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Aerial drone at the wedding DJI 3 Phantom
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REALLY REALLY BAD idea as Neil stated. An Accident waiting to happen. One small mistake, and imagine the lawsuites. I'm not one much for goventment intervention, but this is an acception. These things need to be banned for public use. If they don't get a handle on who and where these drones are allowed to be used, the inevitable step will be some idiot strapping you know what to one of these, and causing all kinds of havoc. Forgive the soapbox, but I felt it needed to be said.
You are 100% correct my friend. You can have a 'toy' one but strict conditions apply here (Australia), but, if you use one like he did for commercial gain, there is a $10,000 Annual Fee from CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) here which controls what/who/when/why all things fly here in Oz.
You would have to be a very experienced pilot to get just the right video. In the video above, I think probably one of DJI's pilots are operating the drone and not the videographer you see in the interview. At 23 minutes per charge, that will take quite a while to really nail down the pilot aspect.
I have done it before and you can get really great quality stills even up to 12x18, way more than enough for albums or even hanging on the wall.
Yep, I'd be *really* pissed.
I get pissed when the stupid Videographer actually walks right up to them, happened to me twice, and even the Priest said something to him, in one shoot, then got him to move back and asked me to get shots again. Switched on guy he was.
But karma is a bitch, this one dude had left leads lying across the damn floor also and when he was walking back, he tripped, and his 'pro' gear (a Canon 5D MkII) and him went flying.... onto the floor, of course everyone laughed and I got great 'kissing' shots so all's well that ends well - except for the Videographer.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131645075@N03/17923057848/in/album-72157652983015000/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131645075@N03/17921849360/in/album-72157652983015000/
Also there have been radio controlled planes and helicopters around for decades. The main difference is no one would dare attempt to operate those over a crowd or close in spaces. It was mainly very skilled enthusiasts operating them over open fields. These new series of radio controlled quad copters are operated by inexperienced operators over crowded areas.
Here is something:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/lily-camera-personal-cameraman/
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/lily-camera/
Mike, the Car comparison doesn't hold any water, You're on the road with other vehicles who all knowingly or not, agree that that are operating a motor vehicle and that all precautions should be taken. Yeah, I know, in a perfect world that would be great. Non the less, in a Wedding scenario, there is only ONE person operating these things, no one else. But, We could eliminate any confusion and have ALL guests and Participants, along with service staff sign waivers in the event of an accident or collision. THESE THINGS NEED TO BE BANNED, recreational or otherwise. If not, then Really REALLY expensive and ungodly time consuming permits granted. If not, we'll see these damn things everywhere. As I stated originally, not long before someone straps you know what to one of these and fly's it into a crowd...intentionally. YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA HAPPEN ..Okay, I' get off my soap box..Warning issued..
But seriously, I stated it earlier. someone with bad intentions COULD strap some (letter after B, and before D) and the number (4) along with a cell phone detonator. Don't want to get into trouble with any governmental agency for even mentioning such a thing, but ya kinda have to put it out there. I'm really surprised it hasn't happened yet. Hope it NEVER, EVER gets to that point. I'll say it again, these things should be banned. They'll only get bigger and pose even a greater threat. Sorry Michael.
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It would be a sad state of affairs if we could not voice our concerns on a site for fear of 'government' intervention, so I personally don't have a problem, but I am in Australia after all and not so concerned with mentioning this whatsoever.
The thing is it does not have to be a heavy payload, think of 'talcum' powder and you have a really serious situation.
Government agencies watch for Red flag Words....when people do internet searches, So I'm told. Makes one pause before posting anything they'd deem suspect. On a lighter note... How the heck are you Trev?
Talcum Powder: Love the reference