Well There's a Hobby That Just Got A Lot More Expensive (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-09-15 13:55 (#2SE6) And rightly so. The trick will be policing all the unlicensed drones shipped in pieces from overseas and/or hand built, that don't obey or participate in the automated traffic control.But I guess that's what new laws and enforcement are for.I wonder if this will also affect smaller model aircraft. Maybe I should read the fine article. Re: Well There's a Hobby That Just Got A Lot More Expensive (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-09-15 14:35 (#2SE9) Not necessarily. I suspect it'll be the same as with cars. As some cars begin to support more and more automation, they'll need to still monitor surrounding spaces for manually operated vehicles (not to mention pedestrians, cyclists, animals, etc), and take appropriate action to avoid collisions. Airborne drones shouldn't be any different, but in the interest of safety and progress, maybe instead of doing nothing, you buy an inexpensive "broadcast beacon" that can let automated drones know there's a manually operated vehicle in the area, so give a wide berth if possible.
Re: Well There's a Hobby That Just Got A Lot More Expensive (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2014-09-15 14:35 (#2SE9) Not necessarily. I suspect it'll be the same as with cars. As some cars begin to support more and more automation, they'll need to still monitor surrounding spaces for manually operated vehicles (not to mention pedestrians, cyclists, animals, etc), and take appropriate action to avoid collisions. Airborne drones shouldn't be any different, but in the interest of safety and progress, maybe instead of doing nothing, you buy an inexpensive "broadcast beacon" that can let automated drones know there's a manually operated vehicle in the area, so give a wide berth if possible.