Drones in Australia (UAV/UAS)
My fellow pilots and I were flying our quad/gopro rigs around for fun one evening when we were approached by an American business man who expressed enthusiasm for our machines and the HD results they yield (Zenmuse gimbal is awesome).
Before we knew it, we were contracted to conduct a film shoot in a remote location that was originally planned to be done by helicopter. So far the results have impressed the crap out of them and it looks like we will be getting offers for a lot more similar type shoots. We charge . . . . beer. Cheap really, but lots of fun. And using gear worth less than 1000 bucks.
Before we knew it, we were contracted to conduct a film shoot in a remote location that was originally planned to be done by helicopter. So far the results have impressed the crap out of them and it looks like we will be getting offers for a lot more similar type shoots. We charge . . . . beer. Cheap really, but lots of fun. And using gear worth less than 1000 bucks.
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yes, it appears to me the biggest threat from drones is the work taken from helicopter operators and pilots, i noticed during the winter olympics almost every aerial shot was from a drone
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Has the drone war been lost before it even began?
As much as I dislike JMac I think he is correct with his commentary on Drones, it is becoming a bigger than life issue, and the war has been lost before it begins. CASA cannot control Drone technology, and in reality they have little to no teeth to do so. Even if they could oversight drones fully, they don't have the manpower, funds and currently the legal muscle to do so.
I am an advocate for drones and the technology, and acknowledge that the use for them is endless, but the lack of ' adequate controls' with these things is quite simply, in our industry, an accident waiting to happen.
CASA says it can't ensure drone privacy - certification, unmanned aerial vehicles, Australia, drones, Parliament, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), privacy - Techworld
Example of a close call. Although the drone being used wasn't a $400 Ebay drone, you get the point;
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ust-metre.html
I am an advocate for drones and the technology, and acknowledge that the use for them is endless, but the lack of ' adequate controls' with these things is quite simply, in our industry, an accident waiting to happen.
CASA says it can't ensure drone privacy - certification, unmanned aerial vehicles, Australia, drones, Parliament, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), privacy - Techworld
Example of a close call. Although the drone being used wasn't a $400 Ebay drone, you get the point;
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ust-metre.html
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Recent misadventures,
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0b9_1393381792
Not recent, why you should think twice about selecting the "home" button….
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9c6_1359066822
Mickjoebill
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0b9_1393381792
Not recent, why you should think twice about selecting the "home" button….
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9c6_1359066822
Mickjoebill
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Probably not long before they arrive in Oz...
"...IAF officials say guerrilla terror organizations in Lebanon, Gaza could deploy drones carrying explosives and designed to crash into targets...
...drones would range from radio-controlled model airplanes weighing a few kilos to large drones with payloads of hundreds of kilos..."
Israel sees future drone threat from Hezbollah, Hamas - Israel News, Ynetnews
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"...IAF officials say guerrilla terror organizations in Lebanon, Gaza could deploy drones carrying explosives and designed to crash into targets...
...drones would range from radio-controlled model airplanes weighing a few kilos to large drones with payloads of hundreds of kilos..."
Israel sees future drone threat from Hezbollah, Hamas - Israel News, Ynetnews
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Separation incident
Investigation: AO-2013-167 - Aircraft separation issues involving an Ayres S2R, VH-WBK and an unmanned aerial vehicle, 37 km SSW of Horsham aerodrome, Vic on 12 September 2013
ps - Ultralights - that video is a (fake) promo for a video game...
On 12 September 2013, at about 0930 Eastern Standard Time, the pilot of an Ayres S2R aircraft, registered VH WBK (WBK), commenced aerial agricultural operations on a property about 37 km south-southwest of Horsham aerodrome, Victoria.
At about the same time, the operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Sensefly eBee 178, arrived at the Echo mine site to conduct an aerial photography survey. He heard WBK operating about 1-1.5 km away and broadcast on the area frequency advising his intention to conduct unmanned aerial photography operations but did not receive a response. He asked the mine manager to contact the farmer and notify the pilot of WBK.
The UAV operator then commenced the flight at about 390 ft above ground level (AGL).
After completing the first load of fertilizer, the farmer informed the pilot of WBK there would be an ‘aircraft’ conducting aerial photography over the Echo mine site. The pilot assumed this would be a fixed-wing aircraft operating at or above 500 ft AGL, and intended to remain at or below 350 ft AGL to ensure separation.
At about 1000, the UAV operator heard WBK and observed the aircraft conduct a turn about 150 m north of the UAV, before it departed to the north. The operator immediately put the UAV into a holding pattern to maintain its current position. He estimated WBK was at about 100-150 ft AGL and came within about 100 m horizontally of the UAV. He attempted to contact the pilot of WBK on the radio but did not receive a response.
The pilot of WBK reported operating at about 50-100 ft AGL on a block just north of the mine site and did not see the UAV.
This incident highlights the challenges associated with having a diverse mix of aircraft operating in the same airspace and the need for all pilots and operators to remain vigilant and employ see-and-avoid principles.
