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Ralph thompson replied to the thread UK military shooting down UAVs now....Wait ‘til FIFA World Cup 2026, you’ll see the National Guard popping drones out of the sky like Grouse on the Glorious Twelfth. -
Ralph thompson replied to the thread Counter-drone program for World Cup?.I like the statement “They have an amazing potential for both good and ill. We will increase the enforcement of current laws to deter two types of individuals: evildoers and idiots—the clueless and the careless.”
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Ralph thompson replied to the thread Mavic 4 Pro - a couple of questions.I see you only have couple of posts so maybe you’re new to drone flying. Us older guys who by necessity developed methodical check lists years ago, when drones were less reliable, might add ”unfold propellors” to a novice checklist. Becomes...
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Ralph thompson replied to the thread Turbine Inspection Drone Market to Surpass $1.23 Billion by 2033..Amazing business development from virtually nothing in 2012 when I got my Phantom to a huge new commercial business sector today and still growing in leaps and bounds. Hard to believe.
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Ralph thompson replied to the thread Are Automatics , technology & AI ruining skills and the industry ?.I’d say never underestimate technology. Few of us would be flying drones if it wasn’t for the geniuses at DJI in-particular who developed the control system and reliability of todays drones. Try flying a RC aircraft. In the 80’s twin engined...