"So-called" YouTuber Shamed!

#rcplane #drones #regulation #reaction
Greg from Pilot Institute put out a video about Remote ID and its effect on the hobby of flying drones and RC planes. This is my response. Enjoy and hopefully have a giggle.
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[@octaneaerialimagery]

So few people understand the threat of authority and excess governance and regulation :( Thank you Bruce for your voice of reason.

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

It's all for nothing as well. there won't be flying cars. There won't be drone delivery. They are taking the skys away from you for nothing.

[@edwill62]

YOu said it right...excessive Governance has to be stopped as a whole or this once Great nation will be totally lost, if it isn't already

[@alexandergrimsmo]

It's dual cause. Limit journalism (like footage from demonstrations, so they can headline 'hundreds' instead of the actual hundreds of thousands) Then it's the weaponization of weapons like in Syria. One is totalitarian madness, the other can to a degree be defended.

[@MysticalDragon73]

voice of reason? no hes bashing one of the msot respected names in the industry all to get views. bruce is a pos and should be ashamed.

[@martiny1804]

Good vid Bruce. Greg is just a Christmas tree. Any balls he has are purely decorative .

[@obtv6827]

😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@AKtoTok]

😅😂 oh man, too good.

[@FlyMIfYouGotM]

They are probably about the size of those little Holly berries and just as useful!

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

[@CentralPaRcFlyingDays]

I joined Pilot Institute for the 107 training and after watching how messy things were getting, I removed my account from the FAA and gave it up. Even had a gig for real-estate who offered to pay for my investment and provided a new Autel. Took the loss and walked. I have been a hobbyist for years, AMA Club Prez in the past. I have 2 local clubs I have been a member at, One was denied FRIA and the other was Granted FRIA. That hurts the hobby when the biggest club, at their current location 15 years without issues, is DENIED due to location.

[@mikebergman1817]

What an absolute shame man.. That's terrible.

[@David-yo5ws]

Out of control bureaucrats who are probably younger than 30 and know nothing about safety. There is probably just 1 person at the top that ruins it for 100's of thousands of recreational users. It is an absolute shame as Mike has said. I totally agree with him.

[@josephr450]

I don't live in the USA but what happens there affects many countries around the world as the local authorities seek to emulate the FAA's moves. I have been in the hobby for many years, building and flying Planes, Helicopters and most recently multirotor's or drones as they seem to be called. It is a real shame that many AMA members left it to their association to defend their rights and now we see what has happened by the lack of pushback from the members around the US. This is not only the situation in the US but also Australia where the hobby is fragmented as a hobby should be. We are not a big institution with the influence to show our politicians that they are killing the future of the aviation industry with their actions and over governance of a hobby that has acted safely for ten's or years. I hope that some how reason can prevail and we can all enjoy flying at our local park or field and just enjoy the hobby and pass on what we have learnt to our children.

[@CentralPaRcFlyingDays]

@@josephr450 I just found the FRIA list on the FAA site, there is 233 approved in the USA so far. Honestly, the amount of kids that have interest is being out side are becoming fewer on their own, now it will be harder to do it right, and farther to drive to get to a "approved" site... or become a un-knowing rule breaker and star on a news report.

[@tanker7757]

@@CentralPaRcFlyingDaysand all of them are under 1 organisation for some reason

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Bruce bringing facts to the forefront. Thanks Bruce!

[@edrone_]

Way to show all the holes in Greg's video Bruce! We need to stick together not point fingers however if your going to point fingers at least name them! 😅 Absolute gold here 😁🤟

[@vonSchwartzwolfe]

Registration is down because flyers that registered to start with are not renewing.👍

[@user-of2su2wv9f]

Thank you Bruce for the time taken producing and presenting in an articulate manner. I don't watch Pilot Institute for the reasons stated here. I dont want to run a business, I just want to fly. Whatever happened to building value in a product to coerce spending money on it. After seeing the little bit of Pilot Institute it's unclear what is offered by them but green screen cartoon, or if I would be interested at all. Is their presenter a salesman, or another interested in character assassination. If the later, Pilot Institute needs to get a mission statement reflecting business growth not politics. Lord knows we've all had it up to here (pointing to my man parts) with politics. Throwing my balsa creations into the air is what we're about.

[@frankbarajas]

Bruce, you cracked me up with the "testicular fortitude" comment. Of course, you nailed it, yet again.