At about the same time, the operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Sensefly eBee 178, arrived at the Echo mine site to conduct an aerial photography survey. He heard WBK operating about 1-1.5 km away and broadcast on the area frequency advising his intention to conduct unmanned aerial photography operations but did not receive a response. He asked the mine manager to contact the farmer and notify the pilot of WBK.
The UAV operator then commenced the flight at about 390 ft above ground level (AGL).
After completing the first load of fertilizer, the farmer informed the pilot of WBK there would be an ‘aircraft’ conducting aerial photography over the Echo mine site. The pilot assumed this would be a fixed-wing aircraft operating at or above 500 ft AGL, and intended to remain at or below 350 ft AGL to ensure separation.
At about 1000, the UAV operator heard WBK and observed the aircraft conduct a turn about 150 m north of the UAV, before it departed to the north. The operator immediately put the UAV into a holding pattern to maintain its current position. He estimated WBK was at about 100-150 ft AGL and came within about 100 m horizontally of the UAV. He attempted to contact the pilot of WBK on the radio but did not receive a response.
The pilot of WBK reported operating at about 50-100 ft AGL on a block just north of the mine site and did not see the UAV.
This incident highlights the challenges associated with having a diverse mix of aircraft operating in the same airspace and the need for all pilots and operators to remain vigilant and employ see-and-avoid principles.
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Drone hits someone on the head !
Not sure this is the right forum but following on from the discussions about drones in the bush fire thread, this caught my eye.
And it seems the owner trying to squeeze out of responsibility ?
"I have lacerations on my head from the drone and the ambulance crew took a piece of propeller from my head,"
And it seems the owner trying to squeeze out of responsibility ?
"I have lacerations on my head from the drone and the ambulance crew took a piece of propeller from my head,"
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Hey 500,
I think this is the right place for this to be raised as I'll bet there are some lurking within this community who have had some experiences, both good and not so good, with drones.
I'm sure they are good value when utilised properly and perhaps a good example of that is the proposed bushfire stuff however there are more and more drones appearing about the place lately, Real estate companies using them to take aerials of properties for sale, etc and for those who fly aircraft whose wings move faster then the rest of the airframe the risk of adverse exposure seems to be rising.
On reading the linked article there seems to be a rising amount of incidents involving drones and over on the "Bladeslapper" website there's a whole topic re this and a number of other incidents, one of which involved a near miss at 1000' AGL and another with someone on AG ops. I'm sure that the majority of these are safe but the way its going it's probably only a matter of time before there's a midair.....
A piece of propeller in the head????? Maybe the quote should have read;
" I have sought legal advice......"
Stiky
I think this is the right place for this to be raised as I'll bet there are some lurking within this community who have had some experiences, both good and not so good, with drones.
I'm sure they are good value when utilised properly and perhaps a good example of that is the proposed bushfire stuff however there are more and more drones appearing about the place lately, Real estate companies using them to take aerials of properties for sale, etc and for those who fly aircraft whose wings move faster then the rest of the airframe the risk of adverse exposure seems to be rising.
On reading the linked article there seems to be a rising amount of incidents involving drones and over on the "Bladeslapper" website there's a whole topic re this and a number of other incidents, one of which involved a near miss at 1000' AGL and another with someone on AG ops. I'm sure that the majority of these are safe but the way its going it's probably only a matter of time before there's a midair.....
A piece of propeller in the head????? Maybe the quote should have read;
" I have sought legal advice......"
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Drone vs Melon
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Hey boys, good story. I have posted the SMH link into Binghi's Drone thread, hope you don't mind;
http://www.pprune.org/pacific-genera...ml#post8423937
As I keep saying, it is inevitable that one will be ingested, just a matter of when?
http://www.pprune.org/pacific-genera...ml#post8423937
As I keep saying, it is inevitable that one will be ingested, just a matter of when?
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Westpac chopper vs Drone
Almost forgot this one also;
Drone almost collides with Westpac Rescue chopper - Hardware - iTnews.com.au
Drone almost collides with Westpac Rescue chopper - Hardware - iTnews.com.au
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A friend of mine recently stated that if he ever saw a drone flying over any of his properties (rural) he'd get out his 12 gauge!
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He'd be pi**ing into the wind trying to shoot down a drone at 1000' - even 500' - with a shotgun!
Tell him he might have a slighter greater chance of knocking it out with a high powered rifle with a substantial muzzle velocity.
Even then, gravity ensures the pill wouldn't have much hitting power at that height.
Tell him he might have a slighter greater chance of knocking it out with a high powered rifle with a substantial muzzle velocity.
Even then, gravity ensures the pill wouldn't have much hitting power at that height.
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We did a cost evaluation for the unit and we just cannot see how this Yamaha thing will make you money.
Looks like a great machine but whoever put the pricing policy together at the company didn't seem to have a real grasp of operating charges per hour.
Anyhow see how they go good luck with it all
Looks like a great machine but whoever put the pricing policy together at the company didn't seem to have a real grasp of operating charges per hour.
Anyhow see how they go good luck with it all