i feel like i should get a drone

[SrslySirius]

Heard 4k is a bitch to edit videos just because of the large file sizes.

It's fine if you have a desktop that can handle it, but yeah most people are going to have a bad time.

[Dan Druff]

You know, screw it.

I think I'm still going to wait -- or just splurge for the 4k version.

I hate to buy a 1080p camera when the 4ks are out now, and honestly 4k video is nice to have when the drone is up so high.

Heard 4k is a bitch to edit videos just because of the large file sizes.

Actually, that's a good point. I thought about that, and then dismissed it, but yeah.

Maybe I do want a 1080p in that case. I am not a big video editing guy or anything, but I do want to easily be able to cut out the redundant crap from my drone videos and post them on YouTube. So if that's going to be a big chore with 4k, I don't want it.

[anonamoose]

Heard 4k is a bitch to edit videos just because of the large file sizes.

Actually, that's a good point. I thought about that, and then dismissed it, but yeah.

Maybe I do want a 1080p in that case. I am not a big video editing guy or anything, but I do want to easily be able to cut out the redundant crap from my drone videos and post them on YouTube. So if that's going to be a big chore with 4k, I don't want it.

Eh...it's really not that big of a deal. Get an Nvidia GTX 980 video card (can maybe use a 970), 32GB of RAM (can maybe get away with 16GB), i5 minimum processor, and a 250 GB SSD.

The biggest cost factor is having a 4K monitor which really isn't that big of a deal anymore. The video card is like $450, but the other stuff won't set you back too much. Can probably put together a system for it for like 1200 dollars if you're feeling cheap. I mean there really is no downside to it because that computer will be good for like 4+ years without upgrading much of anything.

[GrenadaRoger]

Drone Racing as a sport?


http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...823-story.html


I watched a sample video on YouTube, and the first person view from the cockpit made me airsick...

so as a spectator sport i don't think it will take off

[TheXFactor]

California may ban drones from trespassing over private property
http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/25/92...ivate-property

The California State Assembly yesterday passed legislation that would make drone operators guilty of trespassing if they fly their UAVs over private property.

The bill (SB-142) still faces a vote in the senate, but if signed, will make flying a drone below 350 feet over private property without the consent of the property owner illegal. Currently the FAA allows small aircraft to be flown for recreational purposes without a permit, below 400 feet and at least five miles from an airport. This means that, if this bill is signed, drone hobbyists in California will only be able to fly their drones within a small band of airspace — between 350 feet and 400 feet.

According to the Los Angeles Times, some lawmakers expressed concern that the new bill would stifle growth and innovation in the burgeoning drone industry. But Mike Gatto, one of the bill's supporters, argues that businesses won't be harmed because trespassing penalties would only be applied to drone operators, not manufacturers.

States and agencies across the country have been struggling to figure out how to regulate drones, but it's unclear how successfully this bill will be able to protect privacy. It's not clear how a 350 feet rule would eliminate spying completely, but it will prevent operators from being able to fly their drones directly outside people's homes.

Bill SB–142 passed the Assembly on a 43–11 vote, and will go to the Senate for final approval. Bill AB–856, which makes it a crime for paparazzi to use drones to take pictures or video over private property, was also passed, by a vote of 40–0.

Huh? How would they enforce this new law?

Will people try to shoot these drones down?

What if these drones shoot back?

[DRK Star]

[sonatine]

California may ban drones from trespassing over private property
http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/25/92...ivate-property

The California State Assembly yesterday passed legislation that would make drone operators guilty of trespassing if they fly their UAVs over private property.

The bill (SB-142) still faces a vote in the senate, but if signed, will make flying a drone below 350 feet over private property without the consent of the property owner illegal. Currently the FAA allows small aircraft to be flown for recreational purposes without a permit, below 400 feet and at least five miles from an airport. This means that, if this bill is signed, drone hobbyists in California will only be able to fly their drones within a small band of airspace — between 350 feet and 400 feet.

According to the Los Angeles Times, some lawmakers expressed concern that the new bill would stifle growth and innovation in the burgeoning drone industry. But Mike Gatto, one of the bill's supporters, argues that businesses won't be harmed because trespassing penalties would only be applied to drone operators, not manufacturers.

