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I'm seeing these mini flying units that have a camera on them. Supposedly great for surveillance, looking at the neighborhood, etc
Anyone have first hand experience with them, if so recommendations on purchase?
Something like this
http://www.draganfly.com/uav-helicopter/draganflyer-x6/
http://www.raidentech.com/28h-yd3319b-green.html
The first one you posted is awesome, however with a price of between 14k-30k depending on options it really puts it out of range for most people.
I've been looking at putting together a quad copter for myself to do some video work. I think I could build a pretty decent unit for around the cost of a decent AR.
Jim, your scaring me. Are we about to be overun by zombies or something:confused:Quote:
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Just an idea for neighborhood recon.. All part of the survival / prepardnass ideas we read about. I posted here first. The price point on a basic entry unit (2nd link) looks like an entry item. Like guns there are starting points then addition of accessories or just go for broke from the get go.
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Anyone have hands on with this one? This is along the lines of low profile i'm looking for. Down side is i'm not I- anything possession and really don't want to be. If it was kindle fire friendly even better.
There's android control apps for it.Quote:
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I don't have personal experience with it, but I hear good reviews
You could mount a cam on a trex 450-600 way cheaper, and that's including buying everything you need (electronics, Batterys, TX/RX).
Well, if SHTF I doubt any cell towers would be working anyhow, so no APP will work. Better off with a straight up radio control unit..Quote:
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I would agree with wax, the spread spectrum controlers are way beeter than the old analog FM band transmitters. Spektrum (JR) makes a great controler. I have the DX7 and once you get use to the quick response its awesome.
What's the legal precedence for "pepping tom" statues and such if you are going to be doing "neighborhood recon" etc... Check your six man...
However, it does sound like a blast.
Some countys won't let you fly them in a congested area, it use to be if it was electric then you were fine (Back in the day when nitro powered planes were popular). I know Broomfield will not allow you to fly anytype of UAV anywhere even parks. So most just find open space or join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronotics) which is a requirement for most clubs (Its an Insurance policy). I belong to AAM which is Arvadas club. General rule I use is if its electric and does not pose a threat then I send it up where ever but I have heard of models getting repo'd by LE.
Its not cell based. Its a wifi access point with rotorsQuote:
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I think he was referencing a EMP.Quote:
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If an EMP hits no RC stuff will work unless it was in a Faraday cage, especially stuff with antennas.Quote:
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Currently building a quad copter using a zigbee. Programmable way points (GPS), loiter times and all that stuff. Goal is to mount a small HD camera and directional mic on it. Its been worked on off and on for the last year or so. Need to remake the frame as it is just 1x2s at this point.
I think that there was a law recently passed, that allows for UAV's to be flown under 150 feet, and must weigh less than something like 40 pounds or so, I could be wrong, but I do remember reading about for commercial and private use. I was looking into a remote controlled UAV for SHTF stuff as well.
AMA guidelines are no more than 60 lbs and not higher than 350'-400'. I need to look up the FFA stuff. Also you must have a spotter if your going to fly in first person (cockpit cam), and never leave the sight of your spotter. I will see what I can do about finding the info on the laws.
I like this drone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dgvBb5ke-E
Damn that's nice..Quote:
Originally Posted by rondog
Dang that is cool. That operator is talented. That reminds me of the spacecraft out of Independence Day or something out of Transformers. Certainly a SciFi toy!Quote:
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PS - even the sound it makes is straight out of a SciFi movie.
I'd crash it into splinters in about 3 seconds. Either that, or it'd attack my face first.Quote:
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Yeah, I could think of a few uses for that.....Quote:
Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy
dang just spent the last 45 minutes looking at awesome R/C stuff on youtube!!!!