Another Drone Pilot does it Again
11-15-2014, 07:51 PM
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No hard numbers here either, but I believe planes was where it all began, so I'd have to say plenty of people have done it that way, continue to do it this way, and might actually start it this way. I don't do it in either config but I've got to assume the airplane is the easiest platform.
11-15-2014, 08:08 PM
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No don't worry about them.. in Russia you are free to fly multi copters over the Kremlin and nobody cares…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5nOFdsQ2Q According to a Russian modeller on another forum there are Phantoms flying around the Kremlin regularly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5nOFdsQ2Q According to a Russian modeller on another forum there are Phantoms flying around the Kremlin regularly.
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11-15-2014, 08:20 PM
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No don't worry about them.. in Russia you are free to fly multi copters over the Kremlin and nobody cares…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5nOFdsQ2Q According to a Russian modeller on another forum there are Phantoms flying around the Kremlin regularly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB5nOFdsQ2Q According to a Russian modeller on another forum there are Phantoms flying around the Kremlin regularly.
11-15-2014, 08:23 PM
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And can a farmer compensate me to get a look at his crops, herd etc?
Being as deer season just opened here, can I scout an area for deer, for beer?
What about the 250' smoke stack on a factory, can I video the inside and outside for a family member who is in charge of it? For money
Being as deer season just opened here, can I scout an area for deer, for beer?
What about the 250' smoke stack on a factory, can I video the inside and outside for a family member who is in charge of it? For money
all these things for free but not for pay. IMO it is either safe or not, Money changing hands has nothing to do with if it is safe or not.
11-16-2014, 05:13 AM
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Ira d, that's about how I feel too. The hunting one is most likely against the law, but I can see people using fpv(drone because it is doing work or used in killing) to drive deer, wild boars or whatever else is destroying their crops. Guess my opinion goes back to childhood, and being taught "Mind your own business, don't worry about what their doing!"
11-16-2014, 05:15 AM
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By the way, this guy is one of many people who designed the very successful healthcare program in Massachusetts which is the basic model for the PPACA.
11-16-2014, 05:25 AM
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Dang it!!! WINDY this morning due to the approaching cold front. Looks like my maiden voyage into FPV will have to wait...arghhhhh!!
But on the bright side, post #400 has got me thinking about how I can rig my Airfield 1400mm T-28 for FPV. That seems like it would be a blast, too!
But on the bright side, post #400 has got me thinking about how I can rig my Airfield 1400mm T-28 for FPV. That seems like it would be a blast, too!
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11-16-2014, 05:46 AM
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When I look into my crystal ball, the future of FPV looks very bright.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
11-16-2014, 05:59 AM
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^^^ Which as a FPV newb, where do I start as far as FPV setups? Just doing a quick search, and I quickly realize that there are many options. Already I'm overwhelmed! Heck, what's the difference between 1.9 ghz, 2.4 ghz, 5.6 (I think), why does this matter? Are there cameras better suited for a plane's cockpit than a Go-Pro?
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11-16-2014, 06:05 AM
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Actually, you have slightly misinterpreted the interpretive rule. What it says is that you cannot call your drone a model airplane if you fly for compensation. It doesn't say that you can't. However, at present there are regulatory niceties that you will have to overcome to fly your drone for pay. At present, commercial drone operations are being approved, or rejected, on a case by case basis. You must apply to the FAA for a waiver.
11-16-2014, 06:13 AM
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Actually, you have slightly misinterpreted the interpretive rule. What it says is that you cannot call your drone a model airplane if you fly for compensation. It doesn't say that you can't. However, at present there are regulatory niceties that you will have to overcome to fly your drone for pay. At present, commercial drone operations are being approved, or rejected, on a case by case basis. You must apply to the FAA for a waiver.
11-16-2014, 06:25 AM
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^^^ Which as a FPV newb, where do I start as far as FPV setups? Just doing a quick search, and I quickly realize that there are many options. Already I'm overwhelmed! Heck, what's the difference between 1.9 ghz, 2.4 ghz, 5.6 (I think), why does this matter? Are there cameras better suited for a plane's cockpit than a Go-Pro?
Anyway, I'm hijacking this thread, and I've come up empty using the very-frustrating RCU search engine when looking for FPV info. Maybe someone knowledgeable can start a FPV newbie thread, and post a link to it here on this thread.
