Request for a Drone - Funny
Jan 29, 2023 08:18:50 #
A woman on nextdoor.com (online neighborhood bulletin board) asked if anyone had a drone to help her find her dog. Imagine flying a drone over acres of trees trying to find a dog. Somehow, the dog is back home, but a drone didn't find it. If anyone is missing an elephant, a drone would probably be useful.
We have lots of lost pets around here, but most of them find their way home. Unfortunately, dogs have been stolen right out of their yards. Cats don't always make it back home though - too many predators.
We have lots of lost pets around here, but most of them find their way home. Unfortunately, dogs have been stolen right out of their yards. Cats don't always make it back home though - too many predators.
Jan 29, 2023 08:51:19 #
A drone may spot a dog but it won't stay in the same spot long enough for you to get there!
Jan 29, 2023 08:58:25 #
Haenzel
Loc: South Holland, The Netherlands
jerryc41 wrote:
A woman on nextdoor.com (online neighborhood bulle... (show quote)
Just watch this video
Jan 29, 2023 08:59:50 #
DickC wrote:
A drone may spot a dog but it won't stay in the same spot long enough for you to get there!
Believe it or not, there are little radio control blimps with electric-motor-driven propellors and cameras. I've often thought a bunch of these would be perfect for search and rescue since they can remain airborne and in the same spot at treetop level, for hours. Of course that's weather permitting as heavy precipitation and wind would make them useless.
Jan 29, 2023 10:29:48 #
fourlocks wrote:
Believe it or not, there are little radio control blimps with electric-motor-driven propellors and cameras. I've often thought a bunch of these would be perfect for search and rescue since they can remain airborne and in the same spot at treetop level, for hours. Of course that's weather permitting as heavy precipitation and wind would make them useless.
I wonder why we don't see them on the web??
Jan 29, 2023 10:46:54 #
Jan 29, 2023 10:48:45 #
DickC wrote:
I wonder why we don't see them on the web??
https://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rc-blimps.html
https://hobbyflyrc.com/collections/rc-blimps
Jan 29, 2023 10:59:06 #
Jan 29, 2023 12:26:20 #
DickC wrote:
Thanks Jerry, you always seem to come to my rescue!
I thought it was interesting that these are "indoor" dirigibles. Imagine trying to control one on a windy day.
Jan 29, 2023 13:18:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I thought it was interesting that these are "indoor" dirigibles. Imagine trying to control one on a windy day.
I've never had much luck with the little drones, doubt if the dirigibles will work any better!!
Jan 29, 2023 13:31:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I thought it was interesting that these are "indoor" dirigibles. Imagine trying to control one on a windy day.
Those are kids toys. There are far more robust “commercial” versions that would be better suited to search & rescue. Our local hockey team has one about 8 feet long they fly around inside the stadium. One of our RC airplane club members flies it for them. That being said, it still wouldn’t be controllable outside under windy or rainy conditions.
Jan 29, 2023 14:00:04 #
fourlocks wrote:
Those are kids toys. There are far more robust “commercial” versions that would be better suited to search & rescue. Our local hockey team has one about 8 feet long they fly around inside the stadium. One of our RC airplane club members flies it for them. That being said, it still wouldn’t be controllable outside under windy or rainy conditions.
Kids toys yes, but they interested this 84 year old man for awhile!! They even had cameras in them!
Jan 30, 2023 12:56:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A woman on nextdoor.com (online neighborhood bulle... (show quote)
I use a drone to keep track of stray cows and horses on the ranch. Also a great way to spot Moose, Elk, Deer and Bears. I've also caught Coyotes and Wolves on the rare occasion.
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