View Poll Results: Was it a mistake or not for the AMA to embrace drones ?
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Yes or No , Do you think the AMA was right or wrong to embrace DRONES ?
12-02-2015, 05:52 AM
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Drones replaced traditional models in the 70's, which is when I started flying drones. I never called them that but that is what they are. I think we need to stop using that term and use sUAV and Model Airplane which are the two terms the FAA uses.
BTW the definition of "Model Airplane" include those pesky quads, just not the ones with GPS.
BTW the definition of "Model Airplane" include those pesky quads, just not the ones with GPS.
12-02-2015, 05:54 AM
#127
Really? I had no issue understanding the question and I'm no rocket scientist.. I really find it hard to believe that 33% couldn't understand it. So far we have had 3 (I believe) who admitted they made a mistake. My advise to them or anyone else is read twice before you hit submit.
Mike
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12-02-2015, 05:56 AM
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12-02-2015, 05:56 AM
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I would guess over 90% of AMA members fly drones. The rest fly traditional models like control line and free flight.
12-02-2015, 06:00 AM
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12-02-2015, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by astrohog 
INCREDIBLE!
Let's NOT use the numbers from the actual poll. let's take a stab at it and call it good!
SERIOUSLY? NO, I mean, are you REALLY for REAL?
Astro
Ounce again U are absolutely correct at least to the FAA's definitions of DRONES. Soon to be over a MILLION strong. I'll bet tat 99.99% won't be REGISTERED Xmas Morning for their Maiden either.
12-02-2015, 06:05 AM
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AMA made a big mistake. The world of DRONEs has exploded and will certainly have an adverse affect on all of us because users for the most part are not responsible nor are they the type to join an organization where they see no benefit to themselves.
12-02-2015, 06:07 AM
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12-02-2015, 06:15 AM
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12-02-2015, 06:18 AM
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So why shouldn't the AMA embrace quads? They should just as they accept helicopters. What about bicopters? or tricopters? Why should the number of blades be a factor? Only that the fact that having three or more blades make the platform stable, and easier to fly and to use a camera has made this a problem. Add to the fact that now all you need is a cell phone and type in a distance and direction or coordinates, that and ignorance has become the problem. Everybody says it has put a bad name for the AMA. But I bet if you poll the public you will find that 90% think the AMA is the American Medical Association, and 9% think it is the American Motorcycle Association. IMO if the new mentioned us more often then the bad publicity would actually HELP!
12-02-2015, 06:21 AM
#136
(it's POLL. Poles are for strippers!)
Yet you bothered to vote?
Did you only realize it was useless AFTER you saw the results were heavily lopsided against your opinion?
I can only imagine how this thread would read IF the results were opposite!
Regards,
Astro
Yet you bothered to vote?
Did you only realize it was useless AFTER you saw the results were heavily lopsided against your opinion?
I can only imagine how this thread would read IF the results were opposite!
Regards,
Astro
12-02-2015, 06:25 AM
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The FAA doesn't use that term and people get really confused when its not used in the regulations. So maybe we should stop using the term?
12-02-2015, 06:29 AM
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So why shouldn't the AMA embrace quads? They should just as they accept helicopters. What about bicopters? or tricopters? Why should the number of blades be a factor? Only that the fact that having three or more blades make the platform stable, and easier to fly and to use a camera has made this a problem. Add to the fact that now all you need is a cell phone and type in a distance and direction or coordinates, that and ignorance has become the problem. Everybody says it has put a bad name for the AMA. But I bet if you poll the public you will find that 90% think the AMA is the American Medical Association, and 9% think it is the American Motorcycle Association. IMO if the new mentioned us more often then the bad publicity would actually HELP!
I see it every day the only quads we see at the field are the ones that our club members buy. Out of all the quads we have sold not one has showed at the field even though we invite them. There is no way these people will come into the fold there's no reason for them too anyone on that thinks that they will register them is dreaming. This whole thing is a exercise in futility.
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12-02-2015, 06:32 AM
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12-02-2015, 06:34 AM
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12-02-2015, 06:49 AM
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YES 85 - 79.44% They Made a mistake
- NO 22 - 20.56% No They did not
These numbers point to something interesting. That numbers don't lie.
There have been numerous threads on this subject but this ones different. It's clear as day how people feel on the subject.
In the other threads if you wanted your feelings on the subject known you had to post them. Risking be attacked by some members and told just how wrong they were. Here they could post their vote and not comment. Not everyone is comfortable posting on a forum.
It's been beaten to death here that those of us who feel the AMA blew it on this whole deal are a small minority but this poll validates there are more than just a few.
If you have not done so please email your District VP along with Bob Brown and let them know how you feel.
Mike
The numbers don't lie.
I certainly don't question the validity
of the poll-considering the AMA
demographic, I'd say about 80%
of those responding fit right in
with the Archie Bunker mentality.
12-02-2015, 07:03 AM
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Well done.
Were you one of the one's "tricked" by the poll?
Mike
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12-02-2015, 07:37 AM
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12-02-2015, 07:45 AM
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The only member net would be the racer since they require AMA to participate and I would imagine most who race have been in the hobby so would already be a AMA member. The big fascination with the whole quad thing is that it's a camera platform and any one with 1 brain cell can fly one. Why would anyone who purchases one of these want to join a club? So the can shoot fantastic video of nothing? They want "cool" video they can post on utube for the Oh Ah factor. Very, very few club sites offer that kind of scenery .
I see it every day the only quads we see at the field are the ones that our club members buy. Out of all the quads we have sold not one has showed at the field even though we invite them. There is no way these people will come into the fold there's no reason for them too anyone on that thinks that they will register them is dreaming. This whole thing is a exercise in futility.
Mike
I see it every day the only quads we see at the field are the ones that our club members buy. Out of all the quads we have sold not one has showed at the field even though we invite them. There is no way these people will come into the fold there's no reason for them too anyone on that thinks that they will register them is dreaming. This whole thing is a exercise in futility.
Mike
I see several quads at the field when I am there. Some are doing 3 D stunts.
12-02-2015, 08:09 AM
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12-02-2015, 08:19 AM
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12-02-2015, 08:27 AM
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~It seems to me that the members here, often in multiples, get annoyed and even frustrated with Porcia when he posts. I would go as far to say that it is just about anything he posts. I would have thought he would think about how he could be less of a common denominator but am actually thinking now that it's his intention to create this atmospere as he thrives on the attention.
I'm curious, is it just me or are others noticing a patter nere and if you do, do you enjoy it or would you rather not see it?
I'm curious, is it just me or are others noticing a patter nere and if you do, do you enjoy it or would you rather not see it?
Don't waste time reading posts from people that annoy or frustrate you. Life is too short.