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Model drone finds elderly man, missing for three days, alive
It took just 20 minutes for a model drone to locate a missing elderly Wisconsin man, a feat that helicopters, search dogs, and volunteers couldn't accomplish in three days. Just don't tell that to the Federal Aviation Administration, whose regulatory wings are already flapping about model drones. (arstechnica.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
It seems like the FAA needs to first define what a drone is before grounding them. The "drones" that EquuSearch use are radio controlled planes with cameras. The idea for them was started by a few friends of mine out of their garage around 15 years ago. The sole intent was to create a low cost aerial video platform for law enforcement, first responders, and search and rescue teams. They have been used for at least the last 10 years to locate missing persons, survey wild land fires, etc. without charging a dime for their service.
Does it matter if it's a drone or an RC? The effects on other aircraft and people's property/privacy are the same.
If the Feds. can't make Money at it then it will be Illegal
that's how they work! No Money no Oks.
that's how they work! No Money no Oks.
It was probably an R/C airplane with a gopro strapped to the top. :-D
lol yes I realize it was an R/C airplane.. I meant a toy r/c airplane
Actually it was an RC QuadCopter/ Very similiar, but yet different in many ways.