[tccrockets] Re: UAVs at TCC launches
- From: Gary <gary-walker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 25 May 2014 05:13:39 +0000 (UTC)
Yep, they are WAY COOL!!
I recall in the past that some enthusiasts would fly their planes/copters up
and down the flight line and over the range between launching when the range
was open but would immediately land when launching was to resume. Whether this
was due to possible frequency interference issues, or a TRA rule, I am not
sure. I personally don't think flying directly over the crowd would be a good
idea, and is probably prohibited at most RC flying events, but I don't think I
saw that hap pening while I was there on Saturday anyway.
The possible vantage points of cameras mounted on-board would really add a new
dimension to the launch replays for sure. I have no problem with them myself,
as long as it isn't buzzing my head while I'm at the "away cell" setting up a
complex rocket.
I guess after all that, my vote is...Sure, why not! They really are cool.
My 2 "knucklehead" cents
Gary W.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard King" <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:44:29 PM
Subject: [tccrockets] UAVs at TCC launches
At DA this year, we saw something different than in the past. Call them what
you will – quad copters, UAVs, drones, RC doo-dads – there were several
instances where as the LCO, I was asked if I was OK with the little buggers
hovering near the flight line while big projects were about to launch.
First, let me say that in general, I think these things are WAY COOL! (yes, I
want one very badly and am certain that it’s only a matter of time....).
Secondly, the worst case scenario is the drone got too close to a rocket going
up and there was contact. I will place my bet on the rocket. While I would
gladly claim victory in such a situation, I can appreciate that not every
rocketeer could feel the same way.
I hate adding rules to things, but was just thinking about where this could
take us. Keeping drones at the flight line seemed acceptable enough for me.
But let’s think about this. Remember back in the day when we had the “danger
cam” video camera set up near the launch pad to capture all the blast and
didn’t really care if the camera (some old rig) got nailed? Thought that was
cool? These drones could really bring the drama!!! Did I mention I want one?
I think I heard my wife say it was OK..... or was it OK to move out.....
anyway, I would like to get some input about this issue before someone throws a
fit or the owner of a drone violates someone else’s boundaries.
Richard King
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