Drone and RC Plane news (1 March 2024)

[@damienmilk3025]

Yes please Bruce, an interview with the blokes that did the F1 video would be great. Thanks for all your work supporting the hobby and pointing out the absurd world we live in.

[@its_generik]

As an American, I could listen to Bruce shit on America all day. Truly on point 😅

[@Bishop-FPV]

As a Brit, I can do the same 😂

[@Wind_Rapport]

XJet is the voice of reason

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

So that would make the FAA is the voice of treason?

[@BadwolfFPV]

Normally I agree, but a hose wouldn't be effective against most drones, which would either be too high, for any fire hose to reach, or at least splash proof and can just move away from the stream which will have a limited area of operation. I'll believe that hoses are effective when I see it. IMO the most effective method to take down an unwanted drone at an airport, is a sacrificial fpv drone, flown by a capable fpv pilot. Fast effective and beyond the capability of most if not all GPS assist drones. 😊

[@TheToymanbb]

Bruce has the best "common sense" info around when it comes to modeling. You're the light in the dark tunnel that fills us with hope. Thank you Bruce for being here for the rest of us layman

[@jtjames79]

There's only one regulation I want. I remember reading a nature article about how moths avoid bats and how it could be used for aviation. Basically the moths can hear the bats and then the moths nose dive. It would take only a tiny amount of electronics on both vehicles, and very tiny amounts of electricity. I want my uncertified drone to just drop out of the air if it runs anywhere near to something important. In that case we can just put solar powered drone denying transmitters on anything. We don't want drones going near. Easy peasy.

[@WhiteDieselShed]

The Red Bull drone video was brilliant... Getting caught in the cars dirty air almost caught them out. The section in the wet could be a prize winner for the perfect shot.

[@Qwarzz]

It's unfortunate they didn't get dry days to chase the car but it did look really nice in the wet.

[@North49RC]

Bruce you are lookin good and healthy man. Fit as a fiddle. Good to see ya. Take care sir

[@alexj3709]

Great background and certainly interesting the issues you highlight. I have a little treasure trove of quadcopter kits and bits and a collection of unopened foamie RC planes. I am not going to worry too much about what regulators say or do. Stay safe, be sensible, protect other people and property, and just go enjoy. Thanks for being there Bruce and agree entirely with your observations.

[@james_860]

The voice of reason….. thanks Bruce.

[@stevealbin8257]

Loved this addition of the news. I never realised quite how small FPV is until today😂

[@LWJCarroll]

Yes on the Red Bull interview Bruce

[@wesleycox3536]

Your like the farther everyone wish they had, I would love too sit there and chat. Your an inspiration and such a good way of explaining things and so switched on in many subjects

[@smackfpv]

The Red Bull video, I have asked Dutch Drone Gods before why they use analog on the downhill Valparaiso Cerro Abajo 2022 bike follow video in Brazil. They used relays to provide video on that one and were not able to do that with digital. Also was due to the interference it wouldn't provide good reception (had tested it). I think they are just more comfortable with analog and how the latency is. Pretty damn cool though following the car in the rain.

[@aquilinefpv2592]

I watch them setting up one of the relays in the video I saw

[@JDSchuitemaker]

I think I remember that I read that RubyFPV has digital video relay. Not sure about latency though and with the work that the Dutch Drone Gods do, every millisecond counts, I think.

[@smackfpv]

@@JDSchuitemaker I think you are correct on the latency and every millisecond counts. It may be also it is just comfortable for him as I see the same guy doing the piloting. I originally thought it may be the size of the unit and power output from analog is easier to deal with but with the newer digital systems that is not the case.

[@finnybflyin]

Hey Bruce! Thanks for the update! I love the comparison of an 8gm drone to a balloon's 8ft cube being a threat to aviation at 30,000ft. Maybe the Chinese just want to see the cool video us drone hobbyists shoot before we put it on social media. Cheers, Brendan

[@LWJCarroll]

04:25. Definitely agree here Bruce. Not surprised that one just north of here has gone out of business. You can drive yourself to pickup or some do delivery by car. Drone delivery locally is not a practical compared to a local car/van/ev. A different but practical story long distance for medical supplies etc. Laurie NZ.