Anyway, I'm hijacking this thread, and I've come up empty using the very-frustrating RCU search engine when looking for FPV info. Maybe someone knowledgeable can start a FPV newbie thread, and post a link to it here on this thread.
The technology gobbledegook for FPV is intimidating unless you get a ready to fly quad copter. However the best place to get good beginner info is the website FPVLAB.
11-16-2014, 06:31 AM
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11-16-2014, 06:35 AM
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When I look into my crystal ball, the future of FPV looks very bright.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
11-16-2014, 07:51 AM
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Drone strikes woman at crowded market in Mount Dora
http://www.wesh.com/news/drone-strik...-dora/29742352
This is just the next town over from me. So everybody before you go off demanding that drones be banned, I heard from a friend that was at the event that the "drone" was actually a RC electric helicopter being flown conventionally.
There are FPV idiots and there are conventional RC idiots but the ever more clueless morons press will call the aircraft a drone!
Probably be a thread in the FPV forums calling for a ban on conventional RC as it is giving FPV a bad name.
This is just the next town over from me. So everybody before you go off demanding that drones be banned, I heard from a friend that was at the event that the "drone" was actually a RC electric helicopter being flown conventionally.
There are FPV idiots and there are conventional RC idiots but the ever more clueless morons press will call the aircraft a drone!
Probably be a thread in the FPV forums calling for a ban on conventional RC as it is giving FPV a bad name.
11-16-2014, 08:33 AM
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When I look into my crystal ball, the future of FPV looks very bright.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
FPV is simply a technology that lets a RC pilot fly from the in the cockpit perspective rather then remotely from the ground. Taking videos is just a one use of the capability of FPV and many more will evolve. Video in no way requires FPV as any RC plane can be equipped to take video, it does make it easier.
Just like RC succeeded control line, 2.4ghz succeeded 72mhz, lipo succeeded nitro, arf succeeded kit built, the hobby will evolve. In 5 to 10 years I speculate that most RC planes, helis, gliders, multi rotors will be flown FPV. And as always the change will be difficult with those too set in their ways to accept it.
FPV equipment will get better and better, stereo wide angle view with head tracking that works, lighter equipment, cheaper equipment all will happen.
Think out of the box......................... competitions............... FPV pylon, FPV combat, FPV aerobatics, FPV Navy Carrier, FPV fun flies.
Different?? sure, too much for some to accept? sure, but it will happen.
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11-16-2014, 08:51 AM
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Actually, you have slightly misinterpreted the interpretive rule. What it says is that you cannot call your drone a model airplane if you fly for compensation. It doesn't say that you can't. However, at present there are regulatory niceties that you will have to overcome to fly your drone for pay. At present, commercial drone operations are being approved, or rejected, on a case by case basis. You must apply to the FAA for a waiver.
what I do with my model unless I am doing something unsafe.
11-16-2014, 09:44 AM
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11-16-2014, 10:09 AM
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http://www.wesh.com/news/drone-strik...-dora/29742352
This is just the next town over from me. So everybody before you go off demanding that drones be banned, I heard from a friend that was at the event that the "drone" was actually a RC electric helicopter being flown conventionally.
There are FPV idiots and there are conventional RC idiots but the ever more clueless morons press will call the aircraft a drone!
Probably be a thread in the FPV forums calling for a ban on conventional RC as it is giving FPV a bad name.
This is just the next town over from me. So everybody before you go off demanding that drones be banned, I heard from a friend that was at the event that the "drone" was actually a RC electric helicopter being flown conventionally.
There are FPV idiots and there are conventional RC idiots but the ever more clueless morons press will call the aircraft a drone!
Probably be a thread in the FPV forums calling for a ban on conventional RC as it is giving FPV a bad name.
Now I don't believe in banning drones, never have. I do believe in banning irresponsible operators of drones, or better yet punishing them severely.
11-16-2014, 10:14 AM
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That is what I said. It's not in the rule, the rule only applies to model aviation, not commercial drone operations. It is in the 2012 FAA modernization act that authorizes the FAA to regulate commercial and public service drone operations. As yet there are no regulations in place, so the FAA has established case by case policy to permit drone operations.
