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Got a personal drone for Christmas? Use with caution
The Guardian via MSN ^ | 12/25/14 | Alex Hern

Posted on 12/25/2014 7:10:45 PM PST by Libloather

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But it could be difficult to make the most of a 2km range without infringing civil aviation regulations, which require UAS pilots to stay within eyesight of their drone, and use of the camera could infringe the privacy of passersby.

The Civil Aviation Authority has issued guidance to help drone operators understand airspace regulations.

Technically, drone operators must request permission from the CAA if they plan to fly a camera-equipped aircraft within congested areas, or within 50 metres of people or properties that are not under their control. They must also remain in “visual line of sight” of their aircraft, or they must be approved by the CAA.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: caution; christmas; drone; gift
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My drone can shoot down your drone.
1 posted on 12/25/2014 7:10:45 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

www.wicked lasers.com


2 posted on 12/25/2014 7:16:11 PM PST by Kozak ("It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal" Henry Kissinger)
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To: Libloather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x8IFTa2ulA4


3 posted on 12/25/2014 7:31:06 PM PST by mylife
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To: Libloather

With accumulated birthday & Christmas gift cash, I’m this -><- close to getting a Parrot AR 2.0 drone.
Thoughts?


4 posted on 12/25/2014 8:11:48 PM PST by ctdonath2 (Si vis pacem, para bellum.)
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To: Libloather

What could possibly go wrong?


5 posted on 12/25/2014 8:19:23 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Libloather

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ v3.0 Drone Unboxing & Review w/ Ground Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUlspY7fZ0s


6 posted on 12/25/2014 8:20:49 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Libloather

just make your drone out of clear plastic-they`ll never see it

7 posted on 12/25/2014 10:47:03 PM PST by bunkerhill7 (re (`("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")))
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To: ctdonath2

I don’t know much about the Parrot AR 2.0, but I have a Phantom 2 that I use with the GoPro I have had for years and I love it. I’m not sure what the payload would be for the Parrot AR 2.0 and what accessories may be available for it. I do know there is an abundance of accessories for the DJI Phantom.


8 posted on 12/25/2014 10:52:18 PM PST by South40 (Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
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To: Libloather

Letting individuals use drones is stupid. The danmed things will destroy property and maim individuals. They will be flown near commercial and general aviation. It’s only a matter of time until one causes an accident.


9 posted on 12/26/2014 4:18:11 AM PST by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: I want the USA back

Golly, how in the world have we survived with millions of radio controlled (RC) model airplanes flying around?

Responsible RC hobbyists don’t fly where they’re not allowed to fly. Just like responsible gun owners don’t shoot up malls and McDonalds!

We don’t need the NANNY State...it’s only a matter of time until a car causes an accident!


10 posted on 12/26/2014 5:04:40 AM PST by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: bunkerhill7

It worked for Wonder Woman, even that beyond awful one with Cathy Lee Crosby.


11 posted on 12/26/2014 5:20:14 AM PST by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: Kozak

Like to get one.


12 posted on 12/26/2014 5:21:04 AM PST by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: wally_bert

Better hurry. They stop selling in the US on 1/1/15....


13 posted on 12/26/2014 5:37:24 AM PST by Kozak ("It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal" Henry Kissinger)
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and use of the camera could infringe the privacy of passersby

In ENGLAND? The most watched, surveilled, scrutinized country in the world, with government cameras on every street corner? The irony is astounding.


14 posted on 12/26/2014 5:48:13 AM PST by Cymbaline ("Allahu Akbar": Arabic for "Nothing To See Here" - Mark Steyn)
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To: Libloather

Perhaps but I can’t fly my drone very well any way. It is harder than it looks


15 posted on 12/26/2014 5:51:03 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: Kozak

Didn’t know that. Thanks for the alert. Do you have one? I’d like to get the most powerful one I can afford mostly to have youtube fun with.


16 posted on 12/26/2014 5:55:52 AM PST by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: South40

Well, that’s comparing a $300 drone with an $800 one. I’ll go with the Parrot Bebop if paying more.


17 posted on 12/26/2014 8:03:15 AM PST by ctdonath2 (Si vis pacem, para bellum.)
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To: I want the USA back

Well then we certainly can’t let individuals drive around in multi ton vehicles. They kill 50,000 a year and cost taxpayers billions in road maintenance. What do people think public transportation for? Ban private cars today!


18 posted on 12/26/2014 8:09:12 AM PST by ctdonath2 (Si vis pacem, para bellum.)
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To: Kozak

Where did you learn that? Source?

The quad forum where I hang out has no such info.


19 posted on 12/26/2014 10:11:24 AM PST by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: bunkerhill7

Obese Wonder Woman?


20 posted on 12/26/2014 3:26:37 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Shickl-Gruber's Big Lie gave us Hussein's Un-Affordable Care act (HUAC).)
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