Multi-rotors/FPV/Drones/RC in the News!

[bicyclemonkey]

I thought this would be a good place to post articles we find pertaining to our hobby in the news.

I found these this morning:

Connecticut Bill Would Impose 20-Year Prison Sentence On People Who Commit Crimes With Drones
Lol, already committing a crime? Get an extra 20 years just b/c you used a multi-rotor.

FAA risks losing drone war

 

[xuzme720]

I'm wondering what crimes could be committed better by using a multi rotor...besides spying or photography, which is easily thwarted by a simple closing of the blinds, I'm not sure how else to begin my life of crime...?

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Another one.

Could drones soon be buzzing over Washington skies?

 

[jhitesma]

I'm wondering what crimes could be committed better by using a multi rotor...besides spying or photography, which is easily thwarted by a simple closing of the blinds, I'm not sure how else to begin my life of crime...?

Easy...smuggling:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/27/drone-drops-contraband-georgia-prison-yard/

Living on the border of Mexico here (it's kind of crazy, we're actually west of mexico and south of california due to the way the borders follow the meandering colorado river. In fact I have friends on the west side of town who are actually south of mexico!) I get a lot of people asking me if the quad could be used to smuggle things across the border when they see me flying it in my front yard or at the park.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Happened in Thailand too lol.

Remote chopper used to smuggle drugs.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Commercial Drones Are Completely Legal, a Federal Judge Ruled

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Drug-laden drone found 'hovering' near Australian prison

 

[DDSFlyer]

http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/07/stun-copter-video/?ncid=rss_truncated

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Drone Used to Peep, Film Sunbathing Ladies