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Got a personal drone for Christmas? Use with caution
The Guardian via MSN ^ | 12/25/14 | Alex Hern

Posted on 12/25/2014 7:10:45 PM PST by Libloather

**SNIP**

But it could be difficult to make the most of a 2km range without infringing civil aviation regulations, which require UAS pilots to stay within eyesight of their drone, and use of the camera could infringe the privacy of passersby.

The Civil Aviation Authority has issued guidance to help drone operators understand airspace regulations.

Technically, drone operators must request permission from the CAA if they plan to fly a camera-equipped aircraft within congested areas, or within 50 metres of people or properties that are not under their control. They must also remain in “visual line of sight” of their aircraft, or they must be approved by the CAA.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: caution; christmas; drone; gift
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To: Libloather
My drone can shoot down your drone.

Your drone sucketh, I have a 2.0 drone.

21 posted on 12/26/2014 3:31:28 PM PST by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: GRRRRR

I was referring to the Wicked Lasers, which will not be available in US after Jan 1.


22 posted on 12/26/2014 9:35:43 PM PST by Kozak ("It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal" Henry Kissinger)
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To: Libloather

I’m sticking with traditional CP single-rotor heli RC.

Too me, there has to be some scale aspect to it comparing to a full-size real machine.


23 posted on 12/26/2014 9:42:30 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc OÂ’Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: Kozak

Ah, I see that, thank you!


24 posted on 12/27/2014 7:18:33 AM PST by GRRRRR (He'll NEVER be my President, FUBO! Treason is the Reason! Impeach the Kenyan)
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To: Jack Hydrazine
DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ v3.0 Drone Unboxing & Review w/ Ground Station

Wow, that was really cool........I'd have to get a smart phone first tho.......

25 posted on 12/27/2014 12:01:35 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I'm a man of no-color and proud of it.)
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