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02-24-2016, 03:57 PM
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Are the projected numbers puffed up...sure, probably. Build excitement, make it seem bigger than it is, it's all about promotion I'm sure. Had to chuckle when I looked at the "world class pilots" that were slated to fly, I think they listed 4. Impressive!
The whole organized racing this is still in it's infancy, but it's probably the biggest growth segment of this hobby right now (other than the dreaded foamies) and other than the big name fly ins that we all know about, I don't see anything else bringing in these amount of people. Even if you knock it down to several thousand, those are still big numbers for a two day event.
Chances are they got that number from somewhere, it's an odd number to just put out there. Also, they secured that location for two days. I know you are trying to minimize the attendance...but did you see how big that place is? As the Donald would say...it's uuuuuuuuuge. Also, about 10k to rent it out. Unless the attendees are forking out a few hundred dollars for landing fees, I'd say your prediction might be off. Perhaps they'll have coverage of the event.
I watched a much smaller event last year at the NEAT fair, they had a section set up just for FPV racing, part of a quarry actually. Meh...wasn't that interesting to watch. Like trying to follow big flies. Much easier to watch the fixed wing stuff fly. And all nice and quite electric stuff!
02-24-2016, 03:59 PM
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Hi Radioman, I understand your comment but I am in the USA right now and have been for a month. I will be here for another month and make several extended trips to the USA each year.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun in Australia if you want one.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun in Australia if you want one.
Ya...but do you have one of these?
02-24-2016, 05:11 PM
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Hi Radioman, I understand your comment but I am in the USA right now and have been for a month. I will be here for another month and make several extended trips to the USA each year. I usually bring something RC to fly while here and registered via the FAA site.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun legally in Australia.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun legally in Australia.
where someone gets a reward for telling on someone who is flying then I,m sorry but that is BS
02-24-2016, 06:15 PM
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Nobody wanted this registration process but if it gives the FAA more power against the idiots who fly irresponsibly then I understand it completely.
If your flying location is more than 5 miles from an airport and you are flying responsibly you have absolutely nothing to worry about. The FAA likely does not care about people flying on private property and within their safety guidelines.
I do respect standing up for one's rights but this registration process is "small". It is a minor inconvenience to the responsible flyers, nothing more.
If the FAA ever tries to ban RC altogether you can rest assured I will be right beside you fighting for my right to fly.
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02-24-2016, 07:22 PM
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Hi Radioman, I understand your comment but am in the USA right now and have been for a month. I will be here for another month and make several extended trips to the USA each year. I usually bring something RC to fly while here and registered via the FAA site.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun legally in Australia.
My job is flying an N registered jet internationally with an FAA ATP licence. So I have a very strong interest and 'stake' in what the FAA is doing.
I also have an Australian Commercial UAV licence and will get the FAA equivalent later this year.
Yes our gun laws tightened up since the Port Arthur shooting but I still have several rifles shotguns and handguns. It's no problem at all owning a gun legally in Australia.
I don't think U need anything from the FAA to fly anything R/C in the USA that is.
02-24-2016, 07:35 PM
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I used a hotel address in Tucson that we regularly stay at. I confirmed this was ok with the FAA UAS team first.
Technically its not registration for me but a "recognition of ownership"
Q11. Are non-U.S. citizens visiting the United States on vacation or for drone competitions required to register?
A. Everyone, including foreign nationals and tourists, who operate a UAS for hobby or recreational purposes outdoors in the U.S. must use the FAA's online registration system. These non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent U.S. residents will receive the same registration certificate as U.S. Citizens or permanent U.S. residents. However, this certificate will function as a "recognition of ownership" document. This document is required by the Department of Transportation for foreign nationals to operate legally in the US.
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02-24-2016, 08:58 PM
#4713
Wrong, he very much has a "stake" in this...he flies in the US, not only the toy planes you are going to be giving up, but also the real deal...big 'ol honkin corporate jets.
That doens't sound right. What I mean is as long as the government has the right to deny his VISA he has no stake.
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02-24-2016, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TimJ 
So instead of taking a brief moment to do the register you would rather let the government win and not fly?
Yeeeeaahhh......That totally makes sense.
Remember last year when I said there should be a web site that anyone buying any flying R/C toy had to take a test to get his Federal number to be prove that they Knew not to fly near airports an the like. Well The feds should hav done that with their Registration (JOKE) process. Proving U know the Rules befor U can buy a dangerous TOY seems like a logical thing doesn't it?
02-24-2016, 09:39 PM
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02-25-2016, 04:09 AM
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how about between 300 and 16,000? Split to difference? Ha!
Are the projected numbers puffed up...sure, probably. Build excitement, make it seem bigger than it is, it's all about promotion I'm sure. Had to chuckle when I looked at the "world class pilots" that were slated to fly, I think they listed 4. Impressive!
The whole organized racing this is still in it's infancy, but it's probably the biggest growth segment of this hobby right now (other than the dreaded foamies) and other than the big name fly ins that we all know about, I don't see anything else bringing in these amount of people. Even if you knock it down to several thousand, those are still big numbers for a two day event.
