Let's talk Drones

[danny76]

Can they arm that drone with a stapler gun?

and what's with the silly feather on their beret? I suppose it hides the wifi antenna?

It's a hackle. I would wander around telling the wearers of this fine piece of traditional British Military headgear that they are wearing silly feathers! ( we call this particular breeding the video tampon-heads) 

[GScholz]

Can they arm that drone with a stapler gun?

That would be way too heavy for a nano-drone like this. The drone itself only weighs 16 grams; that's like three or four sheets of paper... However it will fly for 20 minutes and give you real-time intel from its three cameras.

[bozon]

That would be way too heavy for a nano-drone like this. The drone itself only weighs 16 grams; that's like three or four sheets of paper... However it will fly for 20 minutes and give you real-time intel from its three cameras.

I definitely see the potential in urban warfare to peak around corners, down alleys, into windows and over rooftops. But since we were discussing armed drones... maybe arm it with a poisoned needle and turn it into a bee-drone?

[GScholz]

I definitely see the potential in urban warfare to peak around corners, down alleys, into windows and over rooftops.

That's exactly what it's for.

But since we were discussing armed drones... maybe arm it with a poisoned needle and turn it into a bee-drone?

This thread is called "Let's talk Drones" and the original poster stated the scope of the thread quite nicely. This nano-drone would be in the "reconnaissance" category.

With new drones rolling out it seems by the week for new and more complex tasks and purposes, it's been a common topic around 'hese parts talking about drones replacing pilots.


I figured we could all discuss our stances on them...

Here's my 2¢

Reconnaissance: Absolutely

Air to Ground Attack: Neutral on this point

Air to Air Combat: Never

[GScholz]

... maybe arm it with a poisoned needle and turn it into a bee-drone?

I do however like your idea... "The real-world applications are endless" as a callous weapons designer might say. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBxmck16FhA

[Flench]

I should have mine back up and going in a few weeks . Been waiting on part's now for 40 day's . I know what they mean by or when one say's it's on a show boat from China now , lol .

[BuckShot]

I'm looking at several quadcopters in the $80 - $120 range. They all have cameras, some send video to a smartphone.

My Dad wants one from Santa.

Any suggestions based on experience with the entry level drones?

Thanks, ~S~ Buck

[Shuffler]

I'm looking at several quadcopters in the $80 - $120 range. They all have cameras, some send video to a smartphone.

My Dad wants one from Santa.

Any suggestions based on experience with the entry level drones?

Thanks, ~S~ Buck

Those are toys. Entry level is a bit more expensive. DJI makes some good ones.

[BuckShot]

I tried to get my work to buy a phantom 4...they wouldn't bite.

I'm looking for the toy.

[Kanth]

Buckshot,

I have this little guy

https://www.amazon.com/Ares-AZSZ2500-Ethos-Ready-QuadCopter/dp/B00O2EU4BK

It's a little bit above your range. It's VERY easy to fly once you get used to it.
I've also crashed it from pretty high up (many times) and all of the parts are pretty cheap to replace.
It comes with a small camera for flying that transmits to a small screen. I flew it just by sight .
I have some footage of the distances you can get with it. The video was shot by slinging a gopro.

I think he'd enjoy it, it's not very fragile. I tested 

[Kanth]

it looks like it has a little brother that might be cool too. I haven't flown that one though.

http://ares-rc.com/ethosQX130/

[BuckShot]

Thanks Kanth! I almost wish I didn't see that video...he he he...

I'm surprised it can haul a gopro.

[Kanth]

Ya it's pretty strong! it still has plenty of power.

[Curval]

Here's a couple of Instagram posts I did for our Guesthouse'saccount, done with a Phantom 4.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN4-qg6BWk5/?taken-by=edgehillmanor

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMNYsQEh9a1/?taken-by=edgehillmanor

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL9rtaHBG8g/?taken-by=edgehillmanor

[Kanth]

Beautiful place. The Phantom 4 gives quality video and is very stable.

They also have racer type quads which look like a lot of fun.