Pocket sized drone Fairy offers 1080P/30fps, 8MP images and 16mins flying time

[Sasaferrato]

Well, that and being able to see clearly.

There is that too.

 

[Saul Goodman]

It's nifty and all that, but having seen some of the injuries that take place I think drones with unshrouded rotors should be banned from sale. It's not just to protect your drone, rotors that accidentally bite into tree limbs and whatnot can shatter and send high speed plastic shards a surprising distance. Or send the drone itself spinning madly out of control.

That's like saying cars should be banned because some people get pissed and drive them into people.
There are rules in place to stop people getting hurt. Some idiots choose to ignore them.

 

[Chz]

That's like saying cars should be banned because some people get pissed and drive them into people.
There are rules in place to stop people getting hurt. Some idiots choose to ignore them.

No, it's like saying cars should be banned unless they have safety belts and brakes you plum.

 

[Saul Goodman]

No, it's like saying cars should be banned unless they have safety belts and brakes you plum.

Ah right, so a drunk person in a car has never killed anyone. Thanks for clearing that up, you plum.

 

[Chz]

Well that's more about you trying to shoehorn a car analogy where it doesn't belong and me trying to play along. Plenty of experienced operators have crashed their machines in a sudden gust, and those parts can fly quite surprisingly far when they shatter.

There is no excuse for not legislating cheap, basic safety features in things. We're talking pennies' worth of plastic. It does mean that the sub-£400 market dries up as not a single one of those drones will be able to power up and away with even 20g added to them, but that's a price worth paying.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Well that's more about you trying to shoehorn a car analogy where it doesn't belong and me trying to play along. Plenty of experienced operators have crashed their machines in a sudden gust, and those parts can fly quite surprisingly far when they shatter.

There is no excuse for not legislating cheap, basic safety features in things. We're talking pennies' worth of plastic. It does mean that the sub-£400 market dries up as not a single one of those drones will be able to power up and away with even 20g added to them, but that's a price worth paying.

Can you point me to a single instance where someone was hurt whilst the operator was adhering to CAA rules?

 

[Chz]

Can you point me to a single instance where someone was hurt whilst the operator was adhering to CAA rules?

Can you point me to where a test of knowledge of CAA rules is required to purchase a drone? Because I'd be MUCH happier with that outcome.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Can you point me to where a test of knowledge of CAA rules is required to purchase a drone? Because I'd be MUCH happier with that outcome.

As of next year there will be a compulsory test and registration for any craft over a certain weight (250g, I think). It isn't ideal but it's a start, and certainly a better option than nannying us into obscurity.

 

[Chz]

I agree, but I don't see how rotor shrouds are "nannying". I'd consider it a basic safety item, like bicycle bells and motorcycle helmets (to choose two things lots of people hate).

 

[Saul Goodman]

I agree, but I don't see how rotor shrouds are "nannying". I'd consider it a basic safety item, like bicycle bells and motorcycle helmets (to choose two things lots of people hate).

I don't see how you don't see how it isn't nannying. It would be forcing people to add unnecessary crap, just because someone thought it would be a good idea. Fine if you're flying in your front room but absolutely unnecessary if you're flying outside and following the CAA rules.