[@pangit9999]

Would love to see an interview with the Dutch Drone Gods!

[@MCsCreations]

Spot freaking on, Bruce. Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@LuMaxQFPV]

Another huge fail similar to the 'drone delivery' myth? "Self Driving" cars, taxis, etc. The Hype was bigger than the tech can deliver at the current time. The only way any autonomously navigating piece of machinery will be a safe and reliable thing, is for that technology to be able to sufficiently 'mimic' sentience. Anything less won't cut it. I believe that we are at least 15 years from this.

[@David-yo5ws]

I really think that the new tech cars should have a built in communication system that is developed by all the car companies, that uses some non-current operating system, to communicate between each other, such that there is no way any vehicle fitted with this system, can crash into each other. As the 'old cars' disappear off the roads (or get retrofitted with this system) , then eventually it would be rare for any accidents. Far more important than just having a self driving car. That would then start to lower car/truck insurance.

[@bobwhitewo3b]

Very good points Bruce. Thanks for the video. Cheers. Bob

[@MpeTe01]

Another great rant Bruce. Keep up the good work with your voice of reason!

[@DeadCell765]

Anyone in the US can launch a unmanned uncontrolled weather balloon which are at least 20 times the size of a drone into space without any restrictions as long as the payload is under 3 ounces, but I can fly my 3 inch drone that is very controlled above 400 feet. These are the reasons why me and so many others just ignore the FAA rules on drones, the FAA is a big joke and until they can make reasonable rules and laws I and most other people will continue to ignore them.

[@TheCrakkle]

Droning on again Bruce 😂 Just couldn't resist 😊 The idiocy of bureaucracy leaves me in awe.

[@alanscarlett6551]

have a look at DJ as he got the control knock out of his hand

[@fierceflyer5]

Would like to hear your opinion on maned drone transportation. Some in the USA are even saying the pilot will be remote. What’s your thoughts Bruce. Sounds crazy to me. I wouldn’t get in one. As far as the AMA goes, children under 18 always had free membership, now they are charging for kids to be members. So much for wanting more youth in the hobby.

[@silentseawolf]

a lovely rant, loved it.

[@eadjh98]

Thanks for sharing Bruce! It’s keeping us in the loop! 👍

[@shawnzfpv]

On the Drone delivers front, we have DroneUp here in the US paired up with Walmart stores. The drone delivery is free so I use it. I think this is a way to get them to log flights and work out the kinks. It works fairly well. I think once there is a fee, it'll die on the vine.

[@jtjames79]

Last I checked Zipline is still doing really good and expanding. Developing countries are aware the money is at for drones right now. Almost no regulations.

[@TechnicallyTom]

But Bruce… The total with of the craft is 0, so under the 250 gram limit, you know, like the Hindenburg was.

[@BeetleBeetleY]

lol. NOTAM is now "Notice to Aero-Modellers" (at least in Canada).

[@michaelsimpson9779]

Onya Bruce. Keep stickin it to em

[@fpvtrucker129]

What bothers me is the light shows to replace fire works where they have 1500 drones in the air and they get permits to do that but the FAA goes after all us little guys with 1 little drone.

[@not-alot-of-options]

Love ya, Bruce!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Love this format, Bruce! It's informative and entertaining- but not as entertaining as the witty banter at the flight field videos. Those of us that can relate to the stuff you're 'droning' on about, appreciate what you're doing. Hope to see more well edited videos of you allegedly flying around town soon. Or at least a decent AI representation of that 😂 Thanks!! 👍

[@LochnessFPV]

Support for Drone Gnus ❤

[@chrisburton663]

I have been a F1 fan for over 60 years thanks to my dad and not only am I an F1 fan I'm a multirotor fanatic. I have designed and built drones but unfortunately am a horrible pilot though my flying helps me working on my drones due to my crashes. I had seen the popups for this video but thought it was more anti-drone bs so hadn't watched it. So thanks Bruce for the heads up. Been a patron for around 8 years. Keep it up

[@kerrymillar4981]

Hell yes I’ll watch you video all day if you can get all the spec,s of that red bull drone

[@cambridgemart2075]

The ISM bands are not subject to FCC, or any other local regulator, control, that's the entire point of them. Only the ITU has a say on these bands but they do not regulate individual devices, only the frequency bands and transmission power.

