Cavey
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Once the press instigate an idea it doesn't usually end well. You've got breach of copyright for people takings pics of football stadia to add to it as well. Which apparently could cause panic amongst fans at the matches 
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Cavey
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I've heard that drones spread Ebola as well 
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VrsTurbo
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
The panic is laughable.. Maybe we should ban cameras on sticks, zoom-lenses and back-packs while were at it? 
[Edited on 23-10-2014 by DaveyLC]
Yes because they can be used in the same way 
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DaveyLC
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They can be used in a better way..
If I put a camera on a pole and peer through your windows you probably wont even notice, if I walked around with a back pack full of doom you'll not blink an eye.
Where as on the other hand if a noisy as f**k quad-copter is flying outside your house you're going to notice it and its the same with a multi-copter carrying a big payload, its going to make lots of noise and be very obvious.
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John
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Not sure I've ever seen a stick that can drop something or spy from a remote location.
It's a massive overreaction as always, but with the amount of nut jobs about, I can almost see the point.
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DaveyLC
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This stuff has been around for years, its just becoming main-stream as normal retailers like Maplin are stocking the gear..
I've been flying this shit for years, and its not half as scary/capable as the media would have you believe.
The amount of actual 'payload' you could do anything with would be pathetic.
As for spying its not exactly subtle!
[Edited on 23-10-2014 by DaveyLC]
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John
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I know how long they've been available for and what they are/aren't capable of.
It's not scary at all but it's definitely capable of someone remotely doing something bad, which you can't with a stick.
The fact it's more mainstream makes it even easier to get away with the bad stuff because no-one is paying attention.
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DaveyLC
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I know you love to disagree with me John, maybe its just out of principal?? Who knows 
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SteveoBC
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really want one of these but still a little too much on the £££ side for me, will see if the new model that comes out is cheaper, already have a go pro, just need a gimble
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DaveyLC
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The new version will be more expensive but DJI always price-crash the out-going version.
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will_ainsworth
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJcZfsVLAQ#t=193
does look pretty sweet that.
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DaveyLC
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJcZfsVLAQ#t=193
does look pretty sweet that.
I'm already saving my pennies.
http://www.ifpv.co.uk/dji-inspire-1-creativity-unleashed-finally/
[Edited on 13-11-2014 by DaveyLC]
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SVM 286
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http://digg.com/video/racing-drones-through-a-forest-feels-a-lot-like-the-star-wars-speeder-chase
Jebus, they're absolutely tiny!
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3CorsaMeal
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i want to build the robots from batteries not included now
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SVM 286
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JIM!!! 
So do I now! Git! 
Stop putting stupid ideas in my stupid head!
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3CorsaMeal
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Already found a US place selling model kits of the little baby one.
I would say its my favourite film.
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Ian
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So looking forward to the day they're fast and clever enough to track a track car.
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DaveyLC
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The 'follow me' technology is there and works well, the issue now is sense and avoid because you don't want it flying into stuff
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SteveoBC
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So looking forward to the day they're fast and clever enough to track a track car.
This!
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Already found a US place selling model kits of the little baby one.
I would say its my favourite film.
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by SteveoBC
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
So looking forward to the day they're fast and clever enough to track a track car.
This!
Thirded!!!
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SteveoBC
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Haha have you seen the south park episode about drones, just watched it on sky go- hilarious!
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jamied
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Originally posted by SteveoBC
Haha have you seen the south park episode about drones, just watched it on sky go- hilarious!
Truly a magical bush to behold
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DaveyLC
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Talking of Phantoms.. I took mine with me to Ryde this weekend and had a chance to fly for the first time in about 2 months so I threw this together as we were staying at a friends cottage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnU-baya1FU
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