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Old 05-25-2013, 08:12 AM   #1
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UAV's and our safety

There has been a lot of talk lately about the government and police use of UAV's and our privacy. A needed discussion certainly. But take a look at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=66pAWBtks-o

Now anyone can get one of these, this one costs under $700 w/o camera. Pretty soon it's going to be dangerous to walk outside.
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Old 05-25-2013, 10:53 AM   #2
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Pretty soon there will be an App for a phone and beer and pizza will land on the lawn or back deck on the phone.

Sounds good to me.

One question tho , as we own modest air rights over private property , will using government UAV ,instead of clay targets ,for shotgun practice allow us a modest tax deduction for trash removal?
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Imagine the trouble that can be caused by one of these $300 drones in the hands of a few beer-drinking rednecks!



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Should be big fun at Mandeville Tip this 4th.
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[QUOTE=FlyWright;158868]Imagine the trouble that can be caused by one of these $300 drones in the hands of a few beer-drinking rednecks!

Watch it buddy. I resemble that remark.
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