[@cameronsmith5968]

For the F1 drone, I reckon they did analogue mostly for weight and partly for lower latency.

[@peterfelecan3639]

Yay, interviews ! Yoohoo !

[@kwikflikzyakadventures3795]

Drone delivery wasn’t about deliveries, it was a Targeted way of getting Their UTM(Unmanned Transit Management) System’s in place around the Globe, Notice it does not refer to drones But “Transit” that could be in future Drone Taxis, Drone Transport, and these companies(WING) (Amazon) through their home deliveries have already implemented their Management Systems with Government approval.

[@Oldgreycowboy]

Good video with good info. Thx Bruce ! 👍

[@PeterWinnett]

Good work Bruce :)

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!

[@PierreAlainMaire]

I hope the RedBull drone has a safe mode, or that they will provide net to protect the public 😆 on the other side, you can't fly in your backyard. To compensate 😉

[@stevesweb]

There are so many weather balloons launched every day from sites all around the world, I don't know how planes don't hit them all the time! Some sites launch twice a day. There are tracking sites that are published for anyone to view for tracking. There are a lot of people that chase the small payloads and retrieve them. Cool stuff!

[@user-ur2wx3ge1z]

Notice to Air Missions ( NOTAMs )

[@bokusimondesu]

Great rant. Great collection of rants. Anywho, great listen! :-)

[@PaulieShortcuts]

Looking fit xjet! I hope your health journey continues going well. My mother-in-law also deals with it.

[@lucoha]

AMA is conflicted as it always benefits from RID. All AMA FRIAS will require AMA membership before they let you fly. No wonder AMA does not reject RID for fixed wing and helicopter models.

[@daryllarsen8858]

Way back around 2016 when I first heard of the idea of drone deliveries, I predicted it wasn't going to catch on anytime soon, if ever. There are just too many logistical, technical, political and social roadblocks to overcome.

[@HoundDogMech]

Any Tempromery FRIA would be considered an OPEN Air Assembly of People so: FAR 91,119 (b) or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

[@thomasschneeberger6785]

Bruce they use analog bc to cover the whole track they are likely working with a signal booster system (stationed antennas or even mounted to a mavic) to relay the signal from the drone to the goggles.

[@xjet]

That makes sense. I've used analog relays myself when flying in areas where I want to fly behind obstructions that would otherwise block the signal. I almost published a project for a DIY analog video relay system. Really handy if you have a tall building nearby or some other easily accessible elevated point to locate the relay.

[@TheCrakkle]

Hmm so a decent hosepipe fits the bill! I see water based military. Defence. Systems !

[@BengalCatChilli]

Ask the Red Bull drome guys why they used crossfire and had a failsafe when they could hsve saved some money and used ELRS 😅

[@rougeneon1997]

I also still fly analogue on all my fixed wing, and quad aircraft.....The AMA can go fly a kite....legally I guess lol

[@dolphstarwind1183]

In the US if you use aftermarket antennas on your FPV gear, and I think your control link too, you TECHNICALLY need to have an amateur(HAM) radio license as when those parts got their FCC approval it was only with the stock antenna. Assuming said parts got FCC approval to be sold, that is. But DJI, for example, does have FCC certification for their gear, which again would technically be voided if you use an aftermarket antenna, but having a HAM radio license allows you to continue to use it legally. So by that logic, if this bill is passed to revoke certification on all DJI products, couldn't you continue to keep using them if you had a HAM license?