[@cnyphotovideo]

I thought very much the same thing when I watched that video. Have the courage to name names.

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

Without this hobby, there would BE NO DELIVERY DRONES.

[@royyoung80]

Totally true and we must not forget those who have given us Ardupilot, Inav, Beatflight and other systems. The founding Flight controllers, the KK2 and other personal projects we base our aircraft and other models on today. All are/were developed and maintained by volunteers in open source. How many professional users are still using those systems or branches of these? What will be the consequence of ongoing development when hobby use if/is eventually squashed? long live open source and the volunteer developers! plus Bruce of course!!

[@northlandrider5396]

That's your idea of a recommendation? 🤣

[@jroar123]

Sorry about my long comment, I’m just ticked that all of this is happening to a hobby I was first introduced to in the mid 70’s. I’m 59 and I still build all the time. I just hate it when I hear kids these days call it an old man’s thing.

[@northerntierfpv8947]

Bruce, I clicked on this video, the Foil was hilarious! Points were very well made. Make sure when you fly the foil does not accidently get in the way of the camera! We must use foil safely!

[@royyoung80]

I feel that Greg is demonstrating arrogance personified. With unqualified innuendo the attempt to belittle others, portraying them as insignificant without the balls to name names is immature at best. I have read the FAA rules and am cognizant of the scope and penalties but I live in Australia, I keep a watching brief on CASA and the progress of the law here too. I feel Gerg is an example of those who are trying to terrorise us out of the air space we legally and historically use for their own greed. Don't give up the hobby because of bullies!

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"terrorise us out of the air space we legally and historically use" Who is WE? About that history: How much history is there on lithium battery powered model helicopters? Beyond 20 years ago model aircraft were pretty much confined to what are now called FRIA's. (AMA airfields for instance). Before 2016, you had to have an actual (expensive) pilot's license and COA just for 200 feet AGL flying.

[@mikebergman1817]

@@thomasmaughan4798 Not trying to sound rude, but I am curious what your point is? Honest question, though I know it sounds snarky:) I don't mean it that way.

[@robsycko]

What country was that I've been flying Model planes in school yards for fifty, yes.

[@jefefpv1695]

Agreed.

[@londenard]

@thomasmaughan4798 I agree, these people lack perspective. I remember buying a kit and building my first drone before you could buy one ready to fly. I purchased the Parrot AR Drone in 2013. When the first DJI Phantom came out, they maybe sold 10,000 in the US the first year. This have changed.

[@Juan_Reyes_308]

X Jet sir your a scholar and a gentleman, I enjoy your content very much, very informative and hobby oriented., I Respect your honest approach to a situation. Thank you... 👍

[@lamarw7757]

You're = You are

[@johnk8825]

I'm old and I misheard your initial mention of Greg and fell on the floor laughing. I thought you said, Greg of pious institute.

[@wulfffpv]

I love your blunt, honest style! Great video and done diplomatic as possible, I believe

[@thirty3fpv]

Ya know I’m a middle age guy and I like to think I’m pretty professional but as a primarily fpv enthusiast, I have to say that commercial sUAS camera drone people throw a lot of shade at FPV pilots. Besides the obvious outliers that we’ve all heard of - and clearly they’re a VERY small part of the community, all the FPV pilots I’ve met and flown with are extremely safety conscious. So, as a pilot who has been trying to break into the industrial sUAS side of things all I have encountered is condescending camera drone operators who have no problem personifying their elitism. Not sure why this is the standard but it sure seems to be. Great video! This guy Greg looks like he’s a lot fun at parties.

[@MattysRCWorld]

Thats not neccessarily true...I have been flying camera drones for 6 years now...but for the past 2, I have been flying fpv, NONSTOP lol....not all pilots think like that..theres always gonna be those that think they are better then others, there will always be that "divide" in the hobby., but as a pilot, 107 pilot, that flys both, I dont like the divide in the community...And yes, I fly fpv WAY more then I fly my camera drones lol.....ANd this video here, is not justification of who Greg is as a human being and as a drone community supporter...Just an opinion

[@fredschneider5352]

I didn't even know there was a difference 😂😂😂

[@CaseyDrones]

​@@MattysRCWorldi totally agree all this is going to do is divide the community

[@Starchface]

Certain personality types need to continually remind you that they have this thing that you don't, and it makes them better than you. Whether that's relevant to the matter at hand is irrelevant! They are superior and they will take every opportunity to remind you of that. Not everyone is that way of course. It's a psychology thing.

