True?

Drone on · Mar 8, 2019

Have you seen this video?

Basically, 10 arguments as to why the general public' drone enthusiasm is waning.

I have noticed that many local retailers have stopped offering drones for sale.

In some ways, I hope it is true. Chiefly, so there is less risk of 'pilots' pulling stunts and ruining it for those still with enthusiasm for the hobby. That could then lead to less rules and regulations. Safety is important, but a choke hold is stifling.

Most drones sales are to the US, and based on various poles taken on this forum it is to the age group of 50 to 70

Pontoon-pilot · Mar 8, 2019

I think it is more of a click bait,
Woman? only man buy the drones? true. Same goes with anything RC, airplanes, cars, drones, trucks, boats. I rarely see a woman playing with those. I think this is true for full size varients boat, airplanes, trucks,

The biggest reason - Cost!

I think the guy forgot to take his Xanax or Lexapro
what's with the giant RED rotary light? why?

NetDep · Mar 9, 2019

Good. Maybe Darwin is working and only those halfway serious about droning as a hobby or recognizing the awesome potential drones offer to business/public safety will remain interested.

Soledamcer · Mar 9, 2019

Pontoon-pilot said:
I think it is more of a click bait,
Woman? only man buy the drones? true. Same goes with anything RC, airplanes, cars, drones, trucks, boats. I rarely see a woman playing with those. I think this is true for full size varients boat, airplanes, trucks,

The biggest reason - Cost!

I think the guy forgot to take his Xanax or Lexapro
what's with the giant RED rotary light? why?

United

Drone on said:
Have you seen this video?

Basically, 10 arguments as to why the general public' drone enthusiasm is waning.

I have noticed that many local retailers have stopped offering drones for sale.

In some ways, I hope it is true. Chiefly, so there is less risk of 'pilots' pulling stunts and ruining it for those still with enthusiasm for the hobby. That could then lead to less rules and regulations. Safety iWe s important, but a choke hold is stifling.

Most drones sales are to the US, and based on various poles taken on this forum it is to the age group of 50 to 70

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So true on many points. I'm new to drones, but already I'm done with the critics, the arguments, the laws, the false media and everything negative that attaches itself to what could so easily be a great pass-time. Then there is the cost - not the drones, I expect that, it's the CAA PfCO (USA FAA 107), training, CAA application fee, Insurance, public liability - there goes your first £1,200+ just getting permission to take off (Which is not really permission at all). You still need loads of secondary permissions. Then there's the blanket bans - National Trust, Nature reserves, MOD, Crown Estate. Local Authority, parks etc. Here in the UK most accessible land that isn't built on belongs to one of these organisations, and almost all that remains are "Congested Areas". If you break the rules, you can fly anywhere, but It's clear that nobody really wants us to fly drones legally for fun.

davemgood · Mar 9, 2019

Soledamcer said:
United

So true on many points. I'm new to drones, but already I'm done with the critics, the arguments, the laws, the false media and everything negative that attaches itself to what could so easily be a great pass-time. Then there is the cost - not the drones, I expect that, it's the CAA PfCO (USA FAA 107), training, CAA application fee, Insurance, public liability - there goes your first £1,200+ just getting permission to take off (Which is not really permission at all). You still need loads of secondary permissions. Then there's the blanket bans - National Trust, Nature reserves, MOD, Crown Estate. Local Authority, parks etc. Here in the UK most accessible land that isn't built on belongs to one of these organisations, and almost all that remains are "Congested Areas". If you break the rules, you can fly anywhere, but It's clear that nobody really wants us to fly drones legally for fun.

Not to be too political, there is a move by Globalist-oriented governments to clamp down on everything they can't control. They are quick to add that, "It's for your own good."

Soledamcer · Mar 9, 2019

davemgood said:
Not to be too political, there is a move by Globalist-oriented governments to clamp down on everything they can't control. They are quick to add that, "It's for your own good."

True. Most killjoys start by saying "We want you to enjoy flying your UAV" then go on to make sure you can't.