States and agencies across the country have been struggling to figure out how to regulate drones, but it's unclear how successfully this bill will be able to protect privacy. It's not clear how a 350 feet rule would eliminate spying completely, but it will prevent operators from being able to fly their drones directly outside people's homes.

Bill SB–142 passed the Assembly on a 43–11 vote, and will go to the Senate for final approval. Bill AB–856, which makes it a crime for paparazzi to use drones to take pictures or video over private property, was also passed, by a vote of 40–0.

Huh? How would they enforce this new law?

Will people try to shoot these drones down?

What if these drones shoot back?

Pretty reasonable law right there.

Plenty of places to fly on public lands.

[SrslySirius]

[sonatine]

shrug.

unless they fuck or fight, im good with turning that video off after the first 20 seconds.

[sonatine]

OH SHIT ITS ON

[sonatine]

http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/03/d...pilot-upgrade/


holy shit:

autopilot getting added via firmware update on the 7th.

kiiiind of a game changer right there.

[Avon Barksdale]

Nice, this has been rumored to be coming out for a minute now.

Looking forward to testing it out, especially as the weather cools off here a bit.

Really glad I just saved the money and got the Advance instead of the Professional, especially since they upgraded the cameras to 2.7k.

I actually haven't had much time to fly lately, but deff looking forward to these new updates.

[sonatine]

Nod... Ill follow your lead. Going to be capering up to the Puget Sound area for a spell and intend to put one of these good use.

[4Dragons]

anyone got a link for drone jamming. The circuitry & programming. At least the theory about how to go about it.

I don't care to read about the FCC or Wifi consequences.

Not looking for little 100mA LED nonsense. I guess this is 2.4Ghz

A CHALLENGER APPEARS..

[Baron Von Strucker]

LMAO

After my first crash, which was 6 flights in, that was pretty much my thinking... like I would def snap purchase another, but possibly wait until the 4 comes out.

Oh, and I'm pretty sure owning one of these qualifies anyone for hella nerd status

just got one of these phantom III the cheeper one (lol 1k plus a iPad) and found the camera to be excellent quality mush better than expected, and can't imagine the other one how it could be better, so far we haven't blasted it into the ground...... but would probably try to fix or get another one. the home button is god.

pissed of a neighbour when i flew it over there house they feel it was violating there privacy, and i have to respect that, so for now we will have it at our cabin instead of the city. also when working it truly sounds like a swarm of angry bees.
some one mentioned that it would be awesome for ski video and agree with that and will try to do it this winter if allowed on the mountain.... assuming it will work ok at higher altitude and colder weather.

Dead Drone

Tried to fly it off the balcony off a hotel (14th floor) and lost control when it hit the ceiling and fell almost the whole way bouncing off other balconys and ledges and came to rest on a really pissed off dudes patio in parts, he ended up throwing it down the last two floors on to a road were a truck or elephant ran it over. I dident want to clame it as it was the second incident we had with it before the cops showed up at the door cause some one called 911 (gordman I suspect) was a good run RIP

[RealTalk]

some jackass crashed his drone into empty seats during a women's tennis match at the US Open.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/04/us/us-...est/index.html

was only a matter of time. wondering how common shit like this will become at sporting venues and media events?

[sonatine]

real talk they should just jam them.

[RealTalk]

real talk they should just jam them.

i know absolutely dick shit about drones or counter-drone tech so i just assumed if this was possible to prevent then why the fuck wouldnt they already be preventing it? i guess there is no plan for incompetence.

[lol wow]

stop being faggots and buy drones so we can all see your 2011 cars

[Avon Barksdale]

Dead Drone

Tried to fly it off the balcony off a hotel (14th floor) and lost control when it hit the ceiling and fell almost the whole way bouncing off other balconys and ledges and came to rest on a really pissed off dudes patio in parts, he ended up throwing it down the last two floors on to a road were a truck or elephant ran it over. I dident want to clame it as it was the second incident we had with it before the cops showed up at the door cause some one called 911 (gordman I suspect) was a good run RIP

LMAO

Once mine bites the dust, I think I'm out the drone game as well.

It's cool as fuck, but they are just getting so much negative publicity that I don't want to be "that asshole with a drone." Already had enough negative encounters to turn me off of the hobby.