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Offline pipemakermike

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Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« on: June 18, 2015, 12:55:51 AM »
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 02:18:11 AM »
More proof that these guys are clumsy as h@#l !
I've seen many reports about accidents, but now they managed to crash in the mainstream as well? ;)
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 06:16:51 AM »
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 06:27:34 AM »
Our LHS is bringing in the little racers with the cameras and goggles, can't wait.  y1 #^
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 07:08:26 AM »
They will be used for delivery. 5 lb. packages or less.

It's being worked out according to the news this morning. This administration is in favour of thi$.


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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2015, 07:34:46 AM »
Quote from: Dwayne Donnelly on June 18, 2015, 06:27:34 AM
Our LHS is bringing in the little racers with the cameras and goggles, can't wait.  y1 #^

Lots of people can't wait
http://dronenationals.com/  (flash heavy)
https://fpvracing.tv/   (flash heavy)

There are some other good uses showing up.  How about shark patrol and life guarding?

http://patch.com/california/newportbeach/great-whites-patrol-surf-drone-patrols-sharks

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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2015, 11:45:54 AM »
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2015, 11:59:25 AM »
Now that I know the quadcopters are on duty, I can now swim in the ocean without worry.

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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2015, 05:50:20 PM »
It's all about money and sales...always is. 

Kiddies are always captured by the latest Fad and the Bankers and sellers make all the money!  When the next fad comes along these things will join the Hoola Hoops on the pile!

I'm waiting for one to be eaten by a Great White Shark and photograph it's own demise!   LL~ LL~ LL~

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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2015, 06:41:04 PM »
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When the next fad comes along these things will join the Hoola Hoops on the pile!

Hm. I don't see it that way at all.  I think these things are here for the long term in greater or lesser numbers (who knows?).

There ARE practical uses for them. They DO have an entertainment value to some (same as flying R/C or C/L), to name a couple of things.

No, I don't think they're going away.
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2015, 11:51:13 PM »
Probably not. But we can always hope. Maybe there will be something else that will catch on. "Noodling* for Sharks", maybe.   #^ Steve

* "Noodling" is done for catfish in OK, AR & TX, mostly. Not sure where all it's legal. Basically, you grope around in sunken cars, under ledges, in small caves, feeling for a catfish. When you find one, you shove your hand in its mouth, grab it by the tonsils and try to pull it out and to the surface. Some folks have drowned doing this. They often come up with pretty severe abrasions at minimum and very sore hands. Do NOT attempt this alone, except in Washington DC! ;D
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2015, 04:02:15 AM »
Quote from: Avaiojet on June 18, 2015, 07:08:26 AM
They will be used for delivery. 5 lb. packages or less.

It's being worked out according to the news this morning. This administration is in favour of thi$.


I've heard this story but I doubt that it will happen.  The claim of finding a practical use for delivery drones is just a sales gimmick to sell the drones.  Lipos are powerful. But I do not believe they're powerful enough to carry a useful load a useful distance.  Amazon would need to have a drone-equipped "fulfillment center" every five miles. 

They can sure bring an end to most the aerial photography business.
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2015, 06:26:54 AM »
Quote from: Paul Smith on June 19, 2015, 04:02:15 AM
I've heard this story but I doubt that it will happen.  The claim of finding a practical use for delivery drones is just a sales gimmick to sell the drones.  Lipos are powerful. But I do not believe they're powerful enough to carry a useful load a useful distance.  Amazon would need to have a drone-equipped "fulfillment center" every five miles. 

They can sure bring an end to most the aerial photography business.

Paul,

Wow! Thanks for responding to my Post.  #^ I don't get much of that.

Amazon claims that they will have a limited radius for this test project.

This will absolutely be promoted by Liberals, and it IS in the works. Gets americans used to seeing drones all over the place. Eventually they will be "Spy on Citizen" drones.

Thanks again for replying to my comments. What a guy!!  H^^  LL~
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2015, 08:09:55 AM »
It had to happen.  Anything "bad" must be the fault of "liberals".

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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2015, 08:46:00 AM »
Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on June 18, 2015, 11:59:25 AM
Now that I know the quadcopters are on duty, I can now swim in the ocean without worry.

Floyd

Floyd, Always enjoy your posts lol.


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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2015, 09:52:20 AM »
Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 18, 2015, 11:51:13 PM
Probably not. But we can always hope. Maybe there will be something else that will catch on. "Noodling* for Sharks", maybe.   #^ Steve

* "Noodling" is done for catfish in OK, AR & TX, mostly. Not sure where all it's legal. Basically, you grope around in sunken cars, under ledges, in small caves, feeling for a catfish. When you find one, you shove your hand in its mouth, grab it by the tonsils and try to pull it out and to the surface. Some folks have drowned doing this. They often come up with pretty severe abrasions at minimum and very sore hands. Do NOT attempt this alone, except in Washington DC! ;D



Maybe we should "Noodle" for politicians.......... LL~ LL~ LL~
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Re: Quad rotors hit the mainstream
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2015, 02:16:54 PM »
I just received an e-mail from a supplier. They have a new "racing quad."

I guess these things are being raced? Future AMA racing event? $$$

This is a copy and paste of the spects direct from the e-mail.

Subj: 250 racing quad--Maytech 
Date: 6/18/2015 11:44:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: yina@maytech.cn
To: graphicscfc@aol.com
File: MTF250racingquadcopter.zip (248061 bytes) DL Time (TCP/IP): < 1 minute
Sent from the Internet (Details)
 



Hello Sir
 
Maytech just developed the new carbon fiber 250 racing quad, since they are getting popular.
 
Size: ..................................225mm*204mm*65mmH
Frame Weight: .....................128g
Total Weight: ........................295g
Motor: ..................................Maytech MTO1806-2300-MK 4PCS
ESC: .....................................20A 4PCS
Prop: .....................................MTCP0503A 2PAIRS
Flight Controller: .....................CC3D 1PCS
not include battery
The special part is that the ESCs and flight controller are already soldered on the frame.
The price is USD139.9/set.
 
Btw, the new quick release propeller MTCP1345QR for DJI Inspire 1, also fits on DJI Matrice 100.
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