We will probably have to license our drones and...

[Quadcopter102]

My dog has a chip and a license...why not my drone?

Maybe because your drone will not foul on the sidewalk......

 

[Goldni]

This all began to really be a problem as the price of the technology came down. When anyone can get a P3 at the iStore, and Best Buy, you will see more and more occurrences of idiocy/safety violations.

With an extra couple of batteries, backpack, hard case, FPV device, filters, etc I'm in right at two grand on my P3A. A lot cheaper than it used to be, but still a considerable investment for Joe consumer. So the good news is, that is still a lot of money for idiots to keep replacing their drones when they crash.

If prices continue to fall, and Joe consumer snaps them up we will see the problem get worse. If the prices level off, I think the short life span of idiotic drone activity will help cure the problem.

 

[JKDSensei]

How about some GOOD news ???

The good news is the number of posts and YT videos bragging about high altitude flights has taken a major drop in the last year. So some self-policing is already taking place. Excellent!

Remember when it seemed everyday you saw new posts talking about how high their Phantom went?

Horizontal distance hasn't met the resistance and bad publicity that altitude has....not yet anyway.

 

[jason]

To all the chicken littles (there are a few here) the sky isn't falling. At least not yet!!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Rattydude77, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Phantom Pilots forum. I hope that you will take advantage of the benefits that come with membership and that you will be able to use the forum for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Phantom quadcopter’s. Just a little reminder, this is a family forum so things like swearing, sexual images or name calling are not welcome here. Please be considerate when posting.

 

[jason]

Rattydude77, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Phantom Pilots forum. I hope that you will take advantage of the benefits that come with membership and that you will be able to use the forum for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Phantom quadcopter’s. Just a little reminder, this is a family forum so things like swearing, sexual images or name calling are not welcome here. Please be considerate when posting.

Did you take your meds this morning cause you seem to be hallucinating. Who's this rattydude77 your welcoming to the forum??

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Don't be so condescending man.

He posted here but I removed it because it was offensive, you know how it is. Just letting him know as he will see the reply's.

 

[Bryce]

Ah..... These 'we are the best' threads are the best..... Makes my eyes tear up.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Ah..... These 'we are the best' threads are the best..... Makes my eyes tear up.

You seem to have it wrong. The members here are talking about safe flying and the future to ensure that.
But we all know there's always one who's a problem, it's the same here on this forum.
There's always one...

 

[N017RW]

You want to know what the government is really doing here in the U.S. regarding regulations???

Take a listen to the most recent podcast, #114, here:

The UAV Digest | The weekly audio podcast bringing you coverage of unmanned aerial vehicles and systems.

ESPECIALLY the Keynote Speech. She has a very good 'crystal ball'.

The lady will send all the Chicken Littles back to the 'coop'!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Here is a direct link to the page - UAV114 UAS Industry Days 2015 | The UAV Digest

Here is a direct link to the podcast- Play in new window

Thanks N017rw!

Dang! I don't live to far from Turning Stone Casino... I could of went! I didn't know it was happening

 

[N017RW]

Everyone's likely got their favorite P-casts but this is a good one.