[@MysteryD]

"Be a man" Some adult males just cannot do that, Bruce. Welcome to the future.

[@HollywoodFPV]

You “Nailed” it! Lol 😂 Greg was wrong for saying that about any other country, don’t let it get to you buddy. We love your channel X! 💪😁💪

[@lucoha]

Greg does not even discuss the FAA's unreasonable rule for RID on fixed wing and RC helicopters, almost always flown recreationally and within a fairly close range, which does not exceed VLOS!

[@bigdaddyjuicerfpv2033]

Poor Greg deleted all my comments on that video. Kid didn't like being schooled. Why delete them Greg? What are you afraid of?

[@theaerialauditor-pu2kg]

I read those!!!!! Epic!!!!

[@undercoverfaadude8760]

You exposed Vic Moss as a sham. That's why Gregg deleted your comments.

[@neilgrayson5143]

Greg nuked my comment too just for agreeing with you! He didnt like that you knew more than he did.

[@xjet]

I dislike when comments are removed by *anyone* for any reason other than them being illegal (defamatory, profane, etc). Many people put comments on my videos that I don't agree with or which are highly critical of me but I believe in the purity of free speech so I welcome those comments and believe everyone has a right to their opinion.

[@theaerialauditor-pu2kg]

Greg is posting on that video that he never deleted your posts. he's not even man enough to be honest about that. who would spend their money with these guys?

[@eddiehenrard5251]

Maybe as English is apparently Greg’s 2nd language, he misunderstands it?😂

[@brisketbaron]

It’s getting spicy. The little runt picked on the wrong old man.😂 I wonder what his motivation was?

[@rrittenhouse]

To create a further divide in the community apparently.

[@Markevans36301]

Money

[@twasb2000]

We are just reviving active membership of our club after the effects of lockdown and spent a couple of hours yesterday trying to do the paperwork for the club and the members to get the basic requirements to fly. Not only does it contribute nothing to the safety of the activity but non of the web sites work properly and there is no joined up thinking in the rules. The hobby is very much under threat.

[@pixusphotographic]

I think the reason Greg doesn't name and shame people is because it could harm his channel as far as dislikes and comments and people unsubscribing etc. This is why a lot of well known KZbinrs refuse to comment or give their views. Im into my 4th year as a drone operator and not killed anyone yet. The only time I crashed was while landing. I turned off the obstacle avoidance so I could bring the drone closer to me and it hit me in the balls. NEVER SWITCH OFF TESTICLE AVOIDANCE.. Keep up the great work Bruce.

[@kernowradio]

Lol 😂

[@borgonianevolution]

Or just dont be like every other DJI /camera drone operator flying with yer dick in yer hand. Keep yer junk in yer pants and you wont be able to crash into it. You cant fly using that stick anyways.

[@martianvideo]

Are you childless because of a drone?

[@StacemanFPV]

Haven't even watched yet but I know it'll be great... Those pilot institute commercials drive me nuts

[@webreakforsquirrel4201]

Greg is doing a little bit of gatekeeping and money shaming of less fortunate countries not blessed by the FAA's grandiose regulations.

[@100SteveB]

Yep, don't beat about the bush, if your referring to a person, at least have the decency to name that person or persons. I can think of at least 4 or 5 youtuber's (so called apparently), that have talked about the possibilities of bad actors spoofing RID simply to cause chaos and disruption to the public, so it's not clear who he is referring to. But your spot on about all of these regulations causing a decline in the hobby. Three or four years ago I was always building something, or out flying either one of my planes or one of my drones. It was fun, it was carefree, just so long as i was being sensible i had nothing to worry about. Just good old carefree fun. Now you have to register, take tests, put numbers on all your craft, and now, if your in the US, you have to fit RID. Then, according to the guy in the video you can carry on flying, feeling optimistic that your not going to get an angry karen beating you over the head because she spotted your drone on her app. And believe me, an angry Karen may be the least of your worries when it comes to people using the app to identify where your standing. I am in the UK, so no RID for us (yet), but for the last year my planes have remained hanging from the ceiling, my drones are sitting on the side. The carefree part that I enjoyed so much just does not seem so carefree any more. And of course all the bad press adds to that feeling of not being carefree. A few years ago you could fly your plane or multi-rotor and people would be positive about it, they would show a positive interest. Nowadays your more likely to get someone demanding to know what your doing, and asking how dare you fly that thing around here. The public have been brainwashed into believing your more than likely either up to no good, or your flying in a place your not meant to - regardless of what the laws or by-laws might say.