[@cinemoriahFPV]

As a US citizen, I apologize for the idiots that run out country. 🙈

[@kevindodson7886]

Hey there sir, Long time Admirer of urs and long time user of ur advice and lessons. I wanted to speak about the ur question about the FRIA subject u brought up, and i wantes to mention that "Its Blunty" that pretty much does all the Production work for Joshua Bardwel now, actullly belongs to not flite test obviously, but the 1 u mentioned that has the Word Coalition in its title, decided to and apparently they also will help out anyone who would like to submit a FRIA to the FAA , but my main point is that JB attempted to get granted 1 but was rejected, that is up until "Its Blunty" decided to along with the Coalition behind him, cuz again he holds a position in the group, but anyways getting back to my point, unbeknownst to JB , He apparently was suprised to get another notice from the FAA which actually reversed their Decision so now Bardwels Property is a Permineant FRIA, though for JB since he has a 107 anyways, he isnt able to take advantage of it, unless of course he decides to fly for the fun of it, of which apparently he doesnt due very often , considering his and a "Its Bluntys " busy schedule doing 2 videos atleast a week and really JB in my opinion is an accet to this hobby , however i also maintain the idea that his channel and over all brand has become almost as if he is just phoning it in, or is jjst going thru the motions cuz really all his 2 shows are , is him sitting there for up to 3 hours while people send him money in which he does happen to answer curiously only a few questions from those of which cant afford to give a couple bucks. Especially for what i personally call a lack luster attempt at actually helping the questioners, and in some cases he seems to Ridicule some of the lesser valued amounts that i personally find very much disrespectful and part of the obvious problem that this hobby is having with keeping new comers interested and over all a sort of sense of snobery from more than a few of the so callee influencers. Please forgive my tangeant or my standing on my soap box, it was unintentianal, and I certainly wasnt refering to ur genuine efforts to help those of us in the hobby that even after almost 10 yrs still dont have a handle on what i honestly blame souly on myself and my not having any friends that apprently increase the chances of being able to figure out and learn much sooner than if u take on the hobby like I forced myself to do. And to be honest with you, ever since 2017 Ive become a victim to community stalking, or what others refer to as Gang Stalking which has all but destroyed my entire life as i once new it, that of which left me now with Severe PTSD , and a hidious case of OCD and Anxiety and flying used to be the only Therapy i used to get any relief from but these days i just cant muster the inner strength or can afford to keep up with the jones or even the smallest pieces of what this hobby takes in order try and just keep my birds in the air .. well anyways i humbly apoligize for going on and on, and i wanted to again express my thankx for all ur contributions.😊

[@Geckatron]

You definitely should try and get an interview with the people that made the drone to follow the F1 car - in fact F1 Drone Racing is bound to be more interesting than the snoozefest of F1 so can we move to that instead? 😎

[@deanedeane4318]

Good job XJet !!! Are we allowed to use a lawnmower while under the influence of Valium ? 🖤😉😎

[@FLYANDI]

It's a purple screen now!

[@Narnald_Ewman]

A. The FAA is over regulating a toy that has never killed anyone, and the dangers of hobby/model/uav have been greatly overinflated. B. The FAA has done nothing to educate the public or require notice of requirement of licensing for toys sold at Walmart. C. RID opens a backdoor to our drones. D. Small aircraft, large aircraft, and satellites fall out of the sky without real rule changes that improve safety. E. Flight controllers and plane maintenance crews have been over worked and underpaid. F. One person has been harrased and fined more than Boing, and he never dropped dangerous mass. G. No one from the hobby was invited to the meetings. H. Several people voiced how bad these regulations were on the online discussions, and were ignored. I. People from our hobby showed up to the FAA headquarters to protest. And still nothing. J. The FAA charges us just to track us, press us, and deny us our own backyards to fly in. K. We have been pushed out of our hobby by an industry that may not exist in the next 20 years. L. This is slowing the development of real ways these toys can be used to help society on focusing on how they can help squeeze out food deliveries as an occupation. M. The will of the governed have not been heard, and the the corporate puppet masters push the tools of oppression on us, and at our expense. N. This is taxation without representation. O. RID is a serial device, and can be used to hijack your drone or pull data. Feels like search and seizure and property forfeiture--without probable cause. P. Despite the many videos of drone pilots being harrased, the FAA never fought for the rights of the pilots and left it to the pilots to defend themselves. Q. RID doesn't address any of the real threats we have seen on tv--planes falling apart midair, crashing on highways, or lost. R. Real causes of flight deaths are not being seriously addressed. S. Drone pilots are being villainized and pushed for causing no harm, or damage to property. T. The solution for real airplane crashes was to reduce the testing time for the student pilots exam--seriously. To my understanding this meets the qualifications of means motives and opportunity of a corporate insurgency to weaponize the FAA against its citizens.

