Domestic Drones

Here they come... why anyone believes a word out of DC is beyond me. btw... FL is pitching for a site I read in the Orlando Sentinel.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/18244636-418/faa-seeks-proposals-to-create-6-drone-test-sites-in-us.html

Some areas have banned them, although it is probably a moot point at this time. I have power company transmission lines behind the house and a helicopter flew by low and slow a few months back. I see that power companies want to use drones. I don't think a drone could do as good of a job as guys in a chopper, but I guess it's possible.

I had no idea what was happening with the chopper. Here's what the chopper looked like. I didn't get the camera out quick enough to get the closest shot, but this'll give you an idea. I looked up the tail rotor number and found out it was a power contractor.

In certain parts of the country I can see those things being used for target practice by the local gun enthusiast. Can't say I wouldn't take a shot at one after a day of hunting and not getting anything. Could always mount a drone helicopter on a plaque and hang it on the wall.