This can’t be good

[StuckInTree]

Why do people insist on flying near airports, especially the takeoff and approach area? This hobby is doomed by idiots.

Air Force One Just Had A Near Miss With A Drone According To Reporter Onboard (Updated)

The C-32A was descending into Andrews Air Force Base when the incident supposedly took place.

www.thedrive.com

 

[El Principio]

I'm no aviation engineer, but I'm pretty sure Air Force 1 could plow through any drone short of a Predator/Reaper type with no damage.

This sort of reporting is sensationalism. "Oh no, the VVIPs could have an accident!" Umm, okay, but it's a big sky.

 

[rehkram]

It wasn't me...

 

[Jeffro15]

I put this on the general board a while ago, but it bounced to off topic.
All Mavic and other drone pilots should be aware that some "investment advisor" named Lee Ballinger had an ad on my yahoo feed that linked to an article claiming that no uas not built in North America was allowed in US airspace anymore. This is BS, and bad for our industry and hobby.

Here's the link:

5 Compelling Reasons Why Investors Should Position Now for the Seismic Shift That Could Turn the $1 Billion Drone Industry into a $25 Billion One in Just 4 Years | Wall Street Rebel

Part of the Wall Street Rebel site. Dedicated to delivering institutional quality market analysis, investor education courses, news, and winning buy/sell recommendations - 100% FREE!

wallstreetrebel.com

 

[El Principio]

If it's BS, don't link it. Clicks give life

 

[Jeffro15]

We need to know what kind of coverage our industry and hobby is getting.

 

[El Principio]

We need to know what kind of coverage our industry and hobby is getting.

I didn't mean to sound bossy, and you can post what you like. I just mean it's generally a bad idea to reward bad behavior. In the click-bait era, click and links are food for the animal. If it's a bad animal, starve it, don't feed it.

 

[dirkclod]

I put this on the general board a while ago, but it bounced to off topic.
All Mavic and other drone pilots should be aware that some "investment advisor" named Lee Ballinger had an ad on my yahoo feed that linked to an article claiming that no uas not built in North America was allowed in US airspace anymore. This is BS, and bad for our industry and hobby.

Here's the link:

5 Compelling Reasons Why Investors Should Position Now for the Seismic Shift That Could Turn the $1 Billion Drone Industry into a $25 Billion One in Just 4 Years | Wall Street Rebel

Part of the Wall Street Rebel site. Dedicated to delivering institutional quality market analysis, investor education courses, news, and winning buy/sell recommendations - 100% FREE!

wallstreetrebel.com

Got the same in a e-mail. Just deleted it like the rest ?

 

[Jeffro15]

I didn't mean to sound bossy, and you can post what you like. I just mean it's generally a bad idea to reward bad behavior. In the click-bait era, click and links are food for the animal. If it's a bad animal, starve it, don't feed it.

I understand, but with all the negative coverage drones get every time someone does something stupid, we should keep up with what's being said about us. My opinion only.

 

[Starz]

The key word in the link in post number one is “supposedly”.
Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you see.
Just something to consider.

 

[Giovanni]

Why do people insist on flying near airports, especially the takeoff and approach area? This hobby is doomed by idiots.

Air Force One Just Had A Near Miss With A Drone According To Reporter Onboard (Updated)

The C-32A was descending into Andrews Air Force Base when the incident supposedly took place.

www.thedrive.com

it goes without saying that only an idiot would do this. Having said that I can't remember how many times I hear about drones near airplanes and it turns out they could not agree if it was a drone. Don't forget a drone is flying at 25 mph while a jet at 300-500 mph.
I also read an article where they tested pilots on seeing a stationary drone near a runway, and hardly any pilots noticed it.
Again, if true, the person needs to pay the consequences but let's not jump to conclusions...

 

[MaxE1955!]

The operative word in the article is “SUPPOSEDLY”. When in doubt, blame a drone!

 

[Giovanni]

The operative word in the article is “SUPPOSEDLY”. When in doubt, blame a drone!

I agree. As an industry it has proven to be extremely safe. Safer than most. It may be the terminology. The first time I heard the word drone, it was in the contest of a war...

 

[Starz]

The operative word in the article is “SUPPOSEDLY”. When in doubt, blame a drone!

As listed in post#10. We think alike.

 

[MaxE1955!]

As listed in post#10. We think alike.

Sorry about the Starz, didn’t read all the posts. Didn’t mean to steal your thunder, we’ll just assume great minds think alike.

 

[Starz]

Steal away! No issues here!

 

[vetracer]

The operative word in the article is “SUPPOSEDLY”. When in doubt, blame a drone!

Yes! This. Bird or drone? Ah hell, let's report it as a drone. More interesting that way . . .

 

[MavicFlyer]

it goes without saying that only an idiot would do this. Having said that I can't remember how many times I hear about drones near airplanes and it turns out they could not agree if it was a drone. Don't forget a drone is flying at 25 mph while a jet at 300-500 mph.
I also read an article where they tested pilots on seeing a stationary drone near a runway, and hardly any pilots noticed it.
Again, if true, the person needs to pay the consequences but let's not jump to conclusions...

This article is pure speculation, as there is no proof that a drone was even involved. Experienced aviators, in the cockpit, often have a hard time determining how close they came to something, or what that something really was. Until there is an official report filed by the USAF pilots, this article is a zero to me.

Also, the article doesn't say where they were in the approach to Andrews, but as far as speed goes, there is a 250 kt. speed limit below 10,000', and additional tighter restrictions closer to major airports.

 

[MChittum]

I own a Mavic Pro. Wouldn't an NFZ be in force when Air Force One is in the area?

 

[Giovanni]

... If it was a Dji drone.... Or a drone at all