nathrix Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 AirDog: Worlds first Auto-follow Drone for GoPro Camera. Designed for sports enthusiasts, outdoor fans and indie moviemakers. Shipping in November. UPDATE: We have announced NEXT stretch goal - OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE SOLUTION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcEnThx2440 Undun, ChUkKy and Raydek 3
nathrix Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 I'm definately thinking of getting one, can follow me on my commute to work and back every day, as soon as the OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE is sorted
Raydek Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Have also been following the below model for some time, was supposed to be available last month, but some delays with funding or something... Also has the follow option and can fold away nicely into a small backpack etc.. http://www.gizmag.co...ricopter/30457/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/airdroids/the-pocket-drone-your-personal-flying-robot Edit: See Airdog also folds nicely!! More competition the merrier, makes it cheaper for us in the endd Edited July 21, 2014 by Raydek nathrix 1
traaidmark Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Lol. I suddenly have a vision of the future: Commuting air traffic congestions. A bunch of guys on bikes, all being followed by drones. Almost like a swarm of bees overhead. The ZA version of course running a set of tazer armament. If this doesn't show you how far into the future we've gone, nothing will. Where can I sign up. Asking for a friend. nathrix 1
nathrix Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 Lol. I suddenly have a vision of the future: Commuting air traffic congestions. A bunch of guys on bikes, all being followed by drones. Almost like a swarm of bees overhead. The ZA version of course running a set of tazer armament. If this doesn't show you how far into the future we've gone, nothing will. Where can I sign up. Asking for a friend. haha i was thinking the exact same thing. Was thinking that when it rains or when you get a puncture or need some refreshments, the drone can drop the relevant items/food down to you so that there's no need to carry the items yourself
Raydek Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 haha i was thinking the exact same thing. Was thinking that when it rains or when you get a puncture or need some refreshments, the drone can drop the relevant items/food down to you so that there's no need to carry the items yourself There is a pizza company in Russia that rolled out drone delivery of pizzas last month... Crazy.. nathrix 1
BSG Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 But, what will the implications regarding the banning of drones with camera's attached have on the idea of having the drone flying above/behind you to film your ride?
Raydek Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 But, what will the implications regarding the banning of drones with camera's attached have on the idea of having the drone flying above/behind you to film your ride? Is this something that is in the works? Not aware of this..
Alouette3 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Unfortunately with the new laws in regard to drones and FPV, these will probably be banned. Same thing in the USA.
Raydek Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Unfortunately with the new laws in regard to drones and FPV, these will probably be banned. Same thing in the USA. Heard about the USA, but thought they just had to be kept under a certain altitude.
BSG Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Is this something that is in the works? Not aware of this..I read about it some 3 or 4 weeks ago, something to do with invasion of privacy and then they were talking about "unmanned aircrafts" and licenses, not sure if it is radio licenses or what and that you have to report your "drone" flying when inside the "airspace" of towns etc.I'm sure if you google it you will have a better idea what I'm talking about.
Raydek Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I read about it some 3 or 4 weeks ago, something to do with invasion of privacy and then they were talking about "unmanned aircrafts" and licenses, not sure if it is radio licenses or what and that you have to report your "drone" flying when inside the "airspace" of towns etc.I'm sure if you google it you will have a better idea what I'm talking about. Mmmm.. Will see what I can find out..
Raydek Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 From news24... notice the sections I highlighted in bold.. Cape Town – The use of flying drones with mounted cameras has been banned with immediate effect in South Africa by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). This makes it illegal for any TV news operation, productions doing film shoots, people shooting documentaries, TV series or film agencies to use drones. SACAA issued an immediate prohibition on the use of flying camera drones in South Africa, with no further permits being issued. SACAA says the ban of all so-called "unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's)" with cameras in South Africa is due to a lack of regulations guiding its use and that more time is necessary to understand its use, as well as to come up with an outline of how these camera drones could be incorporated into the civil aviation sector. "There is ongoing global research in this area to overcome this deficiency," says Kabelo Ledwaba, SACAA communications manager. "South Africa runs the risk of losing production activities to other areas who approve the use of camera drones," says Denis Lillie, the chief executive of the Cape Town Film Commission (CFC). "The ban will not only affect feature films, but also tourism promotion agencies often looking for aerial shots." In response to the ban, Screen Africa reported that the Cape Town Film Commission (CFC) has been in discussion with the SACAA, the Ministry of Transport, the Department of Trade and Industry as well as the Deputy Mayor of Cape Town and has requested that the SACAA implement their model aircraft policy for use of the drones. If approved, the policy will require adopting the below guidelines, which are similar to those used in Europe and Australia: - Flying only under 120m- No flying within 4.2 nautical miles of an airport- Flying only in line of sight of the operator (500m)- No auto pilot flying or night flying- No flying over public property and roads without permission. In addition to this, the CFC requested that filmmakers support the initiative by sending letters which express the importance of UAV use in filmmaking and outline how the immediate ban will impact on employment and South Africa’s economy. *This article relates to the use of drones in the TV/film/media industry (as described in paragraph 2) and not personal use.
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