[@David-yo5ws]

My brain started to think of a story related to an airline, from something in your 'overall' description and about angry Karen. The story was that the airline hired an investigator to try and find the source of dis-satisfied clients and boost falling bookings. The investigator got passengers to fill out feed-back forms. He then 'fixed' all their complaints: overhead locker doors that squeaked during flight or did not shut properly, uncomfortable seats, dull coloured furnishings. Food portions too small etc. The result was still falling bookings and still unhappy passengers. The airline hired another investigator. He got flash uniforms for the air hostess's, trained them to smile and speak nice encouraging sentences, to regularly attend to the passengers, engage in light talk, be friendly and polite no matter what the passenger was like. The bookings went up and the airline recovered. So I think the 'world' is in an unhappy state. We don't like what is happening. There has been so much disruption to our daily lives and so much disruption with the USA, (that has a flow on effect to the rest of the world) and no sign of future stability. I think the angry Ken and Karen's are just a symptom of the times we are experiencing now. When the 'tide turns' and people get happier and feel safer, you could probably hover a drone over an ex Ken/Karen's head while they sunbathed and they would applaud the cooling of the 'fans' and shading of the sun on their face and love the attention. (Gross exaggeration of course) But you get the idea. We just have to identify the 'itch' and treat it as necessary. It's alright to be down. It's not alright to inflict that on to another human being. Hope you liked my feedback as much as I enjoyed yours.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"The carefree part that I enjoyed so much just does not seem so carefree any more" For me, carefree lasted about a month. I started worrying about helicopters, airplanes and other drones. I worried about the drone falling straight down and hitting someone. One day I was out seemingly in the middle of nowhere contemplating flying my drone, when along the valley came two military fighter jets at nearly the speed of sound and perhaps 100 meters above ground; sort of like your situation at Mach Loop in Wales. "your flying in a place your not meant to" Not just drones. I am also a photographer and my camera draws rather a lot of attention. This is even more of a problem in UK as you doubtless know. So I don't fly for FUN because it mostly isn't. That's a deep regret since most of my life I dreamed of flying; but of course, such dreams do not include other people, other aircraft, other dangers. I admire and salute the guys for whom it is still fun.

[@raminatorrammer]

Always putting things into logical perspective. 👌 Big respect from Canada 🇨🇦

[@markmiranda2881]

Divide and conquer; it's the driving force that's destroying our ability to fly for fun. Unfortunately, the commercial drone alliance would be happy to see rec pilots go away.

[@boccatxrx5023]

Bruce, you are the man brother. I appreciate your testicular fortitude, keep up your brilliant work🍻👍🏼

[@felixrodriguez6256]

Ken Heron put a video out about aluminum foil, that's that reference, but the other reference is obviously YOU!!!😂😂😂 As always, well put Bruce. Thanks.

[@airadaimagery692]

I don’t watch any of his videos, I’ve used other sources for similar content and knowledge. But thank you for sharing!

[@danny_cunningham]

"You let yourself down" I would have to sit for a while hearing that

[@smilingbudarc3112]

I started the hobby three years ago. I will be out there flying just to spite those Bullies. After my fist year I started flying quarter scale gas that is when I found out. I live in Canada there must be some new international law that says anyone with any talent has to be scolded. Thank you for the excellent job you really do inspirer a lot of people with your channel.

[@alanhilder1883]

Risk management uses "The hazard" and "The probability". If the hazard is a very high, it doesn't matter if it is a low probability, it is a high risk. The risk assessment on what is claimed these laws are for is Very low hazard and very low probability, somewhere below getting out of bed in the morning. Unfortunately if he named them he will be sued for, is it libel, as they are saying that these laws are what the terrorists want.

[@FPV420.]

The whole regulation thing is like breaking something that worked well just to get taxpayer money for fixing it. The worst is those who are supposed to fix the situation have no clue how to do it.

