Manned drone over beach

[AeroMirage]

This is a bit off topic, but i figured it may interest a few out there.
When I was at Flagler Beach in Florida, I flew my P4P+ and shot some nice pictures.
(See: Obsidian at the Beach )
Right after I landed it, this thing came along.
Flying parasail. Looks like a ton of fun.
These pics were shot with Olympus Pen F

Hmmm... will there be a DJI version? Phantom 6?!!!

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[Phill2]

There's one of those flies the beach behind my house.
Be interesting to have a go in one.

 

[Cellblock776]

A drone is a remotely piloted aircraft. That's not a drone. It is an ultralight manned aircraft, a Paramotor. They are pretty popular around here and I see them flying in my area quite often. Some of the pilots have popular YouTube channels like this one-

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[AeroMirage]

I was waiting for someone to correct me!!

I know, I know...…. Not a drone.... it is actually a manned aircraft.

 

[Phill2]

The one that flies near me takes off from a cliff opposite the beach.
He made me laugh one day when he jumped off the cliff and there obviously wasn't enough updraft and he just floated gently down and landed on the beach at the base of the cliff.
I'd love to get a vid of him in flight but he always catches me unprepared.

 

[Wilbur]

There is a video somewhere on here of what actually looks like a giant manned drone (even tho I know it technically isn't). It's pretty funny. He's standing in the middle of the platform with four rotors hovering a few feet above some water. Eventually he loses balance and takes a dive.

 

[Deleted member 109724]

A drone is a remotely piloted aircraft. That's not a drone. It is an ultralight manned aircraft, a Paramotor. They are pretty popular around here and I see them flying in my area quite often. Some of the pilots have popular YouTube channels like this one-

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I love that guy's channel! I watch him a lot!

 

[BigAl07]

There is a video somewhere on here of what actually looks like a giant manned drone (even tho I know it technically isn't). It's pretty funny. He's standing in the middle of the platform with four rotors hovering a few feet above some water. Eventually he loses balance and takes a dive.

There are a few "Drone-esque" models out there. The one of the hot chick is popular even though I'm 100% positive it's completely CGI.

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Then this one is probably going to go into production and be sold in the near future:

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