Chances are they got that number from somewhere, it's an odd number to just put out there. Also, they secured that location for two days. I know you are trying to minimize the attendance...but did you see how big that place is? As the Donald would say...it's uuuuuuuuuge. Also, about 10k to rent it out. Unless the attendees are forking out a few hundred dollars for landing fees, I'd say your prediction might be off. Perhaps they'll have coverage of the event.
I watched a much smaller event last year at the NEAT fair, they had a section set up just for FPV racing, part of a quarry actually. Meh...wasn't that interesting to watch. Like trying to follow big flies. Much easier to watch the fixed wing stuff fly. And all nice and quite electric stuff!
Are the projected numbers puffed up...sure, probably. Build excitement, make it seem bigger than it is, it's all about promotion I'm sure. Had to chuckle when I looked at the "world class pilots" that were slated to fly, I think they listed 4. Impressive!
The whole organized racing this is still in it's infancy, but it's probably the biggest growth segment of this hobby right now (other than the dreaded foamies) and other than the big name fly ins that we all know about, I don't see anything else bringing in these amount of people. Even if you knock it down to several thousand, those are still big numbers for a two day event.
Chances are they got that number from somewhere, it's an odd number to just put out there. Also, they secured that location for two days. I know you are trying to minimize the attendance...but did you see how big that place is? As the Donald would say...it's uuuuuuuuuge. Also, about 10k to rent it out. Unless the attendees are forking out a few hundred dollars for landing fees, I'd say your prediction might be off. Perhaps they'll have coverage of the event.
I watched a much smaller event last year at the NEAT fair, they had a section set up just for FPV racing, part of a quarry actually. Meh...wasn't that interesting to watch. Like trying to follow big flies. Much easier to watch the fixed wing stuff fly. And all nice and quite electric stuff!
Just how will that work? I also believe that if the AMA could show growing membership due to multi rotors they put them out just to prove they were right in courting them.
Mike
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02-25-2016, 06:23 AM
#4717
Course it won't , you have a job and spend money here . And , since "the system" just loves foreigners who make & spend money here , money that gets taxed when you make it and taxed when you spend it , but then you don't go tapping into any "social services" later in life , your a net gain for those pullin the country's financial strings ....
02-25-2016, 07:05 AM
#4718
I know your convinced that this whole drone racing deal will be a God sent to the AMA along with the hobby but I just don't see it and I'll explain why. I've followed all the events and the turn out numbers just aren't there. Take the F3expo, it was covered on social media and pictures don't lie. There's the entrants and a whole lot of empty seats. Remember paying attendees foot the bill for any event. Will this one be different? Time will tell. The locals here ( all 8 or 9 of them) that want to drone race bounce from place to place and lack any kind of organization and will not affiliate with either club in town although we offered our sites to them they choose to go their own way. My guess is to avoid club dues and AMA.
Just how will that work? I also believe that if the AMA could show growing membership due to multi rotors they put them out just to prove they were right in courting them.
Mike
Just how will that work? I also believe that if the AMA could show growing membership due to multi rotors they put them out just to prove they were right in courting them.
Mike
02-25-2016, 07:10 AM
#4719
As is typical with all your responses, you expect something to be an instant success the day it is launched with profit and great numbers. The reality is that almost never happens. McDonald's didn't have 10k franchises after their first day in business. The whole MR thing is still relatively new and MR racing is still in its infancy. It will take time to see how it all plays out and if the AMA membership numbers grow which I expect they will. I'd figure at least 3-5 years for the numbers to potentially level off.
Chris , you know when it'll REALLY take off ? You know those "Robot Wars" shows where the Robots knock the crap out of each other with flamethrowers and saws and such ?
Yep ! Once you get it to the level of "Flying Robot Drone Wars" you'll fill stadiums everywhere !
02-25-2016, 07:14 AM
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Course it won't , you have a job and spend money here . And , since "the system" just loves foreigners who make & spend money here , money that gets taxed when you make it and taxed when you spend it , but then you don't go tapping into any "social services" later in life , your a net gain for those pullin the country's financial strings ....
02-25-2016, 07:52 AM
#4722
And yea , most shows have peaked about half a year before they go mainstream . Drama 0 , Flamethrowers 1
02-25-2016, 07:55 AM
#4723
IMHO FPV racing is going to get a lot of attention over the next several years.
02-25-2016, 07:58 AM
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I have question from what I here when you buy a new drone you register it at purchase is that true if so does this apply to airplane kits I'm talking stick build i'm not trying to be a smart ass.I love building so if I build a plane for someone else do I register it or do they I test fly everything I build so if I don't register am I breaking the law
02-25-2016, 08:01 AM
#4725
Drone war videos from Maker Faire:
https://youtu.be/EJ4Fz_m43MM
https://youtu.be/jFiYqVKFJ0U
This one has FPV in it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f-TD23GzkM
https://youtu.be/EJ4Fz_m43MM
https://youtu.be/jFiYqVKFJ0U
This one has FPV in it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f-TD23GzkM