[@sunriseshell]

I love you both! We need input both from sides; the (do the right thing within the confines of the rules) types, and the (fight the power) types. We don't fight, this won't change. BUT in the meantime many (especially I suspect, those of us with remote pilot certificates) will choose to color within the lines while supporting the others who fight. And I believe Greg is using "so called" as an alternate definition which means "as it is named" or "as it's commonly referred to". So in this context a person who posts on KZbin is a "so called KZbinr". It's NOT a pejorative. It's proper English but increasingly becoming an obscure use. I have been dinged for this usage before in a paper I've wrote and had to correct the professors. Greg has a great team with detailed knowledge of the law. He's an educator first and foremost. I trust his advice and I believe he is looking out for us and the hobby.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"So in this context a person who posts on KZbin is a "so called KZbinr". " Agreed. Absent a Real Definition, what exactly is a "KZbinr"? "so called" acknowledges the existence of a word used by some people but might not have a meaningful definition.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"I trust his advice and I believe he is looking out for us and the hobby." He is looking out for Remote Pilots, specifically. Anarchists might occasionally fly under that banner but not very often.

[@sunriseshell]

@@thomasmaughan4798 Anarchists almost by definition look out for themselves, skew towards extremism, and historically rarely bring about the change they seek. Civil disobedience in tandem with legal challenges have been proven to bring about real and lasting change.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

@@sunriseshell "Civil disobedience in tandem with legal challenges have been proven to bring about real and laying change." Agreed. Courts cannot change a law unless a case is brought before the court, and that means someone must violate the law to trigger the case so that a court can review it. That is reasonable strategy when a good chance exists that the law to be challenged is unconstitutional. On the other hand, being the disobedient public during prohibition was risky and maybe not effective when the change to be made is legislative rather than judicial, as is probably the case with drone flying. The powerful interest that wants complete dominance of low altitude airspace is Amazon and drone flyers are the easy scapegoat without much legislative presence. This is where being seen as "responsible" Part 107 certified remote pilot has more clout in Congress. Not a lot, but certainly more (IMO) than a FPV anarchist.

[@sunriseshell]

@@thomasmaughan4798 Well said. From what I've seen so far well publicized Anarchist hobbyists haven't done anything other than to help to hasten restrictive rules e.g. NURK+train, and that guy in Vegas flying over the passenger plane.

[@northstar6888]

As far as Remote ID No Sir. I fly safe and at my age I'm pretty damn good still.

[@NorthernKitty]

I thought his video was rather condescending as well, but I just chalked it up to him being French. 😄

[@stuweFPV]

You just ROCK Bruce!

[@fpvpilot7713]

If they don't respect you they lose any business they might have gotten from me. I like this channel because I get the truth here.

[@ChongMcBong]

good stuff, cheers Bruce :)

[@henningj8679]

You are right, as usual!

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

I saw that video and that guy is nothing but a Karen on steroids for the FAA and making his channel all about the rules and guidelines of flying a little drone. Come to think about it I don’t recall ever seeing him flying a drone or any UAV Mickey dose not do anything differently than 99.9 percent of drone pilots around the world. I Purchase a drone from you and you tell me that it can fly 15 kilometers away from me then you better believe I am going to try it. Because that’s most likely the reason I spend a thousand dollars on the drone in the first place. My definition of VLOS is anything that I can see with my eyes. I can see the moon. So make me a drone that will reach the moon and ill land on it all the while staying right in my visual line of sight 😂

[@hanelyp1]

You can see the moon with your eyes. But how far can you see the drone?

[@Truth12345]

@@hanelyp1 Just put a third person camera on the drone

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

@@hanelyp1As long as the drone is in your Visual line of sight.

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

@@hanelyp1how far can you see with binoculars or a telescope? There is no rule saying that you can enhance your vision written anywhere. A good telescope can increase your vision by 5 miles or more.

[@sUASNews]

DJI is paying look for the Drone Advocacy Alliance

[@Bellairvideo]

Well said! Ps are those up & coming NZ summer heat reflecting hats available for sale on your site Bruce⁉️😂

[@alacazaba]

One issue I have with PI is their involvement in the "Drone Advocacy Alliance" - a lobby group in the US sponsored/paid for by DJI to advocate for favorable legislation in the US exclusively for drones made in the People's Republic of China. It's a politically questionable move, and I fear it might be tinged with some less than robust business practices. I hope this is not the case, but I have a suspicion. I know DJI offers incentives like free equipment, equipment discounts, advantageous inside product information, and product promotions to industry leaders/influencers who promote/support DJI. It's not that much different from your typical KZbin influencer being recruited to promote a manufacturer (often Chinese from PRC) in exchange for free products and cash prizes. When DJI made a significant entry into the US market, they provided free drones to numerous public safety organizations to gain favor and friends, for example. At least be honest, Greg, and rename the DAA to "Drones/DJI Drones Made in the People's Republic of China Advocacy Alliance." Additionally, clarify whether DJI or anyone else in the DAA receives anything that could be considered personally or professionally preferential. Greg's technical videos are of high quality, and the classes are quite good as well, however. It seems he might not be up to speed concerning broader political issues, unfortunately.

