Originally Posted by
porcia83
The technical skill needed to build one of those aircraft is amazing enough, because it's not just pulling that out of a box, or throwing some props on it. It's a build from the ground up, where precision is required. Then of course is the programming of the escs and motors. But that's of course the easy part, because now it needs to get flown. Everytime I see that video I'm more in awe of what that pilot is able to do, even the soil/airframe testing...ha! That's why it's so much more disturbing to see fellow hobbyists advocate for the banning of this specific type of pilot/hardware. It's completely senseless to me. And it's not just fixed wing guys, it's from the heli folks too. A third rotor blade is suddenly the litmus test for exclusion. I don't think I will ever grasp that as a reality, or anything even remotely considered fair. Thanks for sharing that video, it's almost as good as the "quad at 44,000 feet" but I'm on to that one now.
I totally get what you are saying, these guys at the level they're at are serious hobbyists and there is no doubt they bring a lot to the hobby and certainly are aware of the safety concerns, sadly, they are not the ones spoiling it for not only the RC community as a whole and MR guys in particular. I certainly don't want to see them banned either but I certainly want to see stronger action for those that are either unaware and punishment for those that don't care.