If the government wants to fly unmanned aircraft over the U.S., it better figure out a way to increase safety and prevent hijackings. Pilots, airlines and plane manufacturers have sent letters to the Federal Aviation Authority warning of the dangers of drones.
Next Gov reported more than 200 groups answered the agency's call for comments. Among the concerns: Pilots said drones were 100 times more likely to have an accident than passenger planes. They said drones should have safeguards against potential hijacking and backups for GPS systems that failed. The FAA is establishing six test sites for drones this summer.
Does anyone recall the wind up birds that actually flew? You would wind them up and toss them,after which they would fly around for 5 to 10 seconds,flapping their wings just like a bird.Few people know this,but that was a by product of an early form of drone technology.When people think of drones they think of small planes.They don't realize that they come in the form of birds.Blackbirds are the most commonplace,then doves.The only dead giveaway is that they fly faster than a normal bird,and slightly less agile.
ReplyDeletequeen annes sheriff's dept already has an application in for using theirs.
ReplyDeleteI believe their application has expired or was denied.
ReplyDelete.When people think of drones they think of small planes.They don't realize that they come in the form of birds.Blackbirds are the most commonplace,then doves.The only dead giveaway is that they fly faster than a normal bird,and slightly less agile.
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7:56-And hummingbirds.No strike potential is possible with bird drones(that I am aware of),but the surveillance advantages are dramatic.These are battery powered and have a flight duration of 2 to 3 hours.A computer chip has a programmed destination and objective.Once this is accomplished they automatically return to their home base.They continuosly transmit images and also have a memory/storage capacity.
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ReplyDeleteOk, I think I understand you now. You were referring to the drones as covert 'spy' vehicles, more or less. Correct?
MORE military technology being prepped for use against American citizens. Wait, I'm sorry --- I couldn't hear your response due to the loud cheering of all the boot licking, non-thinking lemmings.
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