[@sUASNews]

Spot on he's in DJI's pocket

[@alacazaba]

@@sUASNewslet's hope I'm wrong and my suspicions are completely without merit. PI generally does provide excellent content, and the company is a big plus to the commerical drone industry. I can deal with a company that has its favorite partner or go to but they need to be a little more clear about it. On top of this, politics is a skill unto itself. The typical business skills including self promotion and behind the scene loyalties can work against one in politics, many businessmen think they'll have a knack for political leadership and insight but it's often a far different outcome. And a danger in the DAA is that the big firms out of China are bound up so tightly with the government and military (not like in the West where they can tell em to take a flying leap), working or advocating for a big Chinese company can essentially lead one to the doing the bidding of the political powerful in China.

[@satilliteaerialview5337]

Bruce, I am glad you responded. When I watched it I could not believe the garbage he was putting out so I did not watch it further (just can't be bothered with misleading people who haven't got the backbone to back their claims and provide names).

[@ror-ys3qp]

Just like DronesOn here in Canada...all about the money.

[@ashleyarundel3134]

Legend! 👊

[@vancouverfpv986]

Greg seems really WEF'y. Well done Bruce.

[@pdtech4524]

I'm here for the tin foil tutorial video on how much tin foil to wrap around my RID module to 'enhance' it's output? Any advice on what brand is the thickest, shiny side inward or on the outside?🤔😳 Edit - oh forgot to mention, it's not for me, just asking for a 'friend' 🤫

[@David-yo5ws]

once, I was foiled. But then I became aluminated 🤣

[@thomasmaughan4798]

Shiny side inward to reflect the signals back inside.

[@ctrcflyin2011]

Thanks for you do Bruce. I also am one of those youtubers.

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

Keep up the good work. Love from Canada 🇨🇦 Bruce as always Very Well Said. :-)

[@EricMilewski]

The hobby IS dying, and I'm one of the ones who quit because of the regulations

[@petrokemikal]

Yeah thats the attitude.. !!

[@WestVirginiasBigred271]

No don’t quit just keep flying like you normally do. Nothing is changing. Believe that.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, The hobby is dying Because For 30 years Children have exercised their Flight Fantasies In Bedrooms using Flight Simulators on Computers.... The Aeromodellers who grew up building their Flight Fantasies in Balsa and Tissue, Spruce & Silk, with Compression-ignition & then Glowplug motors if Rubber Bands were not sufficiently Demanding...; They-all took to Foamies and HUGE (easy for old Buggars to see...) fully-finished "Arrives Ready To Fly" models..., on which to splash their cash While trying to "connect" with their Grandchildren. Then they wallowed in FPV... And then the Global Financial Collapse Cleaned out their Stuporannuation Funds, CoViD-19 happened... And Now... Lots of those Old Aeromuddlers are Dead, Broke, or Dead Broke... And the Computerised Bedroom Pilot Simulator Brigade are all crouched in the gloom, pretending to fly Airliners and Space Shuttles and Bell X-1 or X-15 Rocketplanes in Dogfights against Sopwith Camels and Ilyushin Stormoviks during the Prattle of Britain...; All Waiting for their Power-Grid to go dark forever when... Not "if", but WHEN Global Warming kills the International Trading EcoGnomie by rendering Broadacre AggroKulture (The Death Cult of Harvest Everything-ism...!) totally and utterly Unprofitable, thus Uninsureable, & therefore Un-Financeable... And, with ALL of that going on..., You want to Argue about whatfor howcome and whyitbeso that Everybody who extrapolated themselves a hypothetically prosperous and long Career based on Peddling, and playing with, Radio Controlled Toy Aircraft fitted with First Person Video Systems..., Is currently facing Financial failure through falling demand for What they Hoped To be able to Sell at profit. Welcome to the Anthropocene. 8 Billion Fuckwits, competing to feed the Biosphere to their EcoGnomie in furiously relentless Pursuit of Profit....; Have already Killed off your Entire Busyness Plan. "Whoppsie !" Apparently. Such is life. Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@donadams8345]

@@WarblesOnALot Sorry, you got it wrong. It's dying because of big money.

