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This is exactly the same issue the we as modelers have had with park
flyers. They didn't join AMA, didn't get help from clubs or hobby
shops, flew where they pleased, ran into things and did a lot
crashing. <br>
However, the potential for damage was an order of magnitude less
without the capabilities and technology built into the "drones".
Also, the general public was not up in arms about peeking in bedroom
windows, the government about drones in airport approach paths,
crashes in stadiums, flying up into controlled airspace, etc.<br>
You could say that the AMA didn't examine the history of the park
flyers prior to promoting drones and should have but hindsight is
always easier. Also the AMA has a history of trying to throw a tent
over everything to do with modeling which I think most would
consider a good idea.<br>
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Where were all the objections when the drone craze started? I think
we all considered it to be "not my problem". Now that it is our
problem, "somebody shoulda done something".<br>
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The question we should be asking and answering is: Where do we want
go from here and how do we get there?<br>
<br>
John<br>
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