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Kinda concerned that a lot of replies here are all about destroying some potentially innocent hobbyist's property. Why the sudden macho destructive reaction? Th
by alan_cx 13y ago
Kinda concerned that a lot of replies here are all about destroying some potentially innocent hobbyist's property. Why the sudden macho destructive reaction? These drones are classic hacker territory, yet there is some quite disproportionate reaction.
Right now, we have no idea what was in the "pilot's" mind, to suddenly assume its some thing suspicious smacks of paranoia. The then start on about attacking and destroying the "toy" is absurd.
Did any one care when people used RC helicopters in the same way?
I think that partly the word "drone" has become a scary word because of its association with government evil doing.
- justin66 13y ago> Did any one care when people used RC helicopters in the same way? Interestingly, the incentives have changed. A camera-rigged RC helicopter used to be expensive. Flying without permission and risking collision or the wrath of a property owner had a greater potential penalty. Also, there was a larger barrier to entry for the hobby. Different sort of people... > These drones are classic hacker territory Part of the problem here: the AOLers have arrived.