[@WarblesOnALot]

@@donadams8345 G'day, Nope. Lack of interest from the people too happily computerised for them to be interested in flying any actual thing in the Sky....; PLUS Governmental response to the Professional Paranoiacs employed in the (In)Sekurititty "Industry"...; all reacting to the 2011 vintage phenomenon of a Petulant Emu, living in exile in Kiwiland, who CHOSE to go Viral on KZbin with his Pulse-Jet powered NAZE-Chip Autopiloted GPS-guided 250 MPH 250 mile range CRUISE MISSILE 15 ft long, which the Silly Attention-seeking Fool cobbled up and tinkered together in his Garden Shed in Tokaroa... Thereby Frightening EVERY Secret Squirrel Brigade on Earth to commence attempting to "Protect" the Nature of their Percieved "Reality" from the Bruce Wilson Induced FEAR OF WEAPONISED OFF-THE-SHELF HOBBY-GRADE R/C TOY AIRCRAFT. Good JOB, That Expat. Emu...; How very Very VERY "Clever"... How many HUMANS have Bin-killed - maimed In Ukraine...; by "Hobby-Grade" "Drones" which have Bin-Weaponised..., By Followers of Bruce's Backyard Hobby grade Vergeltungswaffe-1 Buzz(kill) Bomb & Doodlebug...? Just(ifiably ?) wonderin'. And, so, now, we all wait with 'bated breath, wondering quite where, and into what style of a Quagmire old Bruce of the Wilson Tribe will lead his Devotees and Disciples and Accolytes into, Next...? And, meanwhile..., Anthropogenic Global Warming ; Is STILL WINNING. Bigtime...! Such is life, Have a good one.... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@MCsCreations]

I don't know, Bruce, but I think some people are thinking it's going to be a way to make money. The how I have no idea... But that what it looks like. Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Richard-C]

great video Bruce,i enjoy all your videos thanks for taking the time and effort to keep the hobby alive 👏👏👏👍👍👍👌

[@jamesturncliff5960]

From time to time you mention that you have patreons. And you thank them and mention if people want to join you can't. I seen other KZbinrs that are basically begging for patreon support. Keep up the good work ubu have fun stay safe. PS say hi to Ron next time you see him for me thank you

[@DadsRCHangar]

Why I like your channel Bruce, Facts! No Bull.

[@dronebuzz]

Always entertaining Bruce! Keep it "raw and real!" Much gratitude from the pacific northwest! ;-) T

[@Xplicit_fpv]

The voice of reason!! Thaaank u!

[@james_860]

Bruce ,I use to be a subscriber to Pilots Institute for updated drone information. If you listen to Greg for any length of time you would know why I am not subscribed anymore. Let’s just say some apples are brighter than others. Sorry I can’t bring myself to watch the video.

[@net69flix]

Spot on, love your videos Bruce, keep up the good work!

[@honeybeedrones5510]

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all

[@brianhough6564]

Well said Bruce! I know what KZbin I’ll be watching (it’s down under) not the one west of the U.K. keep up the good work big fella! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

Remote ID module can be made for about 20 cents a piece. The same method of WiFi spoofing or flooding could be used. Pepper a bunch of cheap RiD modules around where you want to cause problems. Not one drone but 100 signals. Take them hours to find them all. The hobby is dying and so goes the new pilots and aviators.

[@stevegreen2432]

Five years ago we walk into a hobby shop and have a choice of drone (quadcopter) and a choice of helicopter off the shelf at most. Not now. Most shops do not stock quads or hellis, and many do stock transmitters or other rc gear. I don't fly as often a I used to. I agree, stupid Laws are killing the hobby. Problem is that some stupid people are giving the government the excuse for the stupid laws. If you invent enough laws, everyone becomes a criminal!!

[@reworkfpv7359]

I hope Mr. Greg will remember a recreational drone pilot don't need him around any how😜

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"I hope Mr. Greg will remember a recreational drone pilot don't need him around any how" That is correct. You are not his market audience.

[@Mekanikern]

Thanx for the video Bruce.

[@davidreilly9102]

Another great vid. Thanks Bruce

[@finnybflyin]

@xjet Hi Bruce. Leave it to THE MAN down under to keep us on top of the issues that matter! Thank you brother.

