I'm assuming then that most are unaware of any specific fishery banning the use of drones for this particular purpose.
As to one of the points raised, what is to be considered as 'sporting'? I'm curious as to know where this line is to be drawn?
Should you ban someone who can cast a bait 200 yards as they may have an advantage over most other anglers? Swim feeders allow you to bait accurately at distance, the hair rig has quadrupled people's catch rates... Rod, reel & line development have all impacted on how we fish. Man-made bait over naturals... The list goes on and on with regard to how technology has advanced and shaped the way we fish.
I suppose the question that came to mind is that -
Does flying a drone to place a rig require any more or less skill than that of casting from the bank?
Now I don't wish to offend those who choose to use centre pins, bamboo rods, cat gut with crow quills all hauled to the bank side in a wicker basket...but I'm sure you would agree that you will have fewer options in your pursuit than that of a the chap in the next peg with more up to date equipment. Angling abilities aside.
Is the mindset of the majority to ban / condone the use of a new, modern method or technique simply because its something we may not see ourselves using in the immediate future (perhaps due to cost) or on principle? If it is on principle alone. What are those rules?