tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post485009734037626169..comments2024-02-17T04:06:00.805-05:00Comments on Just Not Said: DronesJohn Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-27911496071611968662015-08-12T19:09:26.296-04:002015-08-12T19:09:26.296-04:00I don't know how high drones can reach. My co...I don't know how high drones can reach. My concern is that drones could collide with people, wildlife, electrical lines, airplanes, automobiles, buildings, etc., causing some serious damage.<br /><br />-birdieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-62636153157001414372015-08-12T19:01:25.069-04:002015-08-12T19:01:25.069-04:00Birdie --
I wonder if there's a built in mecha...Birdie --<br />I wonder if there's a built in mechanism that keeps them from flying too high (and posing a hazard to aircraft). John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-56360694021411845502015-08-12T18:55:50.851-04:002015-08-12T18:55:50.851-04:00I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing...I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing. There were two or three different boxes containing drones (on a shelf that was within arm's reach). I thought to myself, "why would anyone need a drone?". If you're an owner, you're darned right you should have training in it's usage.<br /><br />-birdie<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-8153153679581761462015-08-12T18:47:29.861-04:002015-08-12T18:47:29.861-04:00Birdie --
I'm surprised they're that freel...Birdie --<br />I'm surprised they're that freely available. There ought to be some sort of training or something required before people use them. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-44799000038268792302015-08-12T18:43:38.277-04:002015-08-12T18:43:38.277-04:00I was at Best Buy today buying a laptop for my son...I was at Best Buy today buying a laptop for my son. What did I see on a shelf in this store - drones! I was surprised to see these things in the store. I wouldn't buy one because they can cause some serious harm to people, especially if you don't know how to operate a drone. I'm too old fashioned, I guess.<br /><br />-birdieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-32883395087994946782015-07-23T09:52:26.927-04:002015-07-23T09:52:26.927-04:00Mark --
Aha, wasn't sure if you were joking in...Mark --<br />Aha, wasn't sure if you were joking in your first two sentences. <br /><br />Wow, I hope they fine the owners of those drones, which I guess were probably news services. <br /><br />Maybe this is the beginning of "I, Robot." Or even "The Terminator." (j/k)John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-59420218371721169342015-07-23T09:48:22.009-04:002015-07-23T09:48:22.009-04:00I was just blue-skying the idea. I don't know ...I was just blue-skying the idea. I don't know how Amazon actually intends to implement a safe drone delivery service.<br /><br />Last week in Southern California the sighting of rubber-necking drones overhead delayed water-dousing helicopters from fighting a wildfire that had swept over a major highway and ignited several vehicles.Mark Caplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157338755022593966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-21631140916180389902015-07-23T07:57:59.610-04:002015-07-23T07:57:59.610-04:00Susan --
There's evidently a possibility that ...Susan --<br />There's evidently a possibility that the FAA nixes the idea. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-12643013528507165132015-07-23T07:54:55.016-04:002015-07-23T07:54:55.016-04:00Amazon should think twice about delivering package...Amazon should think twice about delivering packages using drones. There's too much risk involved. <br /><br />- SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-87752375365054046162015-07-23T07:12:12.404-04:002015-07-23T07:12:12.404-04:00Mark --
Is that actually their plan?
And yes, ha...Mark --<br />Is that actually their plan? <br /><br />And yes, ha.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-87564121033590834682015-07-23T06:47:11.197-04:002015-07-23T06:47:11.197-04:00The drone could hover high overhead and spool out ...The drone could hover high overhead and spool out a string tied to the package. The drone cuts the string after the package has gently reached the ground. The hard part is ringing the doorbell.Mark Caplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157338755022593966noreply@blogger.com