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CortezBlue
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Yep
But I can't tell you where it is. Bought it, charged it. Read the directions, turned it on and walked away.
It shot straight into the air and disappeared into the sky.
Never saw it again.
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BajaBlanca
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will someone with one of those pretty please come to la bocana and give me an aerial photo?
really beautiful shots!
I can imagine how annoying at a concert, though. no bueno.
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gringorio
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Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca  | will someone with one of those pretty please come to la bocana and give me an aerial photo?
really beautiful shots!
I can imagine how annoying at a concert, though. no bueno. |
With respect and permission there are amazing photos and videos these quadcopters can capture. Next time I'm in the area I would be happy to capture
a photo or video for you...
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gringorio
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| Quote: Originally posted by CortezBlue | Yep
But I can't tell you where it is. Bought it, charged it. Read the directions, turned it on and walked away.
It shot straight into the air and disappeared into the sky.
Never saw it again.
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Likely a firmware problem. Sorry yo lost it...
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rocmoc
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Not a fan but would like to use one for target practice if flown over my property.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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gringorio
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Haha! You could help the FAA and Supreme Court finally decide what airspace from 0 to 400 feet over private property is public or not if you're in
the U.S.
There is an on-going case here in the U.S. about this issue:
http://petapixel.com/2015/06/29/man-wins-lawsuit-against-neighbor-who-shot-down-drone-with-shotgun/
In Mexico, you're not supposed to have a gun are you? ;0)
Seriously though, I'd also be annoyed if someone kept flying over my property at low altitudes....
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MrBillM
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Downing Drones ?
Firing a Shotgun obviously invites all sorts of difficulties even in relatively rural locales. In the city, BIG trouble.
Knowing nothing about the Drones other than I'd be tempted to destroy one that invaded my property.........................Has there been any research
and/or experimentation with "confusing" the radio-frequencies used ?
Admittedly, were it feasible (or even possible), the consequences could be problematic with its subsequent flight path being unpredictable so it would
be important that any attempt not be easily traceable.
Still, it would be COOL to take one (or more) down given the chance.
The one time that I've personally seen someone fly one was last Fall while at Silent Valley Campground.
Short Flight. The Park Rangers were there within Ten Minutes in response to someone (not me) calling it in.
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4x4abc
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take one down and find out that is was run by the Sheriffs department, or some other agency with power. You might join the Bundy's in their new home
for a while
Harald Pietschmann
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Udo
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Wouldn't an RF signal jammer disable the user's flight direction instructions to the drone?
It could land anywhere and be lost forever!
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MrBillM
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A cursory Search Indicates....................
That the task is relatively cheap and/or inexpensive depending on the approach.
Most of the "commercially-available" and "hobby-built" products (unfortunately ?) utilize a Blanket distribution of
RF which would (obviously) affect EVERYTHING vulnerable in the area.
I have seen a few utilizing a "focused" beam concept, but Quien Sabe whether they're effective.
There is also the RF DANGER to the careless user from many applications.
Years ago, I had the "Bright" idea that I'd like to be able to drive around on the beach at Percebu while listening to my XM on a portable FM radio.
After trying out those $29.99 "Legal" transmitter units with lousy results, I bought an "illegal" (wattage) FM Transmitter kit (which contained
numerous warnings regarding the RF danger), assembled it, matched it to a omni-directional antenna at the house and..................it worked GREAT.
For MILES.
Unlike the U.S., I didn't think that there was too much chance that the Mex version of the FCC would be out DF-ing.
The same theory that I successfully employed for years using 5-watt Marine radios out in the desert.
Nobody listening so nobody looking for you.
A final point on the JAMMERS is the (not so) minor point THAT........................They are ALL Illegal as Hell.
Under FEDERAL law.
To USE, obviously, but also (it is said) to even possess.
However, there ARE vendors offshore who will drop-ship into the U.S.
Check it out with a search. That will turn up a myriad of vendors, instructions, etc, etc.
IF you decide to Play, the only question (other than that Time in the Slammer possibility) is...............What's it Worth
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"Build your own" fairly cheap for those with the knack.
"Off the shelf" in the HUNDREDS of Dollars.
Caveat Emptor.
[Edited on 2-19-2016 by MrBillM]
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