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I would expect the result to be the same as running into anything else: drone and any payload crash into the ground. Drones are lightweight, they're not going

by sejje 8mo ago

I would expect the result to be the same as running into anything else: drone and any payload crash into the ground. Drones are lightweight, they're not going to do much to heavy machinery. Basically the same as a brick wall. The real fear is propellers hitting a human. The result is not good at all.

ncallaway 8mo ago
Also drone and payload falling to the ground from any kind of height could cause serious injury or death if it falls on someone.
- coldcode 8mo ago
  Which is the argument against flying cars. Uncontrolled flying car crashes over populated areas could be catastrophic.
- ares623 8mo ago
  Easy, don't walk near buildings then! /s
DasIch 8mo ago
They weigh 80-85lbs and travel at speeds of around 50mph. The impact would be quite serious, if they crash at speed but even falling on a car or a human would be quite serious, possibly deadly, even if the propellers don't spin.
BurningFrog 8mo ago
I expect some kind of automatic drone parachute system to develop.
- sejje 8mo ago
  I think parachutes take more height to work properly, compared to building heights. Maybe if they fly at much higher altitudes for most of the flight.