Neat films...TY
A few thoughts come to mind...and this is based on my weekday very private sojourns on the little lake near me. One of the lake residents owns a kit helicopter, only big enough for 1 adult and a small passenger. He loved flying it over the lake. I always waved and enjoyed watching his maneuvers.
If I was doing no-line tanning, I simply threw a towel over me until he passed out of close visual range. He never invaded my space. We would laugh like hell about the "close calls".
He was out there almost daily, until someone else who lived on the lake complained about the noise.
With the RC helicopters and drones coming into the average consumer's hands, I can just imagine the roar that will ensue if any of these consumers start using their airborne craft to spy on the "bow babes" who may or may not have clothing on.
I've seriously considered buying a Phantom (DJI's entry level quadcopter) several times just for fun. Would be great for shooting our local regattas/racing.I'm thinking of getting one of the big DGI quads as I type. They are just too cool. I got a couple little ones last year to practice with and they are fun. I have to admit that I would be a little leery of taking the 1500 dollar version out over the water.
i already have a GoPro camera, so thanks for the heads up on a potential GoPro "drone." Could be interesting.GoPro is working on one supposedly for later this year.
Then some startups are working on designs, including those that will automatically follow the controller.
That looks to be the next innovation, to have automated flying to allow the operator to control the camera.
HFWR is now a drone pilot. Don't worry too much about me either interfering with other aircraft, or taking spy photos, since I mostly just crash land the thing...
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Got the go pro working today, but it doesn't look like a good day for droning. And the lake looks a little rough for boating.
Nice! I just hope our flight paths do not intersect!
Or the ultimate paparazzi or Peeping Tom tool...if I see one of these approaching me while out on the lake, I will certainly do something unladylike with my middle finger.These drones provide the ultimate selfie.
Or the ultimate paparazzi or Peeping Tom tool...if I see one of these approaching me while out on the lake, I will certainly do something unladylike with my middle finger.
Or perhaps go through the motions of pulling out and taking aim with a slingshot.
I actually think they are neat gadgets, and can do some good when in the "right hands". Unfortunately, the invasion of privacy potential when in the "wrong hands" is going to make for some interesting legal situations.