Interesting article that mainly focuses on commercial photography, but includes us in the process. We're all participating in this evil drone market now. Soon, we'll all be terrorists I'm sure. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/06/21/illegal-drone-business-thrives-in-us/?intcmp=obnetwork ...Tiger
Meh, FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) from none other than FOX News ... Sorry, couldn't help myself But the following does echo my thoughts and I do wonder about 'safety' or is a personal concern ... ... {IMHO} As a hobby (Rc Flight) we (should) TRY to AVOID flying in places where there is the potential to harm people on the ground, or damage property! ... This is even written (more or less) into the AMA Safety Code (*.pdf) ... "All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others." Quote FOX: Danger from above. It's about safety, says the FAA. "Drones can pose a hazard to aircraft, people or property on the ground," said FAA spokesman, Les Dorr. The agency is worried about a Wild West climate that if left unchecked could get someone seriously hurt. The FAA has launched 23 recent investigations into complaints of illegal drones, according to a Freedom of Information Act request by television station WRTV in Indianapolis, Ind. Best to read opinions on both sides to safety concerns as the quote is certainly out of context shown here ... and I don't know why I'm laughing but also have a look at the complaint against Team BlackSheep Overall, yup an interesting read! [acronym=EYE See! VOICE of the O·pin·ion·at·ed! My pages, w00d Uncensored ... ][shadow=grey,left][size=1em]w[/size][size=1.25em]00[/size][size=1em]d[/size][/shadow][/acronym] the O·pin·ion·at·ed ... ____________________
