Recent content by Torque

Yup, I tried to find the original post and couldn't. I remembered there was a lot of doubt by members here that a weather ballon could do that amount of damage. This article has conformation by the weather balloon company that it was their balloon that struck the plane.

Then by all means, stop doing so.

https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-balloon-launched-in-washington-strikes-united-airlines-flight-injures-pilot-plane-boeing-737-glass-crew-diverted-travel-delay-sea-seattle-tacoma-airport-collision-ntsb-safety-danger-rescue-utah-storm-winter-temperature

Pre-Order here: https://alef.aero/preorder.html

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2025/09/17/alabama-man-accused-of-shooting-at-medical-helicopter-wounding-nurse/86206172007/

Where did you pull this from? Orem, Utah doesn't have any drone restrictions for recreational users beyond the FAA's restrictions, and LEO are all able to fly for tracking, investigations, and search and rescue. So again, wrong information. Side note: Utah Native here, my Aunt Ora lived...

LOL, not Vaporware at all. Several Drone reviewers/influencers are already releasing reviews

Makes sense since it fits your narrative. Fact: The DJI ban was a republican move.

Sure beats walking a grid through that tall obnoxious grass at Marymoor! I've had to do that a few times to find my planes.

Well I won't trust another nation's news now. But I don't think I need to worry about the British Broadcasting Corp lying to me about American drones... You are probably sore after that stretch.

Oh I didn't decide that. The courts decided that based on the evidence, or lack of evidence in their "news". FOX is an entertainment show.

Do you have a valid example? FOX is not news. They are an entertainment program (their words, not mine). They also settled a $1.6 Billion lawsuit for $787,000,000.00 for reporting fake news. They peddle in conspiracy theories and misinformation. Not a good example.

Not sure what you are asking specifically? Volunteering as civilian to aid Search and Rescue with your consumer drone? Yes, that is possible, if you have the qualifications. Or are you asking, worried that if you use your personal drone to find your lost family member, will you be in trouble...