[@londenard]

I've told people from the start that drone delivery as a mass project is not gonna happen any time soon.

[@johnburns5783]

RID isn’t going to work anyway, for a fairly cheap price, you can buy a board and with a bit of programming it can spoof RID. You could drop one near a major airport and they’d think there were a dozen or more drones broadcasting RID near the airport, when in reality the only thing in the air would be airliners .

[@Chilternflyer]

The CAA in the UK have already made spoofing illegal. (I guess it means that someone in the CAA watches the FPV news🤣).

[@thiagoamaralf]

man that would be amazing to have an interview with Drone Gods to understand how they put that project together with RedBull, amazing video could not be more grateful =)

[@mirandahotspring4019]

I have no idea how a drone delivery service could exist in NZ with our drone laws that prohibit flight over private properties without the consent of the owner.

[@fpvtrucker129]

Isn't is funny how all the ATT phone service goes down the same 24 hrs of the new balloon.

[@jas-FPV]

Sure, do the interview of the F1 guys

[@semadragun]

Please do the interview Bruce, but yeah i thought maybe their telemetry gear would have caused interference with a digital signal, would be great to know why they went analogue though!

[@sullytrny]

As an American, let me put it this way. I watched the whole bunch of influences over the last couple of years. Various times to tell people to turn their antivirus off when updating something with DJ. I now if they're that stupid. I don't want them in the air ever. Or my country, both dji and the idjots

[@ChongMcBong]

thanks Bruce :)

[@MacVision3D]

Just watched the Redbull video and what an achievement and only proves what can be done with this technology , the only question i have is what was the thinking of the CAA to grant premition for this event as it was carried out with the use of Beyond Visual Line of Sight and what was the risk acessment for testing the fasted drone in the world acording to them.

[@kerrymillar4981]

The red bull drone is 2408 1900kv on 8s and 985kg confirmed. i think prop size is 5inch not confirmed

[@dingalarm]

Don't you actually mean 985g?

[@daviousmaximus6446]

@@dingalarmNo , it's made from depleted uranium with white dwarf star glue. The 1900kV refers to the fusion drives, and 8s is the time it takes to pass the moon.

[@Craig-m4e]

I've never had anything against American Motorcycle Association for 63 year's.

[@danzillatheterrible]

Thanks Bruce! I appreciate you!

[@PlayerSalt]

id like to know more about that red bull drone , i really liked the video of it chasing the car in the wet, i think it was the first video stuff like its spec's and like you say why analogue fpv, and like run time and can they hot swap power and stuff , just basics about the system , it was pretty impressive tech and we should see a fair bit more like it hopefully

[@ianleitch9960]

I believe that the 'other' balloon was what is known in the high altitude ballooning community as a Pico balloon, which can only be a max of 2m diameter in an direction, so the payload was likely inside. No package train.

[@soursham]

Great video

[@jnktechstuff4614]

Why you would issue a NOTAM (Notice To Air Mission now btw) is purely on the small, minuscule chance someone wants to land a helicopter or STOL plane there. You can land anywhere with your plane or helicopter you want to so long as you have permission from the land owner and can do so safely. I agree the stuff is stupid but that is why they do it. Its nothing more than a "hey there is some stuff happening over here so maybe avoid the are for training or something". I agree with the rest of the stuff but popping off on the fact they issue a NOTAM is nothing really tbh (from someone who issues NOTAMs on the regular).

