Aerial Photography Platforms

TerribleONE

I love my Phantom II.. No major issues so far except I don't use it enough..

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osbornsm

Federal rules regarding drones updated as of 2/13/15:

The FAA proposal would allow drones weighing up to 55 pounds to fly within sight of their remote pilots during daylight hours. The aircraft must stay below 500 feet in the air and fly less than 100 mph.

People flying drones would need to be at least 17 years old, pass an aeronautics test and be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration, but a certificate wouldn't require the flight hours or medical rating of a private pilot's license.

NOTE: These are the preliminary rules regarding UAV. The final regs have yet to be submitted.

MR.nismo

And for security reasons......
As some of you know, flying drones over DC area is forbidden since Sep. 11 2001. I understand the safety reasons behind it and I have seen a few drones modified with better batteries and upgraded motors thus giving the capabilities of transporting a few pounds worth of explosives. I'm sure that many areas will follow DC as we are turning into a nanny state (many areas already are nanny state).
If you look at the following video, what makes you think that a person with the wrong intentions can not harm others? All is needed is a little money and some basic knowledge of flying rc models. Nowadays rc models comes with GPS and basically self-flying capabilities which makes the hobby more enjoyable.
FYI: I know the guy in the video is being certified (in Germany certifications are required for everything, even to make sausages) and he is doing it for the correct reasons. You can skip to the 9:00 minute mark to see it in action if you don't want to see the entire video. Cheers!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW98VqJ4u18

The case for not banning drone flights in the Washington area - The Washington Post

Drone Maker Disables Flights Over Washington After White House Crash

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MR.nismo

As with guns and other things, IMO these laws, requirements and regulations apply only to responsible and law abiding citizens. But my thinking is about the ones that want to fly drones for the wrong reasons. If I were to fly a drone/rc plane with the intentions to harm and/or kill, I would easily buy what I want, test it, and modify it to my needs. Would I get involved in obtaining permits or following the rules? Heck No! So in the end all the government effort and imposing limitations only affects most of us, the responsible citizens, but laws are not required for criminal acts.

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osbornsm

Despite the regulatory oversight... i'm gonna get one anyway lol...

I'm thinking this is pretty spectacular:

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Slartibartfas

I'm a fan of this aerial photographic platform

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Masterbeatty

If I win the mega ball im buying one of these I heard they were the best.

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