Winter not so wonderland: Buffalo man unleashes drone into massive snow storm.
Nov 20, 2014 23:19:41 #
http://petapixel.com/2014/11/20/winter-not-wonderland-buffalo-man-unleashes-drone-massive-snow-storm/
Jim Grimaldi lives in West Seneca, NY, a suburb of Buffalo that was hit hard by the massive snowstorm that has left many people trapped inside their homes surrounded by 5+ feet of snow. And while a blizzard might not seem like the ideal time to take your DJI Phantom drone out for a spin, thats exactly what Grimaldi chose to do.
In the process he captured the 4K video above, which gives you an idea of the conditions in Buffalo from inside the storm on Tuesday, when snow was falling at about 4-inches per hour according to the Washington Post.
Jim Grimaldi lives in West Seneca, NY, a suburb of Buffalo that was hit hard by the massive snowstorm that has left many people trapped inside their homes surrounded by 5+ feet of snow. And while a blizzard might not seem like the ideal time to take your DJI Phantom drone out for a spin, thats exactly what Grimaldi chose to do.
In the process he captured the 4K video above, which gives you an idea of the conditions in Buffalo from inside the storm on Tuesday, when snow was falling at about 4-inches per hour according to the Washington Post.
Nov 20, 2014 23:54:47 #
Nov 21, 2014 00:20:14 #
I wonder I can use that inspect my gutters and my be clean them too.!!! And how attaching a snow shovel to it too. :)
Nov 21, 2014 00:40:23 #
Dan L wrote:
And how attaching a snow shovel to it too. :)
Have to be small shovel, not sure of their lift capability is. LOL
:thumbup: :XD: :thumbup:
Nov 21, 2014 07:58:18 #
Nov 21, 2014 09:43:19 #
Thanks for posting this. Only a matter of time and they will have enough power to lift a man.
Nov 21, 2014 10:15:27 #
My local Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) unit ("my" team because I missed a meeting and was selected as the Emergency Coordinator or leader :) ) is looking at a drone for possible use in emergencies, where it wouldn't be safe to send an operating team out (e.g., for a flood) to determine conditions. This video was very helpful ... am passing it on to my Command Team for their input.
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Nov 21, 2014 10:50:47 #
bcheary wrote:
Wow. This video shows a glimpse of how bad this major snow storm was.
Living in Pennsylvania, Colorado and here in north Idaho, I have been in many snow storms, but this one in NW New York is a disaster for those unfortunate people who live there.
Nov 21, 2014 11:09:31 #
lightcatcher wrote:
Glad I'm not there....
:thumbup: :thumbup: :-D Me too.
Nov 21, 2014 11:09:46 #
Dan L wrote:
I wonder I can use that inspect my gutters and my be clean them too.!!! And how attaching a snow shovel to it too. :)
:lol: :lol:
Nov 21, 2014 11:11:04 #
joehel2 wrote:
I hope his snow blower worked as flawlessly.
:lol: :lol: I would hate to have to dig myself out of that. :shock:
Nov 21, 2014 11:11:54 #
Jackinthebox wrote:
Thanks for posting this. Only a matter of time and they will have enough power to lift a man.
You are welcome Jack. :-D
Nov 21, 2014 11:14:38 #
tbohon wrote:
My local Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) unit ("my" team because I missed a meeting and was selected as the Emergency Coordinator or leader :) ) is looking at a drone for possible use in emergencies, where it wouldn't be safe to send an operating team out (e.g., for a flood) to determine conditions. This video was very helpful ... am passing it on to my Command Team for their input.
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
You are welcome. There are a number of drones appearing on the market today. Of course price escalates depending on power, number of engines and features. Good luck in acquiring one. :-D
Nov 21, 2014 11:15:53 #
Regis wrote:
Wow. This video shows a glimpse of how bad this major snow storm was.
Living in Pennsylvania, Colorado and here in north Idaho, I have been in many snow storms, but this one in NW New York is a disaster for those unfortunate people who live there.
Living in Pennsylvania, Colorado and here in north Idaho, I have been in many snow storms, but this one in NW New York is a disaster for those unfortunate people who live there.
Yeah. I'm glad that I don't live there. :shock:
Nov 21, 2014 11:21:27 #
bcheary wrote:
:lol: :lol: I would hate to have to dig myself out of that. :shock:
I am digging myself out of miles of sunshine and mid 60s to 70 temps. Miserable. :mrgreen:
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