did a slow roll during that event.
Anyhow , for years, part of the celebration involves the Blue Angels who practice on Thurs and Friday for their show on Sat and Sunday. ( july 31 thru aug 2nd is the SEAFAIR and Aug 1st and 2nd is the Airshow.
For practice sessions, they close the interstate hiway over the lake to prevent accidents, and during the actual show. During practice, they pass over my house at something less than 1000 feet- in formation
Local TV is already trying to make public that NO drones/planes/etc in a 5 to 10 mile radius of the lake are allowed to fly for about an hour PERIOD . Reason should be obvious. The airspace is closed- down to lake level ( about 20 feet above sea level ).
The Angels make passes at around 100 feet above the lake at 400 plus, and do some formation flying at something around 400-500 feet.
UPDATE- Low pass over beach sends umbrellas and stuff flying
http://www.grindtv.com/random/blue-a...VETCYgX4dIE.97
If one looks close- in the top left side about midway thru, can catch a glimpse of the Angels low pass - ' sneak pass ? '
Even a small drone impacting at that speed can be deadly. And keep in mind that with the close formations used, the pilots fly on the leader for position. The chances of the leader spotting a small drone at 200 300 feet during various passes is slim to none.
They have already announced they will have bucu spotters and survellience posts around the lake and a ways out.
Lets all hope that the local idiots do nothing stupid. And that should also apply to whereever the Angels fly.