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Just wondering if anybody played with drones. Got my first one. Its a tiny piece of junk I bought for 50 bucks. Its a lot of fun for 8 minutes then a 2 hour charge GRR. I may buy a better one and get into wildlife photography as a new hobby. Lots of critters where I live.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/15 12:49:53
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Yeah i got about 3 fed drones following me around 24/7. I don't own them though... 
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/15 19:40:47
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Yeah i got about 3 fed drones following me around 24/7. I don't own them though...
LMAO 
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 06:39:55
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I hate the word "drones" being used for describing a radio controlled quadcopter. Just because so many people incorrectly used the word that they had to officially change the definition, doesn't mean that it is the correct word, in my opinion.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 07:28:34
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I hate the word "drones" being used for describing a radio controlled quadcopter. Just because so many people incorrectly used the word that they had to officially change the definition, doesn't mean that it is the correct word, in my opinion.
and I hate Grammar Nazis.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 08:04:02
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It isn't grammar. I am sure most serious "drone" owners who may show up in this thread would agree that they should not have ever been called drones. The word drone has too many negative connotations which a quadcopter owner does not want to inherit. Most quadcopter owners want to fly around for fun and not be labeled as spies or creeps.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 08:41:42
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I don't see them as much different than radio controlled airplanes....which you can also put cameras on.
Just can't hover or maneuver as well with an airplane ;)
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 10:31:01
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I've looked at a Bebop 2. Been mostly getting flying and photography in with Cessna 182 G1000 the last 2 years, so drone is a bit under rated imho.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/23 19:59:40
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I've looked at a Bebop 2. Been mostly getting flying and photography in with Cessna 182 G1000 the last 2 years, so drone is a bit under rated imho.
.... with a cessna? lol
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/25 08:23:58
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I'm interested in the DJI Phantoms and the Bebop 2, for nature photography and videos.
I haven't tested any drones or quad copters yet.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/26 19:42:03
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Brad_Hawthorne
I've looked at a Bebop 2. Been mostly getting flying and photography in with Cessna 182 G1000 the last 2 years, so drone is a bit under rated imho.
.... with a cessna? lol
A Cessna 182 is ideal for airborne photography. Fly at 1000 foot at around 100 knots. Slow and low.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/27 10:13:48
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I have the phantom 3 PRO. nice quad. great video and great distance.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/28 14:49:02
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The only Good Drone is the Ones you use for Skeet Shooting! 
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/28 15:18:25
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All i ask of those of you who have drones/quadrocopters is please be safe when operating them, with the uptick i see more issues with them in my career field.
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/28 18:56:21
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How good is your skeet shooting Moose? Drone at 100yards at 100MPH, Pull......
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/28 23:13:06
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My first drone was a dragonflyer 3 which was upgraded to the Vti for a fee...This was like over 13 years ago before drones was even known...
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/29 04:14:12
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/29 14:46:11
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How good is your skeet shooting Moose?
Drone at 100yards at 100MPH, Pull......
LOL i wouldn't even able to come close.... i'm talking from an air traffic perspective. Get reports from pilots about it... and then we have to file paperwork XD
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/06/29 20:39:37
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Re: Got Drones?
2016/07/01 08:52:33
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knightsilver
Here ya go:
http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/specSheets/6901.html
30-06 give ya 1000 yards give or take a few on your breathing and skill Moose.
I personally think Drones should have hell alot more regulation, I ever see those bastards in my air space, its skeek shoot'n time!
Beyond the personal airspace, I've also been concerned about the public domain. The reports of drones getting close to airliners and interfering with firefighting efforts are just the tip of the iceberg. I can only imagine what more can happen when drones are in much wider use, commercially.
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