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GeeBax wrote on 7/14/2014, 6:32 PM
Given that we now have links to two RC helicopters doing very similar routines, I would suggest they are real. And as to accuracy, pulling those stunts so close to the ground without crashing the model would count as accurate to me.
VMP wrote on 7/14/2014, 7:14 PM
Yep RC Stunts are real.

The first video is from 'Bert Kammerer' a famouse guy for doing RC stunts.



There are many crashes too:



VMP
Serena Steuart wrote on 7/14/2014, 9:23 PM
Remarkable control. It would be interesting to see his control inputs inset in the video. Extraordinary coordination. I have enough trouble executing simple manoeuvres.
Steve Mann wrote on 7/14/2014, 11:04 PM
"you well know that the only agency with ANY guidelines on radio control aircraft is the AMA"

Agency? The AMA is no agency, they are the American Modelers Association. They fly model aircraft in their sanctioned fields (sanctioned = they bought the AMA's insurance).

The mere fact that the AMA is the primary input to the FAA is downright scary. The AMA has always been hostile to light drone aircraft ever since they started flying. Their guidelines? The AMA would only permit drone flight at their sanctioned fields. The AMA requires on their sanctioned fields, two operators for drones. The AMA would forbid any GPS guided flights. The AMA would forbid any FPV flights. And these are the people who are "advising" the FAA?
Rv6tc wrote on 7/15/2014, 1:10 PM
Hey Steve.......

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12771498/1/how-amazon-drones-will-become-normal-as-seeing-mail-trucks.html


"400 ft"???

"Class G"???

"55lbs"???


I wonder where in the world they got that?

Never mind. You're right. They are not an "agency"

Gotta watch my language.
Rv6tc wrote on 7/15/2014, 1:12 PM
Gary,

When you get the Phantom 2 PLEASE post your impressions and links to videos. I would love to get one. The shots I can imagine with it would be so fun.