[@xjet]

So it's only RC models/drones that don't have RID which pose a threat to helicopters? Remember, helicopter pilots won't have RID receivers, they won't be able to tell the difference betwen RID-enabled and non-RID-enabled models. Why would you need a NOTAM to fly without RID but not if you had RID?

[@jnktechstuff4614]

@@xjetIts not the fear of a single one or two but the fact it would be an event that has MANY MANY drones flying around. It seems they are treating FRIAs almost like a lesser TFR. As a pilot myself I would not want to fly anywhere around an TFRIA, in a small C172 doing training for example engine out procedures we regularly shoot down to the minimums of 500 feet. You can also as I said land anywhere really in an aircraft I get where you are coming from but a NOTAM doesn't mean anything. It's literally just a "heads up" for pilots. I see many people confusing the "500 foot" rule and there is some more nuance to the rule that most people don't want to did around Part 91 to look at.

[@ianleitch9960]

No threat to aviation because they fly well above airliners, even the Pico floaters. Up down flights greater than 35km and floaters at around 18 to 20km.

[@blockhead3654]

Have you covered the cardboard Kamikaze bomb drones.

[@Richard-C]

thanks for sharing 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@overbese]

Oh that intercontinental balloon? It's fine, not a concern.

[@Freebird_67]

Been telling everybody that eventually in the USA they will be banned but everyone keeps calling me a conspiracy theorist. Well here we are.

[@JDSchuitemaker]

Regarding the drones not being dangerous but the ammunition attached to it. I have seen many videos of these Ukrainian drones flying into objects and people. Of course the shells they use are blasting people in 2 uneven parts, but I blame the small bright fires you often see to the lipo battery that is attached to the drone.

[@koalatails5711]

That Utah balloon was making a pizza delivery to the local jail, so it’s exempt from all regulations.

[@PowerScissor]

I think the FAA is worried your toy drone might encounter a 737-MAX and inadvertently keep it in the air causing all passengers to survive. The FAA needs those 737-MAX to be able to crash properly with no interference from any 250g toys

[@cedhome7945]

Ah the land of the long white clouds ( or the update version new nanny land) 😄

[@kmpm]

Great content , but im missing links in the description that was mentioned.

[@julianhumphrey4843]

another great video

[@-meganeura]

It´s not only the size that matters, it´s what it can carry, like nobody heard about biological warfare.

[@ryanpalmer4952]

I appreciate the analogies in your videos.🤣

[@HoundDogMech]

If the world DEMAND goes skyhigh eventually the Supply will catch up Products will be Better and don't for a surplus is always CHEAPER.

[@BerndFelsche]

What's with the Aurora Australis behind you? Sick of tidying up the "office"? 😊

[@sector13studios]

So you want to chase a drone around an airport with a firetruck? Yeah that'll work..

[@blockhead3654]

Thanks

[@superspiegi7098]

I thought exact the same about the red bull drone....

[@jeffreyhall6345]

On the subject of bringing down drones I have seen several "auditor" videos where people are worried about drones falling on their property and causing damage or injury. Interesting that their solution is to threaten to shoot the drone down thus causing the outcome which they were worried about in the first place.

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

Great video Bruce

[@pplusbthrust]

Oh the magnificent fire hose solution. Finally. But once, I'll readily admit, while trying to get to my vehicle and forced down by a low ceiling caused by a local thunder-storm, I flew my Single Engine Land aircraft closer than 400ft above people.What else can I say? We all survived that time. But wait the Chinese saw me spank my dog for pooping in the house. Wow.

[@LoudandclearRC]

Hey Bruce, I don't mind if you shit on Canada either! Balloon's, UAP are not a threat but yeah, my dollar store foam scratch built is a huge danger to commercial aircraft.