The premise in the title seems be pulled out of thin air after actually reading the piece. You're right there just wasn't enough information to say anything either way.
I'm asking both of you this question.
I think there is plenty in the story to know that this behavior is asking for trouble. Where I'm from this would not have resulted in a friendly chat with the fellow on the street.
In fact, if anyone wants to try similar research at my home, please email me, I would love to film my response. :)
Imagine 4-5 V for Vindetta mask wearing hockey players approaching you quickly and aggressively to get an idea of what would happen. I'll be the guy on the porch filming and laughing.
Second, I do not believe the story happened as the person claims. The details just don't add up. A guy takes his radio-controlled aircraft to a local park with a huge soccer field and chooses to fly in someone's side-yard instead? I think that's unlikely. Also, the interaction between the husband and the pilot? That sounds heavily weighted to make the husband seem uber-nice and the pilot seem like a dick. I'd bet the real interaction was different than described.
Of course, there's not enough info to know, so my interpretation is only speculation.
Are Creepy Dudes Now Using Drone Technology For Their Nefarious Ends?
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/05/14/are-creepy-dudes-now-u...
Which takes what one human on the planet has done, and projects his behavior, his terrible attitude onto all men.