i feel like i should get a drone

[Dan Druff]

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.

Tell us about the negative encounters.

[adamantium]

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.

Tell us about the negative encounters.

obv he was flying over a soccer field and was accused of being a pedofile

[4Dragons]

Goes straight into the wtf column

[sonatine]

Here we go:


If you get a new drone this holiday season, you might have to register it with the US government. According to a report from NBC News, the US is ready to announce new requirements for consumers purchasing drones, the most notable of which is that you'll need to register it with the department of transportation. It's part of a plan to make sure that drones don't end up colliding with aircraft flying in and out of airports, something that has the government rightly concerned.

The plan is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, and the DOT wants it in place by Christmas.

It's not clear yet what exactly will be required of consumers and how much information they'll need to share with the government, but knowing that the government can track you down if your drone causes an accident would probably make it owners use them with a little more caution.

[Dan Druff]

Here we go:


If you get a new drone this holiday season, you might have to register it with the US government. According to a report from NBC News, the US is ready to announce new requirements for consumers purchasing drones, the most notable of which is that you'll need to register it with the department of transportation. It's part of a plan to make sure that drones don't end up colliding with aircraft flying in and out of airports, something that has the government rightly concerned.

The plan is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, and the DOT wants it in place by Christmas.

It's not clear yet what exactly will be required of consumers and how much information they'll need to share with the government, but knowing that the government can track you down if your drone causes an accident would probably make it owners use them with a little more caution.

Fuck.

I was just talking about this with someone -- debating the reasons to get a drone now (avoid regulations) versus later (more mature product).

This might push me to buy one before this crap goes into effect.

[Sanlmar]

Here we go:


If you get a new drone this holiday season, you might have to register it with the US government. According to a report from NBC News, the US is ready to announce new requirements for consumers purchasing drones, the most notable of which is that you'll need to register it with the department of transportation. It's part of a plan to make sure that drones don't end up colliding with aircraft flying in and out of airports, something that has the government rightly concerned.

The plan is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, and the DOT wants it in place by Christmas.

It's not clear yet what exactly will be required of consumers and how much information they'll need to share with the government, but knowing that the government can track you down if your drone causes an accident would probably make it owners use them with a little more caution.

Fuck.

I was just talking about this with someone -- debating the reasons to get a drone now (avoid regulations) versus later (more mature product).

This might push me to buy one before this crap goes into effect.

Who's afraid of a little light regulation?

[smiflorida]

Here we go:


If you get a new drone this holiday season, you might have to register it with the US government. According to a report from NBC News, the US is ready to announce new requirements for consumers purchasing drones, the most notable of which is that you'll need to register it with the department of transportation. It's part of a plan to make sure that drones don't end up colliding with aircraft flying in and out of airports, something that has the government rightly concerned.

The plan is expected to be announced as soon as Monday, and the DOT wants it in place by Christmas.

It's not clear yet what exactly will be required of consumers and how much information they'll need to share with the government, but knowing that the government can track you down if your drone causes an accident would probably make it owners use them with a little more caution.

Fuck.

I was just talking about this with someone -- debating the reasons to get a drone now (avoid regulations) versus later (more mature product).

This might push me to buy one before this crap goes into effect.

they will most likely require the software you use to have some sort of verification in order to use it

[4Dragons]

Fuck.

I was just talking about this with someone -- debating the reasons to get a drone now (avoid regulations) versus later (more mature product).

This might push me to buy one before this crap goes into effect.

Who's afraid of a little light regulation?

It always drives up price. Not by a little.

[Avon Barksdale]

I kind of want to get rid of mine. Was a nice 3 month run.

They already force firm wear updates that restrict flyzones near airports and stadiums... only a matter of time until they cap altitude and distance they can fly out.

So it's not like being an early adopter gets you past all that.

[sonatine]

I kind of want to get rid of mine. Was a nice 3 month run.

They already force firm wear updates that restrict flyzones near airports and stadiums... only a matter of time until they cap altitude and distance they can fly out.

So it's not like being an early adopter gets you past all that.

Pretty sure an open-firmware solution is already in the works. Whether or not it will be legal in our neck of the woods is a different question of course.

[Gordman]

I feel like i should fucker right in the pussy. What do.you guys think?Do i need a drone for this?Im drunk enough...why not?

Maybe ill show her big tits!

[sonatine]

i believe in you, gordman.

[Gordman]

i believe in you, gordman.

Oh thank you! I will show big titties!

[sonatine]

i believe in you, gordman.

Oh thank you! I will show big titties!

[Gordman]

Shit will come in the next couple of days

[DRK Star]

I just heard on CBS Morning news that there will be a federal registration requirement that begins TOMORROW, where you must register when purchasing a drone and provide your personal info.

[DRK Star]

Chicago just passed some laws against DRONES, and they are doozies.



City Council Approves Ban on Drones Near Airports, Schools
By Colleen Connolly

City Council approved a measure Wednesday that would ban drones from flying near airports and schools, among other designated places in Chicago.
According to Ald. Ed Burke (14th Ward), who was one of the sponsors of the legislation, Chicago is the first large U.S. city to adopt such rules on drones.

The measure was first introduced to the council in July by Ald. Burke and Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward). The new rules ban drones from flying within five miles of an airport and within a quarter of a mile from schools, hospitals and places of worship.
The rules also prohibit drones from flying at an altitude of more than 400 feet, and drones will not be allowed to fly directly over people or personal property without consent of the person or property owner. The measure also includes a rule that makes it illegal to fly drones between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Chicago residents who own drones will also be required to register the drones for a cost of $50 each year, and they will have to take out an insurance policy to cover personal injury and property damage.
After the measure was first introduced, amendments were made to extend the ban to areas near power lines, water treatment plants and city water intake facilities.

Ald. Waguespack added that hobbyists and commercial users of drones will be able to continue flying them, but the new rules allow law enforcement to take action for reckless drone use.

"As we move forward in the future, this kind of technology changes so rapidly that we'll have to modify the ordinance in years to come," Ald. Waguespack said.
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The measure was first introduced in response to a series of incidents in which drones caused security breaches or dangerous situations, such as when a drone crashed into a tree on a White House lawn in January. On July 21, a "toy drone" also crashed at Midway International Airport while the U.S. National Guard was conducting a Blackhawk helicopter training mission.

Violators of the new rules will face fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 per incident and could face up to 180 days in jail.

[sonatine]

hate to say it but all that shit kinda makes sense to me.

[Avon Barksdale]

hate to say it but all that shit kinda makes sense to me.

Fuck, I need to get my shit sold quick... it's been collecting dust for the last 4 months.

[Krypt]

hate to say it but all that shit kinda makes sense to me.

Fuck, I need to get my shit sold quick... it's been collecting dust for the last 4 months.

I've been trying to tell these dorks that this hobby was essentially a black hole for several months now. It seems as though this fad of an activity is percipetously fading into obscurity, where it belongs.

Can we see some of your SWEET aerial shots bro??