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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years.


I think the difference is that todays consumer level "drones" carry camera's, data links, auto pilots, and can essentially fly them selves..

I'm not sure where you draw the line between old fashioned RC models and todays modern "drones" but I think most people would regard them as "different"..

That said, I had a relative who was into RC models and Ham radio ect and he had a RC plane rigged up with a basic TV camera about 25 years ago, so I do get what you are saying..

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Originally Posted by Pete E
Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years.


I think the difference is that todays consumer level "drones" carry camera's, data links, auto pilots, and can essentially fly them selves..

I'm not sure where you draw the line between old fashioned RC models and todays modern "drones" but I think most people would regard them as "different"..

That said, I had a relative who was into RC models and Ham radio ect and he had a RC plane rigged up with a basic TV camera about 25 years ago, so I do get what you are saying..


It's the overuse of the word drone that kills me. And only because I used to fly RC. Those are all quadcopters. Period. It comes from the media wanting to fool the sheep of this national into believe your neighbor has one of these....

[img]https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.Wl1uZKURB0bJ9JZzV0WD3g&pid=15.1&P=0[/img]

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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years.


I think the difference is that todays consumer level "drones" carry camera's, data links, auto pilots, and can essentially fly them selves..

I'm not sure where you draw the line between old fashioned RC models and todays modern "drones" but I think most people would regard them as "different"..

That said, I had a relative who was into RC models and Ham radio ect and he had a RC plane rigged up with a basic TV camera about 25 years ago, so I do get what you are saying..


It's the overuse of the word drone that kills me. And only because I used to fly RC. Those are all quadcopters. Period. It comes from the media wanting to fool the sheep of this national into believe your neighbor has one of these....

[img]https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.Wl1uZKURB0bJ9JZzV0WD3g&pid=15.1&P=0[/img]


Everything to the liberals is a forking armed preditor...

Wait until some dumbaze shoots down one that belongs to a LE agency. Then they can brag about their felony conviction.

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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years.


I think the difference is that todays consumer level "drones" carry camera's, data links, auto pilots, and can essentially fly them selves..

I'm not sure where you draw the line between old fashioned RC models and todays modern "drones" but I think most people would regard them as "different"..

That said, I had a relative who was into RC models and Ham radio ect and he had a RC plane rigged up with a basic TV camera about 25 years ago, so I do get what you are saying..


It's the overuse of the word drone that kills me. And only because I used to fly RC. Those are all quadcopters. Period. It comes from the media wanting to fool the sheep of this national into believe your neighbor has one of these....

[img]https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.Wl1uZKURB0bJ9JZzV0WD3g&pid=15.1&P=0[/img]


Just because they are smaller doesn't change a thing.

If you're flying your r/c copter, park flier etc in your yard, a park or r/c field no big deal.

You start flying it over property you have no right to fly over and are taking video or pictures of them and their family, you have a problem.

Personally I find the small drones right outside your window much more invasive than a military or LE drone flying 1000's of feet AGL.


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Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years. The drama with the media over the term "drone" makes me laugh. It's like "assault weapon" - they simply cannot use it enough.

It's like calling a magazine a clip - makes us all look stupid.


Pretty sensitive on this subject, eh ?

.....what sorta' trouble have YOU been in, with WTF you call them ?

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Originally Posted by 458 Lott
Originally Posted by Paradiddle
Originally Posted by Pete E
Originally Posted by Paradiddle
There was never a drone in this story. It's called a quadcopter, or perhaps an RC helecopter if it has 1 main rotor, and they've been around for 50 years.


I think the difference is that todays consumer level "drones" carry camera's, data links, auto pilots, and can essentially fly them selves..

I'm not sure where you draw the line between old fashioned RC models and todays modern "drones" but I think most people would regard them as "different"..

That said, I had a relative who was into RC models and Ham radio ect and he had a RC plane rigged up with a basic TV camera about 25 years ago, so I do get what you are saying..


It's the overuse of the word drone that kills me. And only because I used to fly RC. Those are all quadcopters. Period. It comes from the media wanting to fool the sheep of this national into believe your neighbor has one of these....

[img]https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.Wl1uZKURB0bJ9JZzV0WD3g&pid=15.1&P=0[/img]


Just because they are smaller doesn't change a thing.

If you're flying your r/c copter, park flier etc in your yard, a park or r/c field no big deal.

You start flying it over property you have no right to fly over and are taking video or pictures of them and their family, you have a problem.

Personally I find the small drones right outside your window much more invasive than a military or LE drone flying 1000's of feet AGL.



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I agree with PD. It's damn near comical the way the media can get some people scared of their own shadow with a new catchword.

Hell, I'd like to have a "drone" just for some of the flat damn amazing landscape shots I've seen from them. Gotta be cheaper than renting a chopper.

That said, trespassing is trespassing. Start acting like a fool with the thing and you're bound to win stupid prizes.


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I have no problem with drones and don't want them banned. A friend of kids used one to make an awesome documentary and some really cool shorts:



The issue isn't technology or a buzzword, it's invasion of privacy and trespass.

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Originally Posted by stevelyn
I suspect that Hevi-Shot Dead Coyote doubles as a decent drone load.


lead #4s through a turkey choke, cheaper and effective.


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Awesome video.

I get what you are saying. Doesn't discount the fact that the term "drone" is a word appropriated by the media to sensationalize RC aircraft.


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To me rc aircraft are controlled via line of sight. If the craft is controlled autonomously or via video feed then it's a drone.

The media has to craft stories to a stupid public and the term drone seems an appropriate term for such craft, IMHO.

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IMHO an RC aircraft is just an RC aircraft until you put surveillance equipment on it, or arm it, then it would classify as a drone.

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Did the one in the OP have a camera ?

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Originally Posted by crossfireoops
Did the one in the OP have a camera ?

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From another source...

The owner of the drone told police he was using the machine, valued at more than $1,800, to take pictures of a friend's home.

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OK, but it have a camera? wink


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Should of done a better job of making sure he had the right house!


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I want to see pictures of the daughter before I decide on how big an idiot the 'chopper pilot is...

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I'm not saying I wouldn't do what the Dad in this incident did.
But unfortantley he committed at least a class A Misc. by discharging a firearm in the city limits. Which means if he had a CHL, he's gonna lose it. Wouldn't be worth it to me.

Personally, I'd opt for a wrist rocket or an old fashioned sling shot loaded with ball bearings. Then keep your mouth shut when the Cops arrive and play dumb. Problem solved and no crime committed or jail time.


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Pete, I totally agree laws here are messed up.

Private property owners should have rights. Others shoudl be responsible.

Here in TX I suspect not many drones would survive thankfully, and not many folks other than in big cities, would be charged.

Far as I'm concerned the thing could have a gun.....

OTOH... WHAT ? Drone are you talking about ? None here...


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Originally Posted by 2legit2quit
don't want your drone shot down, don't hover it over my family

no way to know who was controlling nor what their intent was from child pornography to casing the joint out, or intent to bodily harm.


property rights are what this nation was founded upon.


hope he gets off

but anymore, justice is a hard thing to find in a court of law in this country


Really? The nation was NOT founded on property rights.

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