[@obtv6827]

I saw his video and thought to myself "TOOL!".

[@gmivisualsjason3729]

Interesting video Bruce ........... After pushing for the community to flood youtube with Remote ID videos when are you taking the next step you spoke of?

[@xjet]

Stay tuned... there should be an announcement shortly (once the heat-waves break probably) -- news cycle and all that.

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

Pretty much done being active in this hobby because of all of this.

[@michaelmatthews6421]

Remote ID is going to be accepted in companies that sell licenses to try to avoid losses, makes sense. Panic videos cause they are losing money

[@PilotPete-662]

Keep the good boring work, Bruce! Excellent.

[@AndyRRR0791]

Nice work, Bruce. You should do a collab with Greg like so-called KZbinrs do - you know, for the clicks and giggles

[@chippy3350]

That prop spinner is coming along nicely Bruce…..😀😀😀😀😀

[@billf7912]

If you're going to commit a complicated crime you might as well commit a simple one.....I'm pretty sure we all understand

[@madhtrr]

Overregulation of everything these days seems to be the latest craze. People need to start paying attention before there's a freakin hall monitor on every sidewalk, in every cockpit, in every wheelhouse, and in every vehicle. Just say no to 1984.

[@Stambo59]

The Sarcasm is strong in this one Obi-Wan Kenobe. 🙂

[@felixruiz2838]

Again great video. He is in it for the money !!

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"He is in it for the money!!" Of course. He runs a business. Why does this seem to surprise you?

[@Janwillemification]

legend indeed!

[@funkynerd_com]

God I hate commercial drone pilots. They're the guys trying to make a quick buck, and most don't even learn how to fly properly. The irony is the reason remote id is a thing and the hobby is dying is because of them.

[@hanelyp1]

So you're saying that the field is filled with professionals (making a profit by the activity) who aren't professional (doing the job with due skill and care).

[@funkynerd_com]

@@hanelyp1 Being a professional has nothing to do with skill. It simply means getting paid. Due skill and care is a myth. As long as you can tell the GPS drone where to go without hitting people, you can be a professional.

[@yngndrw.]

@@hanelyp1 So-called professionals? 😶

[@garrettkensler451]

Xjet carries on the true spirit of punk rock in this hobby.

[@tombusby2333]

I have never like Greg due is slam on flyers and scaring them thru his open doors to drain their wallets....and his video just cinfirmed all i have thought of him.

[@SoCal_FPV]

Ignorance is bliss ! Thanks Greg 👏🏻

[@-meganeura]

Who tf is Greg the ballless man?

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"Who tf is Greg the ballless man?" It appears to be the face of Pilot Institute in Arizona. Among other things, instruction for taking the Part 107 certification test.

[@bentravis99]

Great video, thank you

[@Siamect]

Good job Bruce 👍

[@whitney3383]

Good job Bruce. I've been watching your channel for quite some time oh, I would say watching your channel for over six years now. I enjoyed your comments and your thoughts. Keep up the good work. Define your channel very enjoyable

[@nevets1976]

Thanks

[@xjet]

Appreciated!

[@jeffswope1511]

That’s a very popular hat these days lol

[@Neily-Squilly-TV]

Be careful we all know the truth hurts, 😂 👏

[@chrisstreeter71]

well done Bruce.👌👍

[@jerseydronerschannel4328]

I’ve met many like him who have “drank the kool-aid.” All he cares about is his business ,and “the industry” , him and others like him do not care about “the Hobbyiest” they look down on the Hobbyiest. Funny how manned aircraft pilots mostly fly for recreation, but when drones are flown recreationally they are minimized at best.. criminalized more like it..

[@codemaster442]

I'm what would be called a so-called youtuber. I have to have a channel in order to leave comments. KZbin won't let you comment otherwise. Solution would be to have an ADSB radio small and light enough(and cheap enough) to fit on our model aircraft. Call the tower, clear your flight, problem solved. Smalest one would fit on my skyhunter, but it is about $2500.

[@suzysheer66]

Can we get Xjet branded tin foil merch ?

[@slembcke]

Hrm. So I don't really have any actionable advice, but there has been a lot of us-vs-them going around in a lot of people's videos. It feels like the hobby is shaking itself to bits. :(

[@ardufpv4373]

Bruce, you have a patreon which is your way of giving your audience the choice to support you if they like the work you do, but he MONETIZES his YT videos 😄